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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -60032 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dropped down the weights after a below-par winter in Bahrain and he's returned to British racing in much better form, going close in a 14-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) three weeks ago; remains well treated on last year's best efforts and he could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-2231 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with three fine runs in defeat (two over C&D and two behind subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair) and he deservedly return to winning ways in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good) three weeks ago; he's up 5lb to a career-high mark but this thriving 5yo has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

4th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Jm Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best from a high draw in the Group 1 Abbaye on final 2025 start; thoroughly reliable previously and he richly deserved his Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft; effective on good to firm) last August; versatile track-wise but has never run at Newmarket so there is a query to answer.

9/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Jm Jungle

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Thoroughly honest 5yo who has risen to new heights over 5f this year with his win in the Dash at Epsom (good; acts on good to firm) topped by a Group 2 win at Goodwood last time out, albeit with the race going like clockwork for him; has more to do in this company, including with Washington Heights on Listed form over C&D in July, but he won't fail for the want of trying.

11/1

Form: 40-521 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month on second stable start and then won there (5f, good to firm) last Saturday; up another 6lb today and may have benefited from racing against the rail last time but she did it readily and is unexposed at this trip; could play another leading role.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Azure Angel

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

6yo mare who sprang a 22-1 surprise in Listed race at Bath (5f, good) in April, swooping fast and late; likeable type with an impressive strike-rate but she'll need another personal best under a penalty.

10/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Azure Angel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Bethell

Back to something approaching her best when winning a 14-runner handicap at Southwell last September (blinkered first time); may have needed the run back at Southwell last month (first run for 164 days); she'll do well to win but a minor placing isn't out of the question.

25/1

6th

4

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Azure Angel

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Gained her first turf success at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last June and made it 5-10 on the AW when landing a handicap in first-time blinkers over this C&D in September; off since but she holds good claims on this surface off this 4lb higher mark.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 005-77 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Below par in seventh in Group 3/Listed races on his two outings this season; however, he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he won the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good) last May; not ruled out.
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: -41211 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Four wins last season and this front-runner has three already this term, including at Windsor on his last two starts (5f, good to firm/good); further improvement is needed if he's to defy his latest rise of 4lb but he keeps progressing and can make another bold bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Regal Envoy

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

7yo who recorded his 13th win when making all off a reduced mark at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago; 3lb higher on this step back up in grade but he remains well treated on his best form and is 2-2 over C&D, including a success off current mark in this race 12 months ago; key player.

100/30

1st

6

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Regal Envoy

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Prominent racer; did best of the group to race on the stands' side when third in a 5f handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; well handicapped on last summer's best and he has a good record at Bath; shortlisted.

7/2

3rd

5

(7)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Regal Envoy

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Multiple wins include this race (good) in 2025, on sole C&D start, then won two of his next three starts; his form died down after that which leaves him well treated again, 5lb lower than his latest win; good claims but he did seem better for his reappearance when coming up trumps last April.

9/2

Form: 46-057 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was a close fourth of 22 to Jm Jungle here (5.4f, good to firm) last August and is now 2lb lower; not written off but he hasn't been at his very best on his three outings this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

12/1

Form: 34-910 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has a very healthy 5-15 strike-rate, the latest win coming at Ripon (5f, good) in April; merely mid-division behind Habooba over this C&D four weeks ago but has had wind surgery since and is not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

Non-runners

Habooba, King Of Stars

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £15.79
Tricast £40.29
Trifecta £58.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Habooba

Telegraph:

Azure Angel

The Times:

Squealer

TOPSPEED:

Jm Jungle

POSTDATA:

Democracy Dilemma

RP RATINGS:

Habooba

NEWMARKET:

Habooba

The Guardian:

Habooba

Daily Mail:

Habooba

Daily Record:

Habooba

D Express:

Azure Angel

Daily Mirror:

Azure Angel

The Star:

Squealer

The Sun:

Jm Jungle