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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -60032 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dropped down the weights after a below-par winter in Bahrain and he's returned to British racing in much better form, going close in a 14-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) three weeks ago; remains well treated on last year's best efforts and he could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-2231 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with three fine runs in defeat (two over C&D and two behind subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair) and he deservedly return to winning ways in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good) three weeks ago; he's up 5lb to a career-high mark but this thriving 5yo has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

7th

4

(16)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Jm Jungle

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.

25/1

5th

4

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won a handicap at this meeting in 2023 and he won this race last year (good to soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he hasn't been at the very top of his game this year but there have been encouraging signs on his last two starts and he could play a leading role back at Glorious Goodwood.

10/1

Form: 40-521 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month on second stable start and then won there (5f, good to firm) last Saturday; up another 6lb today and may have benefited from racing against the rail last time but she did it readily and is unexposed at this trip; could play another leading role.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Azure Angel

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 005-77 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Below par in seventh in Group 3/Listed races on his two outings this season; however, he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he won the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good) last May; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Seven Questions

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Came from rear to win at Goodwood (5f, good; cheekpieces removed) in May and is now 1lb lower but has barely beaten a rival in three runs since; the cheekpieces are now back on; leap of faith required to support him.

20/1

21th

19

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Seven Questions

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Well beaten in the last two editions of the Stewards' Cup here but won from off the pace over C&D in May, leading on the line under a Jamie Spencer masterclass; barely sighted in his two subsequent runs (soft/AW; ridden more prominently) but, back in this scenario with a strong pace guaranteed, he could easily be a factor if reverting to patient tactics.

10/1

Form: -41211 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Four wins last season and this front-runner has three already this term, including at Windsor on his last two starts (5f, good to firm/good); further improvement is needed if he's to defy his latest rise of 4lb but he keeps progressing and can make another bold bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Regal Envoy

10st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Has added to his impressive tally with two further 5f wins this season but recent defeats suggest he's gone off the boil somewhat; dropped 2lb since last run but may need some more assistance from the handicapper.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Regal Envoy

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Has added to his impressive tally with two further 5f wins this season but recent defeats suggest others might be on kinder marks.

50/1

8th

10

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Regal Envoy

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

The winner of 14 of his 48 starts, including two 5f handicaps this season; dropped away when seventh to King Of Light over 6f at Windsor 12 days ago; others look better handicapped.

16/1

Form: 46-057 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was a close fourth of 22 to Jm Jungle here (5.4f, good to firm) last August and is now 2lb lower; not written off but he hasn't been at his very best on his three outings this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Democracy Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Free-going front-runner; no longer the force of old but ran big race when fourth of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last week; 1lb lower here and could be hard to catch if in similar form again.

13/8

4th

5

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner; 3lb lower than for his runaway win at Haydock last September (5f, good) but hasn't got a lot going in his last four races and was tailed off in Epsom's Dash, in which he was second in 2024; others preferred.

25/1

12/1

Form: 34-910 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has a very healthy 5-15 strike-rate, the latest win coming at Ripon (5f, good) in April; merely mid-division behind Habooba over this C&D four weeks ago but has had wind surgery since and is not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

9th

12

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year and a return to turf and first-time blinkers failed to spark a revival at Beverley in April; absent since (has had wind surgery for a second time).

16/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

Non-runners

Habooba, King Of Stars

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £15.79
Tricast £40.29
Trifecta £58.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Habooba

Telegraph:

Azure Angel

The Times:

Squealer

TOPSPEED:

Jm Jungle

POSTDATA:

Democracy Dilemma

RP RATINGS:

Habooba

NEWMARKET:

Habooba

The Guardian:

Habooba

Daily Mail:

Habooba

Daily Record:

Habooba

D Express:

Azure Angel

Daily Mirror:

Azure Angel

The Star:

Squealer

The Sun:

Jm Jungle