17:50 Meydan

Saturday 5 April 2025

All13:3514:1014:4515:2016:0016:4017:1517:5018:30

Race 8 - Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) - Turf

  • 4YO plus  |   1m 4f  |   Good  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:50  |   Winning time: 2m 27.05s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(7)
Horse silk
Califv42
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-1| J: A de Vries| T: F Nass| OR:  117
66/1
Smart gelding. 16/1, first run since leaving C. & Y. Lerner when creditable 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Shin Emperor in Group 2 Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz (10.4f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Likely to find a few too strong.
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2
(6)
Horse silk
Durezza132
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-1| J: C Soumillon| T: T Ozeki
22/1
Very smart horse. Good neck second of 14 to Do Deuce in Japan Cup at Tokyo (11.9f, good to firm). Off 132 days. Not taken lightly.
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3
(9)
Horse silk
Giavellotto118
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-1| J: Oisin Murphy| T: M Botti| OR:  119| D
11/2
Very smart horse. Three wins from 6 runs last year. Career best when winning 13-runner Hong Kong Vase () at Sha Tin (11.9f, good) by 2½ lengths from Dubai Honour, well on top finish. Off 118 days. Should be in the mix.
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4
(4)
Horse silk
Rebel's Romance49
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR:  123| CD
5/2
High-class gelding (7-time Group/Grade1 winner). Won this last year and readily landed odds in H. H. The Amir Trophy at Al Uqda (11.4f, good) 48 days ago. Should make another bold bid.
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Timeform
5
(2)
Horse silk
Calandagan168
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: M Barzalona| T: F Graffard| OR:  125| BF| D
5/4
High-class gelding. Three wins from 6 runs last year. 6/4, respectable ½-length second of 11 to Anmaat in Champion Stakes at Ascot (10f, soft). Off 168 days. Tops the shortlist.
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6
(3)
Horse silk
Danon Decilet169
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: K Tosaki| T: S Yasuda| D
14/1
Very smart colt. Two wins from 4 runs last year, including Japan Derby. Back to best when winning 18-runner Gr 2 at Nakayama (10.9f, good to firm) 69 days ago by ¾ length from Matenro Leo. Remains with potential.
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7
(5)
Horse silk
Deira Mileb42
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: Owen Burrows| OR:  114
66/1
Smart colt. 9/2, below form sixth of 11 in minor event at King Abdulaziz (14.9f, good to firm) 42 days ago, slowly away. Difficult ask.
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8
(1)
Horse silk
Shin Emperor42
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Ryusei Sakai| T: Y Yahagi| OR:  119
8/1
Very smart colt. Career best when winning 10-runner Group 2 Neom Turf Cup (5/6) at King Abdulaziz (10.4f, good to firm) 42 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Calif. Needs considering.
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9
(8)
Horse silk
Cervinia48
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-9| J: C P Lemaire| T: T Kimura| BF| D
40/1
Smart filly. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Latest win at Kyoto in October. 5½ lengths ninth of 12 to Yoho Lake in Group 2 Kyoto Kinen at Kyoto (10.9f, good) 48 days ago. Bit to find with some of these.
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Forecasts

Calandagan (5/4), Rebel's Romance (5/2), Giavellotto (11/2), Shin Emperor (8/1), Danon Decile (14/1), Durezza (22/1), Cervinia (40/1), Deira Mile (66/1), Calif (66/1)

Verdict

CALANDAGAN was one of the leading 3-y-os in Europe last season and this looks a good opportunity for him to win a first Group 1. Last year's winner Rebel's Romance is bidding for an eighth win at the highest level and is the obvious threat, with Japanese colt Shin Emperor another to consider.

  1. Calandagan5/4
  2. Rebel's Romance5/2
  3. Shin Emperor8/1

Prize Money

1st: 3,480,001.00 AED2nd: 1,200,002.00 AED3rd: 600,001.00 AED4th: 299,998.00 AED5th: 179,998.00 AED

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