January 06 / 17.30 Meydan

17.30

Good

Ertijaal Dubai Dash (Listed Race) (Turf)

  • Prize money: £44444.44
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Ertijaal Dubai Dash (Listed Race) (Turf)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

7/2 (Won)

Form: 21947- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Headstrong; second to Man Of Promise in 6f Listed race here on last year's reappearance (conceding 3lb; took keen hold), before winning C&D Group 2; ran with credit back in Britain afterwards; likely thereabouts again.
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4th

6

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Lazuli

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

chased leaders, evry chance 1 1/2f out, ran on same pace final furlong

7/2

1st

1

(12)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Lazuli

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

mid-division, smooth progress 2f out, led 110yds out, ran on well

7/2

7th

7

(3)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Lazuli

10st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong

18/1

Form: 11386- C BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins here including on reappearance for the last two years, and high-class performance taking Group 3 in March; was seemingly helped by near-side track position from gate 15 for that latest win, but now he's in 16; not so good back in Europe and still has to prove himself over 5f, but comes into this suitably fresh and William Buick prefers him to Lazuli.
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12th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Man Of Promise

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

never better than mid-division

11/4

2nd

1

(14)

27th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

Man Of Promise

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

tracked leaders, led 1f out, ran on but headed near finish

9/4

2nd

3

(16)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Man Of Promise

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

tracked leaders, every chance 1f out, ran on well

3/1

Form: 05074- D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
The pick of his form came when winning 5f Group 3 in France last May, but overall balance of his profile suggests others are more likely.
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6th

3

(5)

4th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Ponntos

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Miroslav Nieslanik

soon led, headed over 2f out

33/1

7th

6

(1)

4th Mar 2023

Fast

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Ponntos

9st 5lb

J: Antonio Fresu

T: Miroslav Nieslanik

soon led, headed and weakened final 2f

12/1

10th

10

(11)

10th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Ponntos

9st 0lb

J: Antonio Fresu

T: Miroslav Nieslanik

broke awkwardly, tracked leaders until weakened final 1 1/2f

7/1

Form: 37934- D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Four smart placed runs from five starts here, including second to Lazuli in 5f Group 2 last February; however, hasn't won since he was a 2yo and a visor is now tried in a bid to get more from him.
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11th

2

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Acklam Express

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Hasn't won since his 2yo days; twice placed in Group 1 races since but seems to be on the downgrade this season and difficult to recommend despite a plunging mark.

20/1

10th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, midfield

20/1

10/1

Form: 12878- D

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won 5f Sandown Group 3 in the summer, close second to Khaadem in Goodwood Group 2 next time; unplaced in three Group 1s afterwards, but his best form puts him in the mix.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Raasel

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Tough sprinter who looks better than ever this season; cracking effort to win a Haydock handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago and he bumped into a rapid improver at Doncaster on Saturday; effective on very soft ground and should make another bold bid.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Raasel

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Solid form in Group races this year, notably his Goodwood third, and better than ever with his mighty weight-carrying effort in a good Haydock handicap last week; stayed on strongly off a good pace on that occasion to win with something to spare (good Topspeed figure); fully effective on soft and he's the one to beat on ratings; solid contender.

11/8

1st

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Raasel

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win in 2023 but not for a lack of effort, regularly acquitting himself with credit in top sprints; near his best when third in a Group 2 at Goodwood five weeks ago and that form looks rock solid; going back up 6lb does leave him with something to find on this year's handicap runs though.

7/1

Form: 20223- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual Listed winner over this trip in Ireland; claims on best form.
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3rd

7

(13)

10th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Logo Hunter

9st 0lb

J: Tadhg O’Shea

T: B Seemar

tracked leaders, ran on well final 2f, just failed

10/1

6th

2

(4)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Logo Hunter

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Michael J Browne

chased leaders, ran on same pace final furlong

12/1

20/1

Form: 5/305- CD

Last run: 307 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won C&D handicap in 2021, when also second in Group 3 and fifth in Group 1 over 6f; encouraging third behind Mutaraffa (who was getting 3lb) in this race on last year's reappearance, but failed to build on it and resumes with a bit to prove.
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10th

9

(13)

11th Mar 2023

Fast

0m 7f 0y

13:00 Jebel Ali

Motafaawit

9st 0lb

J: Gabriele Malune

T: Doug Watson

slowly into stride, near rear, chased leaders, ran on final 2 1/2f

16/1

8th

12

(14)

4th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Meydan

Motafaawit

9st 5lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Doug Watson

slowly into stride, never near to challenge but ran on final 2f

7/1

8th

6

(3)

17th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

Motafaawit

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Doug Watson

tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace finish

10/1

10/1

Form: 56387- CD

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Form figures here read 12114, the first four of those coming over 5f including winning this race on reappearance in 2020 and 2021; the fourth-place finish came in 2021 Group 1 Al Quoz going 6f; didn't race here last year; well below form in Europe on last two runs but possible player again now.
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1st

1

(12)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Equilateral

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

sweating

10/1

11th

2

(9)

4th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Equilateral

9st 4lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Charles Hills

in touch with leaders, hung right and dropped to rear over 3f out

12/1

3

(15)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Equilateral

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charles Hills

Not the easiest to place and hasn't won in Britain for four years but capable of smart form on his day, such as when second in the King's Stand here in 2020 (good to soft; suited by good or quicker); however, he retains all his ability and brings a touch of class to his first handicap in Britain.

11/1

Form: 10/99-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Raced only over 6f in Britain; two Group-race wins as a 2yo; below form in just two starts last year; has enough to prove for now.
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9th

12

(14)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Zain Claudette

9st 3lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Ismail Mohammed

always mid-division

25/1

10/1

Form: 17023- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two wins up this straight track, notably this race last year; didn't go from that, but has twice run okay on dirt this term and could go well again now back on turf.
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2

(8)

17th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

Mutaraffa

9st 11lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: M Al Mheiri

Has won twice up this straight track; below form latest but wasn't ideally drawn given how that played out; competitively weighted and stable had four winners across the last two meetings here.

10th

9

(6)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Mutaraffa

9st 3lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: M Al Mheiri

slowly into stride, never better than mid-division

10/1

3rd

5

(8)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Mutaraffa

9st 0lb

J: Antonio Fresu

T: M Al Mheiri

tracked leaders, ran on same pace final 2 1/2f

12/1

Form: 19101- D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly in lesser race over C&D last January; improved with three 5f-6f AW handicap wins in Britain; turf form just doesn't match up, so he's unappealing.
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6th

3

(10)

4th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Meydan

City Walk

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Saeed bin Suroor

tracked leaders, ran on same pace final 2 1/2f

5/1

1st

5

(10)

17th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

City Walk

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Saeed bin Suroor

led near side group, headed 135yds out, led near finish

7/2

5th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

City Walk

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Saeed bin Suroor

tracked leaders, ran on same pace final 3f

20/1

Form: 96046- D

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Was a smart sprinter for Aidan O'Brien; sold for 78,000gns in October; best form gives him a chance.
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11th

8

(7)

27th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

New York City

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

never better than mid-division

25/1

12th

10

(5)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

New York City

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

never better than mid-division

20/1

4th

10

(14)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Curragh

New York City

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent up the centre, pushed along 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish

25/1

8/1

Form: 81149- D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Hasn't always been reliable but won two 5f Group races in Britain last year, also fourth in Group 1 Nunthorpe at York; below form in 6f Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup when last seen in September; seems to go particularly well fresh these days and conditions are suitable, so could figure.
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5th

3

(8)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Khaadem

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Everything fell right when given a tremendous hold-up ride by Jamie Spencer to win at 80-1 in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot in June; that may prove to be a one-off but he kept on for a fair seventh over York's speedy 5f in the Nunthorpe and he should get a suitably strong pace in this big field now back up in trip; not ruled out.

25/1

7th

2

(10)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Khaadem

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Given a tremendous hold-up ride to win the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot which was the only time he's been ridden by today's jockey Jamie Spencer; won 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last July and good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal when fifth in the July Cup last time; however, whether Spencer will be able to repeat the Royal Ascot tactics successfully over this speedy 5f is questionable; fourth in this race last year.

20/1

5th

3

(2)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Khaadem

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold

14/1

Form: 24314-

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Improved to smart level in Europe last year; main form is over 6f but he's not short of speed; another with claims on his best day, although lowest stall might not be ideal.
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22th

13

(15)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Prisoner’s Dilemma

8st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Best known as a four-time Dundalk winner; unplaced at Wolverhampton on Thursday; tough task coming so soon; previously fifth to Jon Riggens over C&D.

33/1

8th

10

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prisoner’s Dilemma

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: J F Levins

Three-time Dundalk winner who's fairly treated now; five of his seven victories have come in headgear (cheekpieces) and he's one of the more interesting runners in a first-time visor for an Irish trainer who does well with runners brought over.

8/1

5th

2

(13)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Prisoner’s Dilemma

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Seven career wins including off a 10lb higher mark over C&D a year ago; not at his best in two runs this season but off a very competitive mark; potential soft ground would be a worry.

14/1

25/1

Form: 13404- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two 6f dirt Group 3 wins here including last year's Dubawi Stakes (the 3.10 race on this card), so it's a surprise to see him in this spot instead; won on turf when trained in France but at a lower level; others more likely.
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7th

1

(13)

11th Mar 2023

Fast

0m 5f 0y

12:30 Jebel Ali

Al Tariq

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Doug Watson

always mid-division

12/1

10th

1

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Fast

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Meydan

Al Tariq

9st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Doug Watson

never near to challenge

14/1

15th

4

(15)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Al Tariq

9st 3lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Doug Watson

chased leaders until weakened final 2f

25/1

50/1

Form: 0/805/ CD

Last run: 764 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two 5f-6f handicap wins here for a different trainer in 2019, but below form in three starts in 2020 and absent since; sold for 36,000AED in 2021; dismissed.
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6th

2

(6)

14th Jan 2023

Fast

0m 6f 0y

10:30 Jebel Ali

Mazzini

9st 8lb

J: Abdul Aziz Al Balushi

T: R Bouresly

never near to challenge

20/1

16th

14

(11)

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Mazzini

9st 0lb

J: Francois Herholdt

T: R Bouresly

chased leaders until weakened final 2f

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12072-

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper over a bit further in Britain; this is a tough race for him but he should still be improving.
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12th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Ascot

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Couple of respectable efforts at this year's Royal Ascot; took well to first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (7f) last month, beating Popmaster, and could have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted.

7/1

1st

6

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Below best in the International at Ascot three weeks ago, even allowing for him racing on the wrong side, but he twice ran really well in defeat at the Royal meeting there this year (7f/6f) and is of interest on that form; might not want slow ground nowadays; wears first-time cheekpieces.

15/2

0

18

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Spangled Mac

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Boughey

Has won on good to soft but may ideally need faster ground; conditions aside, looks poised to hit top form having performed respectably twice at Royal Ascot (7f/6f) last month and bearing in mind he was 4-4 last July; interesting contender.

10/1

Form: 24754-

Last run: 281 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper but off since last March and this looks too tough for him.
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10th

13

(11)

25th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Meydan

Thunder Of Niagara

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: A bin Harmash

never near to challenge

33/1

3rd

14

(9)

4th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Meydan

Thunder Of Niagara

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: A bin Harmash

chased leaders, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish

25/1

7th

13

(8)

10th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Thunder Of Niagara

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: A bin Harmash

never better than mid-division

25/1

Form: /0097- C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won up this straight track three years ago; it's doubtful he's the same force now, but this switch back from dirt is in his favour.
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6th

7

(7)

20th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Meydan

Roulston Scar

9st 0lb

J: Saif Al Balushi

T: A bin Harmash

never near to challenge

14/1

20

6th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Roulston Scar

8st 7lb

J: Reserve

T: A bin Harmash

Won up this straight track three years ago; it's doubtful he's the same force now, but this switch back from dirt is in his favour.

7th

3

(8)

25th Nov 2022

Fast

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Meydan

Roulston Scar

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: A bin Harmash

near rear, chased leaders final 3f, no extra

10/1

Non-runners

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