14.12
SoftDubai Duty Free Handicap
- Prize money: £11596.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: /5501- D
Last run: 218 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (6) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Looked a likely type for big sprint honours when overcoming adversity to win a competitive Newbury handicap on his reappearance/stable debut in April (6f, good to soft); flopped back at Newbury six weeks ago but he was messed around in the early part of that race and nothing got into it from off the pace either; too soon to write him off and he's a fascinating contender back on AW (2-2 on artificial surfaces). |
5/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Ran six times for the Meades as a 2yo and 3yo, winning twice on AW; gelded, then showed dramatic improvement on debut for current yard when winning in big field over C&D (good to soft) last month, leading late on after having to wait for a run; a 2lb rise looks lenient and he's fancied to follow up. |
9/4 |
20/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 2309-8 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (13) |
15th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Beaten on last 19 starts going back to October 2021 but arrives in good form having been placed in competitive handicaps at Newbury (6f, good to soft) and Newmarket (6f, good) the last twice; sound each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
13th 14 (13) |
15th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Beaten on last 19 starts going back to October 2021 but arrives in good form having been placed in competitive handicaps at Newbury (6f, good to soft) and Newmarket (6f, good) the last twice; sound each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 15 (12) |
4th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
On a long losing run but he was second in this race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; signalled his wellbeing when finding only an unexposed sprinter a head too strong at Newbury two weeks ago; repeat of that would see him bang there. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: -21531 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Had a good spell over 6f on the AW early in 2024 and has done just as well back on turf twice since, just failing at Newbury in April and Chester in June (both 6f; good to soft and good); probably needs more off current mark; yard also runs Tacarib Bay. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
1st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
String of good efforts, turf and AW, since December; missed out by a nose at Chester last time but he's now 2lb higher and this demands more. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £6.50
Form: 47366- C
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (5) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
10/1 |
|
11th 5 (5) |
17th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has a solid record here and retains plenty of ability for a 9yo, as he showed when close up in 6f handicaps at Newbury and Goodwood before never recovering from a slow start at Epsom (has won over 7f and there); not dismissed. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
31st May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Burrowed his way up the far rail to collar Darkness late on in this race 12 months ago and returns off a 1lb lower mark; two encouraging 6f runs this season suggest he retains all his ability despite his age; Tom Marquand has ridden him only once before and that produced a smooth success; should be involved. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 22-214 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (9) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Scored over C&D last summer; absent since creditable fifth at Newbury in April; generally consistent but chance partly depends on how the ground is riding (suited by softer than good). |
9/1 |
|
5th 9 (8) |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Second in a red-hot AW handicap on his reappearance and stepped forward from that when winning at Doncaster last month (6f, soft; cheekpieces first time); backward step at Kempton 13 days ago but likely to give his running. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 8456-6 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (3) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: -41124 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 8 (15) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Improving with experience and banging the door down in top handicaps this summer, runner-up at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) and placed twice at Glorious Goodwood, notably when third in the Stewards' Cup (cheekpieces first time; best of those drawn low and held up); 1lb rise for that effort seems fair and he has a good prize in him; not always foot perfect at the start though and this track, with its emphasis on speed, may not suit him ideally. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 20 (4) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Likeable and progressive 4yo who showed he had the tools for big-field handicaps when finishing off well for second in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); another fine run when second over 7f here on Wednesday, conceding first run to the winner; a strongly run 6f should suit and new cheekpieces could have a galvanising effect; looks held by Albasheer on AW form though. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 (11) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Bumped into one who was very well treated in the 7f Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but turns out quickly after finishing only tenth back there on Saturday; consistent in the main. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 71233- D BF
Last run: 134 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 5 (22) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Threatened better on occasions last season and he's really clicked this time around, running well in big-field handicaps at Ascot and here in May before winning here (6f, good to soft) in June and bolting up in a Shergar Cup race 11 days ago (5f, good); up 10lb since that latest win but this trip could be ideal; stall 22 and fast ground are the two potential stumbling blocks. |
7/1 |
|
1st 9 (10) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
4yo who posted a career best when beating 19 others at York (6f, good to soft) in June, strong at the finish; has a progressive profile and may be capable of better still, although today's drop in trip isn't an obvious positive (0-4 at 5f). |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 (18) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Both wins have come on the AW and 0-7 on turf but his turn looks to be coming very soon, judged on two close seconds over 6f this year, losing out in the last stride to Tiriac over C&D (good to soft; acts well on good) last month; up 4lb but has solid in-form credentials. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 51323- D BF
Last run: 216 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (14) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, raced wide early, headway and pressed leader over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra |
9/1 |
|
8th 10 (7) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has some good 7f form this season, including close third to Carrytheone at Newmarket and respectable effort at Royal Ascot; however, only midfield in the Bunbury Cup most recently and needs to rebound. |
16/1 |
|
10th 12 (18) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Appears to handle any ground; better than ever this season and ties in with some of these rivals on Royal Ascot (7f) running last time; involved in a very tight finish with Carrytheone and Gorak at Newmarket in May; enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 02393- D
Last run: 167 days
W: 8st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (1) |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year. |
12/1 |
|
10th 14 (1) |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (19) |
4th Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
raced near side, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 5647-0 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
5th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
led, prominent after 1f |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
14th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 5600-5 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (9) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Like Rohaan, he's been a byword in big 6f and 7f races here over the years; there's been the odd hiccup over the last 12 months but he showed he still has what it takes when going close in a valuable 7f handicap here (good to firm; effective on soft) in July; big chance, as ever. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 13 (18) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Acts on any ground; on a 15-race losing sequence but he's attractively handicapped and has lots of Ascot form, including a narrow success (off 7lb higher) in this contest in 2022; ran encouragingly over 6f here two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane up for first time; fighting chance. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 0123-7 CD
Last run: 109 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
12th 3 (13) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 137-1 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (11) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
7f winner in France; campaigned over 6f for new yard, winning at Newcastle (AW) then disappointing in two starts back on turf; not exactly solid on British form. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
10th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Looked good when rewarding strong market support at Newcastle on his stable debut in March (6f, AW); came up well short in a good sprint handicap at Newbury three weeks ago, looking a tricky ride in the process; the Newcastle promise isn't forgotten but he does now have a point to prove. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
10th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Looked good when rewarding strong market support at Newcastle on his stable debut in March (6f, AW); came up well short in a good sprint handicap at Newbury three weeks ago, looking a tricky ride in the process; the Newcastle promise isn't forgotten but he does now have a point to prove. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 7037-8
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (8) |
20th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
raced in second, lost two places from 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
carried right start, in rear but in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 11590- D
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (5) |
3rd Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple C&D winner; 8lb lower than for his latest win 12 months ago; good fourth, beaten just under one length, in a better race here 12 days ago and he's one to take seriously. |
4/1 |
|
4th 15 (12) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Five C&D wins and the latest was in this race last year; that was off 8lb higher but he's generally struggled since and was only fourth of six at Epsom last month; handles most ground but he needs a major upturn in form back at this track. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Buccabay
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £337.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £245.87 |
| Tricast | £3596.31 |
| Trifecta | £7677.20 |