September 21 / 13.30 Newbury

13.30

Good To Soft

Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £48203.5
  • 0m 5f 34y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 153116 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Generally progressive filly who is 5-9 in this first season, the most recent win at Deauville (6f, good to soft; Listed) in August; kept on for close sixth in Group 3 at Longchamp (soft) returned to 5f last Sunday; may still have more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

18

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

No Half Measures

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (66-1) by a neck from Big Mojo; hampered and unable to recover behind same rival in Sprint Cup at Haydock (25-1) next time; closely matched with several of these at her best and may well bounce back.

22/1

13

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

No Half Measures

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at 66-1 at Newmarket (good to firm) last time; won a Group 3 on heavy ground last September; needs to prove that latest performance was no one-off but her 6f form-figures now read 21111 and she's entitled to respect.

8/1

1st

10

(15)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

No Half Measures

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Very useful filly whose 5f record features a Group 3 win last September; faces a difficult task on ratings but is interesting returned to 6f, having posted form figures of 2111 over this distance, most recently bagging Listed honours on French soil last August.

40/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 211-42 CD BF

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; useful filly whose rock-solid 2yo campaign featured wins in the Super Sprint (over C&D) and Lowther; ran creditably in 6f Listed event here when last seen four months ago, showing that she has trained on; has a record of 112112 at sprint trips and commands respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Relief Rally

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

towards rear

11/10

2nd

11

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Relief Rally

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in rear

11/2

2nd

13

(6)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Relief Rally

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Enjoyed a most productive 2yo season, winning the Super Sprint here (5f, good to soft) and the Lowther at York (6f, good to firm; Group 2); seemed not to stay 7f when only fourth of six in the Group 3 Fred Darling here on reappearance, her run flattening out; returning to sprinting should be ideal and she'll be a major player if recapturing her juvenile form.

4/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 11-210 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; drops back in class, having finished down the field in the Haydock Sprint Cup two weeks ago on return from a break; avoids a penalty for his 7f Group 2 win at Riyadh in February and has a leading chance provided he still has the pace for 5f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

13th

1

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

14/1

6th

1

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher.

16/1

Form: 226341 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Acts on any going; largely consistent this year for new stable; made all in the Beverley Bullet (Listed) most recently, holding on by a whisker from Albasheer; given a Group test for the first time but looks likely to give his running.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Democracy Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who looks well handicapped on his win at Haydock (5f, good) last autumn but he's been disappointing at Musselburgh and Goodwood this spring; has some questions to answer and he needs a major revival with headgear removed; stablemate of Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

9th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Useful front-runner who returned with a good third in 5f AW listed event at Lingfield in February; not at his best on soft ground at Musselburgh since but can bounce back here.

8/1

13th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Democracy Dilemma

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

Tough 5f specialist who usually makes the running; a respectable third at Lingfield six weeks ago should have blown away the cobwebs; concedes weight all round but he's a classy type and should go well.

6/1

Form: 771300 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Best to forgive his Stewards' Cup run last time (saddle slipped); substandard winner of the Palace House (5f, good) in May but took well to first-time cheekpieces on that occasion; the switch to blinkers may have a positive effect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Seven Questions

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Acts on any ground; on a losing spell that goes back to Group 3 success two years ago but is on a very attractive mark and his Class 2 form this term includes a couple of respectable efforts; this combination of a drop in grade and assistance of Jamie Spencer (up for first time; regular jockey for the owner) may be the time to catch him.

7/2

4th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Seven Questions

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointing favourite at Ripon last time, taking record for current yard to 0-10, but his reappearance was encouraging and he has become very attractively handicapped; peak mark was 18lb higher and earned by bagging Group 3 honours at Newmarket two years ago; has the plum draw and can't be written off.

9/2

6th

1

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Seven Questions

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Losing spell goes back to his Palace House success two years ago but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and he ran well when third on his Pontefract reappearance (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; player if he can build on that.

5/2

Form: 231242 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Productive and consistent filly whose record of 7-18 includes 5f Listed wins at Bath and Sandown this term; creditable second in both Group 3 attempts; ties in with Relief Rally on course form in May; major contender, especially granted ground softer than good (6-11 in that scenario).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Adaay In Devon

10st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rod Millman

Had a fine year in 2024, winning three 5f races, two of them at Listed level; not hit the same heights yet this year but she's tumbling down the weights and this represents a drop in class; 7f the query.

10/1

13th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Adaay In Devon

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

Had a fine year in 2024, winning three 5f races, two of them at Listed level; not hit the same heights yet this year but she's dropped 8lb for her efforts; a revival isn't out of the question.

14/1

6

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Salisbury

Adaay In Devon

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Tough filly who landed two Listed races last season; hasn't quite recaptured her best in two runs this season and this looks a hot race for the grade; apprentice unable to claim his 5lb either.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 210024 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All turf wins on good to firm ground; ties in closely with Democracy Dilemma on Beverley Bullet running and showed he's still in form when finishing well in the Portland at Doncaster last Saturday; threatening to regain the winning thread.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

16/1

Form: 12-866 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Landed the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to soft) on this day 12 months ago; not particularly solid on 2024 form and it's over three years since his last 5f success, so he doesn't look the percentage call.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Significantly

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle.

5/1

Non-runners

Desperate Hero, Equilateral, Toca Madera

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.00
Straight Forecast £27.19
Tricast £113.38
Trifecta £130.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Relief Rally

The Guardian:

Albasheer

POSTDATA:

Adaay In Devon

The Times:

Desperate Hero

RP RATINGS:

Annaf

The Star:

No Half Measures

TOPSPEED:

Significantly

WEST COUNTRY:

Adaay In Devon

NEWMARKET:

Relief Rally

Telegraph:

Relief Rally

Daily Record:

Relief Rally

D Express:

Desperate Hero

Daily Mail:

Annaf

Daily Mirror:

Albasheer

The Sun:

Albasheer