16:55 Meydan

Friday 4 February 2022

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Al Bastakiya Trial Presented By Longines Saintimier Conditions Stakes (Dirt)

Off time: 16:57 | Winning time: 2m 1.93s

(2)

Al Mofty¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R Dawson| T: Ahmad Bin Harmash

33/1

Just fair form on a couple of starts to date, only seventh of 10 in minor event at this track (9f, good) a fortnight ago. Back on the dirt here but needs plenty to more to feature.

Form: 5-7

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(11)

First Of November¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: M Barzalona| T: S Ghadayer

16/1

Offered little when sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 20/1) 12 days ago. Should progress but needs to take a big step forward to feature.

Form: 6

(7)

Justice Protecol¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: T P O'Shea| T: I Mohammed & J Santos| OR: 78

40/1

Winner at Chelmsford City in September. Below form after 4 months off when eighth of 10 in minor event (22/1) at this course (9f, good) a fortnight ago.

Form: 812-8

(5)

Khantaro D'oro^t1,v1⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: A Fresu| T: D O'Neill| OR: 88

6/1

Yet to get his head in front in 6 starts and last seen when runner-up in maiden at Santa Anita (8f) 40 days ago. Visor/tongue tie replaces the usual blinkers and he's respected.

Form: 353272-

(4)

King Of Conquest³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 88

11/4

Made a winning debut at Sandown in August. 5/6, matched previous form when second of 6 in minor event at this course (8f) 34 days ago, nearest finish. Step up in trip should suit.

Form: 13-2

(1)

Nader^h¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: S bin Suroor

12/1

Off the mark on second start at Bath last year but not so good in a couple of outings at this course recently, hooded when sixth on the turf a fortnight ago. Dettori booked but step forward required.

Form: 01-66

(8)

Night Of Luxury^v1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: G Malune| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 75

18/1

Just fair form shown to date, sixth of 7 in minor event (40/1) at this course (7f) a fortnight ago. Significantly upped in trip and visor applied to try eke out that bit extra.

Form: 273-46

(6)

Quality Humor⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: S Al Balushi⁽³⁾| T: Ahmad Bin Harmash

66/1

Beaten a fair way in a couple of starts in maidens so easy to look elsewhere significantly upped in trip.

Form: 52-

(13)

Secret Image⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 88| D

4/1

Displayed a willing attitude to score at Goodwood in October. Similar form when second in minor event (7/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 6 weeks later so looks competitive on first start on these shores.

Form: 312-

(10)

Steinar^t1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: M Rodriguez| T: Susanne Berneklint| OR: 87

40/1

Unbeaten in a pair of starts in Sweden but found things too competitive when last of 7 in minor event at this course (7f) a fortnight ago. Significantly up in trip.

Form: 111-7

(3)

Union Red^h¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R Ffrench| T: S Ghadayer

50/1

33/1 and hooded, made no impression when ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 12 days ago.

Form: 9

(9)

Violent Justice⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: P J Dobbs| T: D Watson

10/3

Stepped up on promising debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 weeks ago by 10¼ lengths from Quality Humor. Significantly up in trip. More to come so holds leading claims.

Form: 61-

(12)

Withering^t¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: A de Vries| T: F Nass| OR: 82

10/1

Made a promising start for this yard when runner-up in December but below that level when third of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 12 days ago, very slowly away. One to note if breaking on terms.

Form: 26222-3

Forecasts

King Of Conquest (11/4), Violent Justice (10/3), Secret Image (4/1), Khantaro D'oro (6/1), Withering (10/1), Nader (12/1), First Of November (16/1), Night Of Luxury (18/1), Al Mofty (33/1), Steinar (40/1), Justice Protecol (40/1), Union Red (50/1), Quality Humor (66/1)

Plenty in with chances but VIOLENT JUSTICE could hardly have been any more impressive when bolting up on just his second start at Jebel Ali 6 weeks ago. With further improvement a distinct possibility now stepping up in trip, Doug Watson's charge earns the vote. Withering was unable to get competitive after a very slow start recently so he's feared most, ahead of Secret Image.