15:50 Meydan
FastEmirates Skywards (Handicap) (Dirt)
- Prize money: £25733.63
- 1m 1f 110y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Dirt
Weather: —
12/1 (Won)
Form: 7-1679 CD
Last run: 225 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
Won twice over C&D for Doug Watson last season, on the latter occasion defeating two of these rivals; possible excuses afterwards and he is competitively weighted for this return.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 15 (5) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 9lb |
chased leaders, no room and forced to switch 1 1/2f out, rallied to lead late on |
12/1 |
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9th 9 (12) |
30th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
tracked leaders until weakened final 1 1/2f |
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7th 7 (1) |
19th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 3f 0y |
9st 5lb |
always mid-division |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: /1-285 D
Last run: 264 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
Won 1m2f Al Ain maiden last November after 701-day absence (debut for this stable); second to Grand Dubai in 1m2f handicap here next time; might not have stayed 1m3f when last seen; stable second string on jockey bookings but needs considering.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (4) |
24th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 5lb |
. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 10 (3) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 1lb |
close up, produced to lead final furlong, headed close home |
12/1 |
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5th 4 (8) |
19th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 3f 0y |
9st 10lb |
tracked leaders, ran on same pace final 2 1/2f |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: -31448
Last run: 259 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
Useful on turf, not so good on dirt, last season; bred for this surface and may do better now in his second campaign, newly gelded.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (11) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 5lb |
waited with, steady progress from 3f out, nearest finish |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
24th Feb 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 9lb |
tracked leaders until weakened final 2 1/2f |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
10th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 0f 0y |
8st 9lb |
always mid-division |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 48-131 C
Last run: 264 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
Has won his last two dirt starts, including over 1m3f here in February when last seen; not obviously the stable first string for return, but this son of Dubawi could still have plenty more to offer.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (8) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 11lb |
midfield, plugged on but no threat |
9/1 |
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18 |
30th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
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1st 9 (3) |
19th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 3f 0y |
9st 1lb |
tracked leaders, led over 1 1/2f out, ran on well |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 80-213 CD BF
Last run: 264 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
Dual course winner; better than ever when back from an absence for new trainer here last season; likely contender.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (12) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 3lb |
midfield, stayed on at one pace |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
19th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 3f 0y |
9st 11lb |
mid-division, ran on same pace final 3f |
5/1 |
|
1st 8 (8) |
22nd Jan 2023 Fast 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
soon led, ridden clear 2 1/2f out, ran on well |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 83-082 D
Last run: 271 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Runner-up to Stormy Ocean in 1m1f turf handicap when last seen in February; struggled in two previous dirt runs but had excuses and his pedigree, as well as his forward-going style, offers encouragement for the surface.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 6lb |
prominent, led 2 1/2f out, headed final furlong, faded |
8/1 |
|
2 (2) |
19th Feb 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner; won C&D handicap in 2020; back-to-form second in 1m1f handicap here last week, keeping on when headed; should again show up well from handy draw; hood removed. |
7/1 |
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2nd 2 (3) |
12th Feb 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 8lb |
soon led, headed 1 1/2f out but ran on well |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-1331 D
Last run: 257 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
All three wins gained at Jebel Ali, including in February when last seen; also has form here but it seems Tadhg O'Shea prefers Green Jacket.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (10) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 13lb |
chased leaders, wide, good progress 3f out, weakened final furlong |
10/1 |
|
1st 11 (12) |
26th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 1f 0y |
9st 6lb |
tracked leaders, led 1 1/2f out, ran on well |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
28th Jan 2023 Fast 1m 1f 165y |
9st 8lb |
mid-division, ran on final 2f but no chance with winner |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 9-5457
Last run: 251 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
Dual winner in Uruguay; struggled when switched to UAE last season; has been gelded and may do better now, but stable second string on jockey bookings.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 11lb |
never better than midfield |
20/1 |
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7th 1 (1) |
4th Mar 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 5lb |
tracked leader, one pace final 2f |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 514-51
Last run: 271 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
Three-time winner over 1m4f (AW and turf) including here when last seen in February on second start for this stable; now trying dirt and dropping in trip, but being by Dubawi gives him a chance of handling the surface.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (8) |
24th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 6lb |
. |
7/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 7lb |
midfield, wide, some progress 4f out, run flattened out |
6/1 |
|
1st 8 (10) |
12th Feb 2023 Good 1m 4f 11y |
9st 1lb |
settled rear, smooth progress 4f out, no run 2f out, ran on to lead final 165yds |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 714-49 CD
Last run: 287 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Front-runner; off since a poor run in January (muddy track) but has won over C&D on reappearance for the last two years; stable second string on jockey bookings.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
24th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 9lb |
. |
10/1 |
|
10th 1 (13) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 11lb |
ridden to lead early, headed 2 1/2f out, stopped quickly (post-race vet exam revealed a wound to the right-hind leg) |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (4) |
27th Jan 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 5lb |
tracked leaders until weakened 4 1/2f out |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 794-00
Last run: 244 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
Useful up to 1m when trained in Britain; well beaten in two UAE starts last term (7f, dirt/turf); might do better now in his second campaign, but while he may have the speed to race forwardly over this longer trip, it will be a surprise if he sees it out best.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (14) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 4lb |
chased leaders, stopped quickly 3f out |
25/1 |
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16th 11 (12) |
11th Mar 2023 Fast 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
never better than mid-division |
20/1 |
|
14th 1 (14) |
9th Feb 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
never dangerous |
9/1
Form: 2-1360 D
Last run: 239 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
Won Jebel Ali maiden and placed behind Grand Dubai and Vasilakos here last term; can be excused poor run on turf when last seen; might progress again in this second UAE campaign; tongue-tie added.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (7) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
8st 13lb |
dropped out, soon in trouble, always behind (rider advised that the colt was slow to begin and never travelled well) |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (11) |
19th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 3f 0y |
9st 5lb |
tracked leaders until weakened final 2f |
10/1 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
22nd Jan 2023 Fast 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
mid-division, ridden and ran on well final 3f |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 6-6205 CD
Last run: 246 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 93
Has a patchy record and he's drawn wide, but he's a C&D winner and is useful on his day.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (15) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 11lb |
held up, always behind |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (10) |
9th Mar 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
chased leaders, ran on same pace final 2 1/2f |
|
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10th 7 (8) |
17th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
never better than mid-division |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 347-18 D
Last run: 259 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
Won 1m1f turf handicap here in February (debut for this stable); lost a shoe and finished lame when switched to dirt next time (1m); doesn't look an obvious one for this surface but his respected stable perseveres.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
10th Nov 2023 Fast 1m 1f 110y |
9st 8lb |
Won 1m1f turf handicap here in February (debut for this stable); lost a shoe and finished lame when switched to dirt next time (1m); doesn't look an obvious one for this surface but his respected stable perseveres. |
11/2 |
|
8th 9 (1) |
24th Feb 2023 Fast 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
chased leaders until weakened final 2f |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
12th Feb 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 8lb |
tracked leaders, took keen hold, led 1 1/2f out, ran on well |
7/4 |
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