Races MRP Meydan - UAE

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes October 18 over 1609m, 11 len behind Cicero's Gift carrying 60kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Longchamp LR Prix De Montretout May 22 over 1600m slow track defeating Siam Paragon carrying 57kg at $3.30. Among the leading players.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 20 at Ascot on October 18 over 1609m, neck behind Crown Of Oaks with 62.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kempton Park All Weather LR Hyde Stakes December 1 over 1609m defeating Chancellor with 60kg at $4.20. Rates highly. Big chance.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Longchamp in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains May 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Henri Matisse carrying 58kg at $11. Previously first up; third of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Craven Stakes April 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Field Of Gold with 58kg at $10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track in the G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy February 21 over 2810m, 12 len behind Dubai Future with 59kg at $2.50. First up last campaign third of 7 at Abu Dhabi November 9 2024 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Monaadah with 58kg at $2.40. Among the main contenders.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Challenge Stakes October 10 over 1408m, 8 len behind Beauvatier carrying 59.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at this track in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint April 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Believing with 59.5kg at $9. Expect he will go well.

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at this track in the G2 Al Rashidiya on December 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Opera Ballo with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Leopardstown in the G3 Desmond Stakes on August 7 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Johan with 61kg at $9. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.

Second run back. First-up after 11 months 4th of 12 at Meydan Dirt on December 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Drew's Gold with 62kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Meydan Dirt January 17 over 1400m defeating El Nasseeb carrying 59.5kg at $10. Solid top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mysterious Night with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Doncaster on September 14 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Desert Falcon with 62.5kg at $21. Should progress from that first-up run.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mysterious Night carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 15 at Abu Dhabi in LR on December 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dark Trooper carrying 57kg at $26. Not far away last start. Big chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Abu Dhabi on November 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mountbatten with 62kg at $7. Last start 5th of 15 at Abu Dhabi in LR on December 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dark Trooper with 57kg at $26. Should go well.