A cracking finale can go to KILLER COLLECT who showed much improved form on his latest run. Gaassid may have to play second fiddle to the selection once more, while Mendelssohn Bay can't be ignored on reappearance.
Killer Collect
Gaassid
Mendelssohn Bay
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Mendelssohn Bay
J: Pat CosgraveT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 1-414
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
258
Verdict
Useful gelding. Won UAE 2000 Guineas at this course earlier in the year. Creditable 7¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Forever Young in UAE Derby over C&D (17/2). Off 8 months. Will need to be fully tuned up but expected to be bang there.
2. Killer Collect
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 31-211
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful colt. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner minor event at this course (8f, 9/4) 21 days ago by ¾ length from Gaassid. Choice of O'Shea and looks the one to beat.
3. Gaassid
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
F: 2-12
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful colt. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Jebel Ali in November. ¾-length second of 7 to Killer Collect in minor event (5/4) at this course (8f) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Remains open to progress.
4. Guns And Glory
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 43186
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful gelding. C&D winner. 8/1, 24¾ lengths sixth of 7 to Killer Collect in minor event at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Has work to do.
5. Tokyo Tower
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 0-27581
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fairly useful colt. Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner minor event at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 34 days ago. Uphill task.