17:30 Meydan

Friday 17 February 2023

All14:0014:3515:1015:4516:2016:5517:30

Race 7 Handicap - Dirt

  • 4YO plus  |   7f  |   Fast  |   15 Runners  |   Dirt  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:31  |   Winning time: -
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Star rating
Horse A-Z
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1
(5)
Horse silk
Ever Given21
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-11| J: M Barzalona| T: S Ghadayer| OR:  106| D
5/2
Six wins from 17 Flat runs. 4/1, first run since leaving Hugo Palmer when respectable 4 lengths fourth of 8 to Prince Eiji in Firebreak Stakes at this course (8f) 21 days ago. More is needed here, though.
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2
(10)
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Fast Raajt7
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-11| J: C Soumillon| T: Y Barberot| OR:  110| D
20/1
Six wins from 16 Flat runs. Three wins from 7 runs last year. 33/1, 14 lengths ninth of 11 to Danyah in listed race at Meydan (7f, good) 7 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive.
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3
(3)
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Road Bloc14
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-11| J: R Dawson| T: O Refai| OR:  55| CD
18/1
C&D winner. One win from 2 runs last year. Latest win at Sharjah in January. 15¾ lengths eighth of 12 to Tuz in Al Shindagha Sprint (18/1) at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Others look better treated at these weights, however.
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4
(7)
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Sifting Sandsb,t14
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-11| J: A Fresu| T: D O'neill| OR:  110
16/1
Ran poorly (in first-time blinkers and tongue strap) on first outing for 5 months/since leaving Chad C. Brown in Group 2 here earlier in the month. Down in trip. Makes all weather/handicap debut with a bit to prove.
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5
(2)
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Golden Goal42
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-10| J: P J Dobbs| T: D Watson| OR:  105| CD
5/1
C&D winner. Six wins from 20 Flat runs. 11/1, only twelfth of 16 to Algiers in Maktoum Challenge Round 1 at this course (8f) 42 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
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6
(14)
Horse silk
Royal Mewst35
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-8| J: James Doyle| T: B Seemar| OR:  88| C
4/1
10/3, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form despite taking a 4 lb rise.
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7
(8)
Horse silk
Imperial Empire21
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: B Seemar| OR:  106| CD
13/2
3-time C&D winner. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 14¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Prince Eiji in Firebreak Stakes at this course (8f, 18/1) 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
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8
(6)
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King Of The Match35
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-5| J: S Hitchcott| T: YK Kim
33/1
Seventh of 11 in minor event (11/1) at this course (9.9f) 35 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do.
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9
(12)
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On The Warpath14
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-5| J: Bernardo Pinheiro| T: M Al Mheiri| OR:  102| D
33/1
16½ lengths ninth of 12 to Tuz in Al Shindagha Sprint (40/1) at this course (6f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Not taken lightly.
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10
(13)
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Western Symphonyt21
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-5| J: R Mullen| T: B Seemar| OR:  82| CD
9/1
Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 21 days ago, readily. Up 8 lb but still needs considering.
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11
(15)
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King Gold21
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-13| J: A de Vries| T: N Caullery
11/1
Off 3 months before good 3¾ lengths third of 10 to Western Symphony in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 21 days ago. One for the shortlist.
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12
(11)
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Rodainit21
Age: 9|  Weight: 8-11| J: P Cosgrave| T: B Seemar| OR:  101| CD
33/1
C&D winner. 28/1, below form 8½ lengths fifth of 10 to Western Symphony in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Others appeal more.
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13
(9)
Horse silk
Ayr Harbour7
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-8| J: R Ffrench| T: M Appleby| OR:  72| D
40/1
Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 25/1) 7 days ago.
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14
(4)
Horse silk
Kimbeart117
Age: 9|  Weight: 8-8| J: Fernando Jara| T: A Albadwawi| C| D
33/1
Course winner. Last of 6 in handicap at Hanover (8f, good to soft, 181/10). Off 117 days. First run for yard after leaving Adel Massaad. Eleven runs since last win in 2020.
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15
(1)
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Shanty Star6
Age: 7|  Weight: 8-8| J: F Herholdt| T: R Bouresly| OR:  81| CD
28/1
C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Sharjah in November. 40/1, 18¾ lengths tenth of 12 to Fanaar in Jebel Ali Mile at Jebel Ali (8f) 6 days ago. Not ruled out if shrugging off latest run.
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Forecasts

Ever Given (5/2), Royal Mews (4/1), Golden Goal (5/1), Imperial Empire (13/2), Western Symphony (9/1), King Gold (11/1), Sifting Sands (16/1), Road Bloc (18/1), Fast Raaj (20/1), Shanty Star (28/1), King Of The Match (33/1), On The Warpath (33/1), Kimbear (33/1), Rodaini (33/1), Ayr Harbour (40/1)

Verdict

ROYAL MEWS kickstarted 2023 with a career-best win here and this consistent sort is weighted to go close once more. King Gold could provide the biggest danger if, as expected, building on his recent C&D third after a break, while Western Symphony must enter calculations too on the back of his ready C&D success.

  1. Royal Mews4/1
  2. King Gold11/1
  3. Western Symphony9/1

Prize Money

1st: 168,960.00 AED2nd: 63,912.00 AED3rd: 31,750.00 AED4th: 14,530.00 AED5th: 7,323.00 AED6th: 4,372.00 AED

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