Races MRP Meydan - UAE

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track in the G1 Dubai World Cup April 5 over 2000m, 30 len behind Hit Show with 57kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track November 8 2024 over 1600m defeating Laasudood with 58kg at $8. Expected to play a major role.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on November 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mendelssohn Bay carrying 60kg at $3. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track LR November 22 2024 over 1600m defeating Walk Of Stars with 57kg at $12. Sure to run well.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile on November 1 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Nysos carrying 57kg at $31.60. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs G3 Ack Ack Handicap September 27 over 1609m defeating Most Wanted with 56kg at $8.39. Plenty to like about his prospects.

First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Du Pin September 14 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Roshvar with 60kg at $8.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len this track G3 Firebreak Stakes January 24 over 1600m defeating Laurel River with 57.5kg at $51. May need more time.

Second-up. First-up after eight months scored a big 6 len win at this track LR November 21 over 1600m defeating Meshtri carrying 58kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track on January 10 over 2000m, 12 len behind Violent Justice with 60.5kg at $3. Fitter and worth including.

Second-up today. Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len at Sharjah November 23 over 1700m defeating Made In Dubai with 57kg. At only start last preparation 5th of 13 at Sharjah on January 5 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Street Mood with 57kg. This is tougher so prefer others.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Jebel Ali on November 1 over 1400m, 0.1 len behind Elraaed with 62kg at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track in LR on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind El Nasseeb carrying 57kg at $17. Not going well enough to win this.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 9 at this track in LR on November 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mendelssohn Bay with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at this track in the G3 Burj Nahaar on March 1 over 1600m, 13 len behind Fort Payne with 57kg at $5. Among the top chances.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of a year. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track December 13 2024 over 1900m, a 0.0 lengths behind Mendelssohn Bay carrying 57.5kg at $1.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track November 22 2024 over 1600m defeating Gaassid carrying 60kg at $2.90. Useful type who should go well.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at this track in LR on November 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Mendelssohn Bay carrying 58kg at $12. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Aqueduct October 5 2024 over 1609m defeating Upstanding with 54.5kg at $1.90. Must improve significantly.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on November 6 2024 over 1509m, 20 len behind Liberal Arts carrying 53.5kg at $8.47. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on January 13 2024 over 1408m, 12 len behind Book'em Danno with 56kg at $5.50. Faces a tough essay.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2.25 len Jebel Ali December 28 over 1950m defeating Jahoori carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Jebel Ali December 7 2024 over 1600m defeating Eljenob carrying 57kg at $5. Can return with a bold run.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track in LR on November 21 over 1600m, 22 len behind Mendelssohn Bay with 57kg at $5. The run before that second last of 10 at Parx in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby on September 20 over 1811m, 31 len behind Baeza with 55.5kg at $13.80. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.