Meydan

5th Dec

Meydan [5th Dec 14:40]

	Win	Place
Road BlocA Fresu - O Refai895191	5/2	5/2
Has won over C&D and over 6f on turf on two of his last three starts but last run four weeks ago hasn't worked out particularly well and he isn't renowned for his consistency, at least is in good heart and not ruled out.
Don PacificoW Buick - S & E Crisford424284	7/2	7/2
Hasn't added to December's novice win on Tapeta but he's a consistent sort who ran his race at Chelmsford last time (first run since gelded), enough in his pedigree to suggest he'll handle dirt and can't rule out.
TouristP J Dobbs - D Watson175822	4/1	4/1
Triple turf winner in Britain and turned in an encouraging UAE/dirt/stable debut when second over 5f at Jebel Ali, no problem with the return to 6f and claims from inside draw.
Welcome DreamT P O'Shea - B Seemar31-V04	9/2	9/2
C&D winner a year ago and ran respectably over 7f when last seen in July, has since left Doug Watson but he'll do well to win this from widest draw on reappearance.
Barq Al EmaratS De Sousa - I Mohammed2-1587	17/2	17/2
Dual course winner, isn't the most consistent but should be better for latest effort over this C&D behind Road Bloc, fair bit more needed if he's to reverse those placings, though.
Sir HarmonyConnor Beasley - A Bin Harmash171458	10/1	10/1
Won over this trip at Jebel Ali and over 7f at this track in January and February respectively and but below best both starts this season, however, should be spot on now and is well drawn for one who can lead, could do better back up in trip.
Impressive ActChantal Sutherland - B Seemar26/941	11/1	11/1
Improved effort to win maiden back on turf at Abu Dhabi in March, however, not seen since and, although tongue-tie added, has plenty to prove back on dirt from double-figure draw.
Sunday FudgeA de Vries - Veronika Jandova4225-6	16/1	16/1
Has won two of 30 starts in Europe and, although she ran respectably in a recent dirt trial, she may find one or two too good back under rules.
Arigatou GozaimasuBernardo Pinheiro - S Ghadayer832806	SP	SP
El BaareqD Tudhope - R Bouresly0/03-007	SP	SP
Houb Al WattanV Salgado - R Bouresly21000-4	SP	SP

Meydan [5th Dec 15:15]

	Win	Place
Gray BossT P O'Shea - B Seemar1	11/4	11/4
Created a favourable impression when winning over 7f at this course on debut four weeks ago, shaping as though he'd appreciate the step up to 1m, evidently fairly highly regarded by his team and, although lacking in experience, he's one to keep a close eye on for handicap debut.
NoratoS De Sousa - J Olascoaga543241	7/2	7/2
Improved form back in handicap when successful over C&D last time, more to do from 8lb higher but no surprise to see him give another good account.
Silver SwordR Mullen - Dylan Cunha600564	5/1	5/1
Broke losing run when scoring on turf here in March and best effort since at Wolverhampton last month, back in the UAE off a handy mark, but whether he'll be able to take advantage of it from stall 12 on dirt debut is another matter.
ItsatenfromlenP J Dobbs - D Watson0-0071	6/1	6/1
Turned in best effort on UAE (though still below pick of his British turf form) when winning an ordinary conditions event at Jebel Ali on yard debut last month, work to do back in handicap from 6lb higher, though.
Military ArtistA Fresu - M Mheiri-V0062	13/2	13/2
Had been disappointing since winning at Jebel Ali in March 2024 but shaped with much more encouragement on yard behind Norato on yard debut last time, big chance.
NedawyA de Vries - R Bouresly042581	10/1	10/1
Handles dirt but off the mark in Abu Dhabi maiden over this trip when last seen in March, will have to raise game if he's to follow up back on dirt and back in a handicap, though.
GamekeeperR Dawson - A Bin Harmash4V0954	12/1	12/1
7f course winner last November but form patchy since, respectable effort over C&D on reappearance (behind Norato) but still to prove this trip suits as well as shorter.
Al JaddafConnor Beasley - A Bin HarmashP3-377	14/1	14/1
Dual C&D winner at the start of the 2023-24 season but hasn't added to tally since and form in that period has an uneven look to it, work to do from stall 11.
Action PointBernardo Pinheiro - S Ghadayer007295	16/1	16/1
Has had plenty of chances since last win at Newbury over two years ago and although he ran respectably on turf at Abu Dhabi last month, he can be taken on back on dirt from widest draw.
Condor PasaC Demuro - I Mohammed-39647	16/1	16/1
Turf winner over this trip but still to prove he's as good on dirt as he is on grass, respectable first run for yard over an inadequate 6f but needs to raise game to win back on this surface from stall 10.
BalobanM Sheehy - D Watson11-0	18/1	18/1
Won both starts in Kazakhstan, including Local Grade 1 on dirt, but soundly beaten from wide draw in UAE 2,000 Guineas on yard/UAE debut in January, off since but unlikely we've seen the best of him and he's an interesting runner on handicap debut.
AzanM Kappushev - A Badwawi33-70	33/1	33/1
Winner over 1m in Kazakhstan in 2023 and ran respectably on stable/UAE debut at Jebel Ali, below that level in blinkers (left off now) when last seen but may do better, first run for trainer.
Dark StreamMaikel Bravo - Veronika Jandova26	33/1	33/1
Multiple turf winner in Denmark but well beaten on both dirt starts there and similar story on UAE/yard debut behind Norato, best watched from inside berth.

Meydan [5th Dec 15:50]

	Win	Place
TelemarkW Buick - S & E Crisford475649	11/4	11/4
All three wins with soft in the going description on turf, hasn't managed to add to his tally this year but encouraging effort at Doncaster on his penultimate start, while not guaranteed to take to this surface he's on a good mark.
DestructiveT P O'Shea - B Seemar4-1110	10/3	10/3
Three-time AW winner for Michael Bell and shaped okay in a couple of his dirt starts here two seasons ago, fitness is the main concern on yard debut (off 231 days) and this trip could be on the short side but he's the yard's first-string at least.
Fight ZoneD Tudhope - A Daud06-131	6/1	6/1
Both wins on dirt have come over this trip at Jebel Ali including a return success last month on the back of a trial "win" here, will be a big threat if he finds any improvement from that reappearance with just a 4lb higher mark and stall two is a positive.
African CandyR Mullen - M Mheiri2-8114	15/2	15/2
Won twice over this trip at Jebel Ali last season, the form of those races didn't turn out to be anything special but he's still low-mileage and the yard have had them ready first-time out this season.
NyaarM Sheehy - D Watson1-5704	8/1	8/1
Dual course winner (including C&D) and likeable return behind Fight Zone at Jebel Ali, likely to come on for that but Dobbs seemingly prefers Rawy.
KhanjarA Fresu - M Mheiri2-6135	9/1	9/1
Off the mark on dirt with a C&D success in January before a Group 3 third on turf, low-key return to action a fortnight ago and will need to produce his best effort yet on this surface to defy this mark but expect him to strip fitter for his return.
RawyP J Dobbs - D Watson564025	9/1	9/1
C&D winner, didn't manage to get his head back in front last term but hit the crossbar over this trip at Jebel Ali at the end of the campaign, disappointing return when a short-priced favourite at Jebel Ali (7f) but travelled well for a long way before finding little and should be fitter this time, on a competitive mark.
Million DoroS Hitchcott - A Bin Harmash523410	12/1	12/1
Belatedly off the mark with a 1m success here in March, probably needed his return and he's effective at this trip but stall 11 isn't ideal for his preferred front-running tactics.
Magic PetitionConnor Beasley - A Bin Harmash534804	14/1	14/1
Sole win came over 6f here in January 2023 but went close over this C&D last season and wasn't disgraced when fourth over further here last month, return to this trip will suit and he's down to a dangerous mark, one to consider despite the wide draw.
GorakR Dawson - C Fellowes268730	16/1	16/1
Three wins on turf but none since May 2023 and he's not an obvious candidate to take to this surface, has early speed and that will be crucial from stall one but others look more likely.
Freedom FighterChantal Sutherland - B Seemar06-809	16/1	16/1
Really struggled last season and his better form has come at 6f, second-string and looks up against it on return.

Meydan [5th Dec 16:25]

	Win	Place
Dark SaffronConnor Beasley - A Bin Harmash325111	1/1	1/1
Highly progressive last season and signed off with a Group 1 success in the C&D Golden Shaheen, didn't need to be at his best to win a conditions event on return to make it four from five over C&D, lightly-raced 3yo who is probably capable of better still and should be hard to beat despite having to give weight to all.
MufasaT P O'Shea - B Seemar1101-6	15/8	15/8
Beat White Abarrio in a Grade 3 at Gulfstream Park but wasn't at that level on yard debut in the Godolphin Mile, 6f probably on the sharp side for his return and his main rivals have had a prep run.
RabaahD Tudhope - M Mheiri5/00-1	7/1	7/1
Lost his way for Charlie Hills in 2024 but returned with easy Jebel Ali success on his belated return, 6f won't be an issue and his natural speed should be an asset at this venue, up in class but it is the bounce factor that's the main concern.
Colour UpP J Dobbs - D Watson-22545	11/1	11/1
Back to something like his best when roughly 3l behind Dark Saffron in the Golden Shaheen, 5lb better off at the weights but his re-opposing rival has had a prep run and it's hard to see him reversing that form.
El NasseebA Fresu - M Mheiri1-2301	12/1	12/1
Progressive last term, signing off the campaign with a 6f success at Jebel Ali, this is more of a speed test and he'll need to be fully wound up but plenty of the yard's runners have been ready first time out this season.
MorningR Mullen - B Seemar259552	20/1	20/1
Three-time C&D winner who ran a cracker when only narrowly denied on his return run at Jebel Ali last month, tends to find Pattern level too warm though and O'Shea rides Mufasa.
EhrazA de Vries - A Badwawi/0078-	50/1	50/1
Listed class in Britain but shown very little in the UAE in the last few seasons and he's been off another 350 days.

Meydan [5th Dec 17:00]

	Win	Place
Arabian TaleT P O'Shea - B Seemar143402	11/4	11/4
No match for a wide margin winner on his return over slightly shorter but he pulled clear of the rest with the re-opposing third (Al Mukhtar), prominent racer who is drawn wider than ideal but he should come on for his return and he has O'Shea back in the saddle.
EstmrarS De Sousa - S & E Crisford22-310	11/2	11/2
Chased home Heart Of Honor last December, off the mark with a Chelmsford maiden success in August but worrying effort when tailed off at Kempton in October, wide draw won't help on return to dirt.
Silent AgeP J Dobbs - D Watson313105	13/2	13/2
Fairly prolific for this sort of grade in Britain, was too keen on yard/UAE debut a fortnight ago, can race forward so stall one may be no bad thing and he's the yard's first-string but needs to prove he's as effective on this surface.
EzajConnor Beasley - A Bin Harmash411-80	13/2	13/2
Won twice last term including a 1m3f success here, sent off joint-favourite on his return but finished tailed off, chance he can get to the lead in this field and edging back towards a good mark.
Moon BladeA de Vries - M Baidhaei8103	15/2	15/2
1m winner here last season and signed off the campaign with a third of 11 in a conditions event, likely more to come this term but his opening mark looks stiff and he's been off 273 days.
Quality HumorS Hitchcott - A Bin Harmash4-9264	9/1	9/1
Sole win came over 7f at Jebel Ali, runner-up over C&D in March and his return wasn't devoid of promise, down to a fair mark but this trip probably stretches him.
Al MukhtarS Al Balushi - A Bin Harmash932-73	9/1	9/1
Still a maiden but has run some good races in defeat, most notably a narrow defeat over C&D last season (form worked out), no match for the winner when third on return but pulled clear of the rest with Arabian Tale, could be involved if he comes on for that but Beasley prefers Ezaj.
AablanD Tudhope - S & E Crisford118/0	11/1	11/1
Closely related to Desert Flower, Group 3 winner for Charlie Appleby in 2023 but missed 2024 and was well held at Goodwood on his belated return in September, reasonable chance of handling this surface but hard to gauge where's he at now.
Go Soldier GoH Al Busaidi (5) - F Nass3-5367	11/1	11/1
Dual course winner over slightly shorter, never involved after a typical slow start on return a fortnight ago, could come into the picture if they go hard but others are more convincing.
Truth ExplainedO Chavez - D Watson21-336	11/1	11/1
Won a local Group 1 in Kazakhstan, some promise in a couple of runs for this yard last season before a brief spell with Ali Al Badwawi, probably up against it from this sort of mark on return.
LahreshR Mullen - M Mheiri303888	16/1	16/1
Dual course winner who was well held on last month's return, may come on for that, he's back down towards a more workable mark and has an each-way squeak with a handy draw.
High SeasonA J Slattery - B Seemar01-067	18/1	18/1
Wide-margin winner of a Redcar novice in September 2024 but showed little in three dirt runs here last winter and looks up against it on return, O'Shea prefers Arabian Tale.
Book ReviewBernardo Pinheiro - S Ghadayer6-2769	18/1	18/1
Losing run goes back to November 2023 but was only beaten 1l by Elyabri last season, couldn't sustain the gallop on return and had a tough trip when unable to get to the lead a fortnight ago, dangerous mark if he can get an uncontested lead.
Hans AndersenC Lopez - Veronika Jandova915477	33/1	33/1
Couldn't get competitive here last season, Listed winner on turf in Denmark in the interim but questions to answer on this surface.

Meydan [5th Dec 17:35]

	Win	Place
Elusive TrevorT P O'Shea - B Seemar2275	3/1	3/1
Promising debut when a 7l runner-up behind Dark Saffron and only found one too good on turf at Abu Dhabi (1m) next time, not at the same level at Abu Dhabi in two runs this term but he has untapped potential at this trip on dirt and he's the yard's first-string.
Vino SauroSaffie Osborne - J A Osborne33	7/2	7/2
The form of his third at Southwell on debut worked out and stuck to his task when third of 10 in a 7f course maiden last month, every chance 1m will suit and ought to go well provided he can get a good early position from stall 14.
Honest MoonS Al Balushi - A Bin Harmash42-623	5/1	5/1
Went close at Jebel Ali last season and took his form to a new level when caught late by Galactic Star and Heart Of Honor in Listed company in February, it's a concern that Beasley seems to prefer Al Fareeq but he sets a solid standard on form and could be tough to beat if fit.
Hidden SecretS Hitchcott - A Bin Harmash642-5	10/1	10/1
Got better with each run for Charlie Appleby in Britain including a second to Damysus at Southwell, too keen in a 7f maiden here on return when fifth of 10 but may do better now stepping up in trip, second-string.
Historic TimesC Demuro - D WatsonFirst Race	10/1	10/1
Looked in need of further when third in a 5f trial here but Dobbs prefers Amjaad.
Al FareeqConnor Beasley - A Bin Harmash7834	11/1	11/1
Low-key runs over C&D on his first two outings but better since, finishing third of seven in a conditions event at Jebel Ali and he stuck to his task back at that venue on last month's return, shaped like a mile will be fine and entitled to come on for that.
FrostfireR Mullen - M Mheiri6	11/1	11/1
Won one of his two trials before and shaped like further would suit when staying on for sixth (beaten 4l) in an Abu Dhabi maiden, more required but switch to dirt may help.
No EscapeA Fresu - M Mheiri47	12/1	12/1
Showed promise in some of his runs in the US, particularly his debut which came on dirt, however, off since June and Frostfire is first-string.
Political TruthBernardo Pinheiro - S Ghadayer96028	12/1	12/1
Couldn't build on a promising second at Jebel Ali (7f) when beaten 8l on handicap debut last month, needs improvement for a step up in trip.
JustA J Slattery - B Seemar56-050	18/1	18/1
Struggled to get competitive on dirt last season and second-string on jockey bookings.
NukananS De Sousa - O Refai03/400	22/1	22/1
Placed in two novice events in Britain in 2023, encouraging life to start on dirt when fourth in a Jebel Ali maiden but shown little twice since including last month's turf return, has a bit to find but new trip may help.
Fir FeasaR Dawson - A Bin Harmash7	22/1	22/1
Well held in a trial and similar story when slowly away in an Abu Dhabi maiden.
Desert HorizonD Tudhope - M Mheiri60066	28/1	28/1
Generally struggled on dirt and turf so far and didn't show enough on his return.
HalucinogenieJose Santiago - S Ghadayer9-	28/1	28/1
Half-brother to California Chrome and was Sent off 7-2 for his debut in January 2024 but only beat one home, he's been off 700 days and is the second-string.
AmjaadP J Dobbs - D Watson2	SP	SP

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