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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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15th

8

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.

33/1

11th

14

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Annaf

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Having edged down the weights he offered a good deal more when third to Tuco Salamanca at Newcastle (6f, AW) in June; finished with a flourish when seventh behind Dubai Bling at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, a run that confirmed he was still in good order; returning to 6f will help and he can't be dismissed, for all that he has been well beaten in this race twice before (2022 and 2025).

16/1

7th

3

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Annaf

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Six runs at Ascot have yielded two Group 3 wins (6f) as well as a third in a Group 1 over C&D; back to form with a good third in a competitive AW handicap (6f) two weeks ago; 1lb rise not insurmountable; respected.

9/1

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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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

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.
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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: 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).
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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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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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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