ROMANTIC STYLE was turned over at cramped odds here a fortnight ago, but she was patently unsuited by how the race developed and is well worth another chance. Torivega and Echo Point head the dangers.
Romantic Style
Torivega
Echo Point
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
11. Romantic Style
J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
F: 711/140-2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful filly. Respectable 5 lengths second of 5 to Choisya in Cape Verdi (2/7) at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Down in trip. Has a big chance on pick of form.
10. Torivega
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
F: 0432361-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Useful gelding. Latest win at Jebel Ali in December. Turned over at short odds in minor event at Jebel Ali (5f) 13 days ago but respected on the pick of his efforts.
5. Emaraaty Ana
J: Adrie de VriesT: Jamie Osborne
F: 178532-05
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Has yet to prove he retains all his ability, finishing only fifth of 10 in Blue Point Sprint at this course (5f, good) 7 days ago, never nearer.
9. Rasas
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 7631435-1
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Produced a career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago, slowly away. Needs more back at listed level, though.
4. Echo Point
J: Silvestre De SousaT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 8036515-1
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Back on the up when winning 15-runner handicap (7/1) at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago. Warrants respect.
3. Billy Webster
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 1557811-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Recorded a couple of handicap wins at Jebel Ali before the turn of the year and again ran respectably when 2½ lengths sixth of 13 to reopposing Rasas in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago.
2. Batwan
J: Ben Martin CoenT: N. Caullery, France
F: 4245008-7
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022 but not discredited when 3½ lengths seventh of 13 to Rasas in handicap (22/1) at this C&D (good) 28 days ago, never nearer. This is a big ask, though.
6. Haasim
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 333222-31
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful gelding. Career best when winning 15-runner minor event at this C&D (good, 4/1) 14 days ago. Worth a shot at this level.
7. Miqyaas
J: Jules MobianT: R. Bouresly, Kuwait
F: 12007/9-00
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Smart at best but looks a shadow of his former self, finishing last of 10 in Blue Point Sprint at this course (5f, good, 80/1) 7 days ago. Easily passed over.
1. Abshrek
J: Carlos HenriqueT: R. Bouresly, Kuwait
F: 013/
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
694
Verdict
C&D winner. Third of 14 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good). Off 23 months. Can only be watched.
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8. Raaeb
J: Jim CrowleyT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 72428/05-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Smart performer at best but has been soundly beaten both starts this year.