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StandardAl Basti Equiworld, Dubai Pat Smullen Mercury Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £28716.81
- 0m 5f 0y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £28.90
- Place: £6.10
Form: 311433 CD
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Speedy front-runner; progressive in handicaps last year, including two 5f Dundalk wins; ran fast in Tipperary Listed race last August, fading late into third behind today's rival Twilight Jet; made all to win 5f Group 3 at Dundalk last October; a long way below her best on reappearance in Naas event in which Twilight Jet was second. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 (2) |
19th May 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds |
6/1 |
|
8th 5 (2) |
19th May 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds |
6/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 331490 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
midfield, headway when switched right over 1f out, ran on well towards near side inside final furlong, went second post, no match for winner |
7/2 |
|
9th 2 (5) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Group 3 winner over 6f at Deauville last season and gained a second stakes win when landing a Chantilly Listed event in June on a rare attempt at this trip; fair fourth over 6f at Deauville on latest; others appear more speedy. |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: -21532 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (19) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Five AW wins and two turf wins have been at Navan over 5f; last year's highlight was fine third in Rockingham here; absent since October and may just need this. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
5-13 on AW including this race in 2021; respectable effort when fourth in the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh in July (5f, good); a neck behind Black Forza when fourth over C&D latest (4lb better off now); needs more stepped back up in grade. |
14/1 |
|
1 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Five-time course winner including a C&D Group 3; beaten 3.25l off 99 on last AW start in July; decent runs in defeat since including a 3.25l fourth in the Sapphire Stakes; a bit to find on the figures but should run a solid race. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 3-9608
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (8) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway disputing second under 2f out, kept on but lost two places towards finish |
6/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won on debut last July (6f, good to soft) and placed in 2yo Group races the next twice (including here); respectable sixth in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and, although she failed to threaten in last month's Nunthorpe, she could be firmly involved now back down in grade. |
4/1 |
|
11th 15 (1) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Went close in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes here (6f, good) last August on her second 2yo start and ran well for a long way when sixth in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; lightly raced and this first attempt at 5f may be a plus but she has plenty to find on form. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 301303 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (6) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts. |
25/1 |
|
9th 15 (5) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks). |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (11) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 224128 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (2) |
12th Jul 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Smart 5f form at two, a winner here and second three times in Listed contests, once here; two runs in stakes company over 6f this year, ran okay at Navan but last of six at Naas; this is his trip and has to be respected on first run in a handicap. |
4/1 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
19th May 2024 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
19th May 2024 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 631243 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days. |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 555301 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
14th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Has 15 AW wins to his name and been running well in defeat lately, including behind Daamberdiplomat; below his best in a C&D claimer last time so will have to improve upon that. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
28th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Has 15 AW wins to his name, including eight at this venue but none since October 2023; did well to get within 3/4l of Valiant Force over 5f here in October and again took second behind that useful sort over this trip three weeks ago; stable 6-24 here this year; excellent chance at these weights. |
8/11 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
pressed winner, challenging when ridden over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 517175 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 8 (9) |
24th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie. |
8/1 |
|
15th 8 (9) |
24th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie. |
8/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
dwelt start, towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 270343 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (12) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Listed winner over C&D as a 2yo; also ran well over C&D on her reappearance at the Dante meeting here and confirmed her liking for the track with a close fourth in a 0-105 handicap at the Ebor meeting; won't need much extra for the addition of a visor to play a part. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
bumped start |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: -32630 C
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
led, soon joined, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish |
13/2 |
|
7th 9 (6) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 (16) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
raced near side, midfield |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: 0-7618 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Smart in his prime; not the same force now but the pick of his 6f form on turf and AW in 2025 would give him a good shout; others are safer all the same. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €142.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €88.83 |
| Trifecta | €670.70 |
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