Races MRP Meydan - UAE

Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Sha Tin in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase December 14 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Sosie carrying 57kg at $8.60. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Longchamp in the G1 Prix Ganay April 27 over 2100m, 3 len behind Sosie with 58kg at $5.60. Look for a bold run.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months won by a 0.5 len at this track G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy February 20 over 2810m defeating Sunway with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track in the G2 Dubai Gold Cup on April 5 over 3200m, 7 len behind Dubai Future carrying 58.5kg at $7. Fitter again and a winning hope.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at York in the G2 Lonsdale Cup August 22 over 3319m, 11 len behind Trawlerman carrying 59.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. This track G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy February 21 2025 over 2810m defeating King Of Conquest with 59kg at $11. Not at this stage.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Saint-Cloud in the G1 Prix Royal Oak October 26 over 3100m, soft track; 9 len behind Arrow Eagle with 59kg at $4.10. Previously first up; eighth of 15 at Haydock Park September 6 over 2817m, 5 len behind The Reverend with 60kg at $11. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Riyadh RED SEA TURF HANDICAP February 14 over 3000m defeating Tabletalk with 58kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Curragh in the G2 Mooresbridge on May 5 over 2011m, 3 len behind Los Angeles with 59.5kg at $34. Improver with winning prospects.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up won by a 0.5 len at this track G3 AL KHAIL TROPHY January 23 over 2810m defeating Epic Poet with 59kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy on February 20 over 2810m, 0.5 len behind Al Nayyir carrying 59kg at $2. Worth including.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 AL KHAIL TROPHY on January 23 over 2810m, 0.5 len behind Sunway carrying 59kg at $4.20. Second-up 5th of 11 at Riyadh RED SEA TURF HANDICAP on February 14 over 3000m, 2.5 len behind Sons And Lovers carrying 58.5kg at $3.75. Should be right in the finish.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track in the G2 Dubai City Of Gold on February 28 over 2410m, 7 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 58kg at $10. Before that 9th of 11 at Riyadh RED SEA TURF HANDICAP on February 14 over 3000m, 5 len behind Sons And Lovers with 57.5kg at $13. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

Most recently 4th of 8 at this track in the G2 Dubai City Of Gold on February 28 over 2410m, 10 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 58kg at $34. The race before that won by a 0.1 len at this track February 13 over 2000m defeating City Of Delight with 62kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run.

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at this track G2 Balanchine February 20 over 1800m defeating Riyabovka with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Bath in the LR Beckford Stakes on October 9 over 2816m, 0.5 len behind Term Of Endearment with 60kg at $5.50. This is tougher so prefer others.