12:20 Meydan
Saturday 28 March 2026
All11:4512:2012:5513:3014:2014:5515:3516:1016:45
Race 2 - Godolphin Mile Sponsored By EMAAR (Group 2) - Dirt
- 4YO plus  |  1m  |  12 Runners  |  Dirt
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Produced a career best when winning 11-runner Burj Nahaar over C&D last time by 4 lengths from The Camden Colt. Did get his own way out in front and is likely to face more pace pressure this time. Respected nonetheless.
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Won 4 times in USA in 2025, including the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic in August. Hasn't fired on last 2 starts but they were both in top company (Pegasus World Cup and Saudi Cup) and he's interesting eased back in grade.
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Smart gelding who is a 3-time C&D winner, the latest of which came in the Firebreak Stakes in January. Well held behind Meydaan in Al Maktoum Classic back over further last time and connections will be pinning their hopes on the drop back in trip sparking a return to form.
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Trained by Kenny McPeek for his latest win in an allowance optional claimer at Keeneland in October, this smart performer has since returned to former trainer and was a respectable 9¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Meydaan in Al Maktoum Classic at this course last time. Merits respect.
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Was a smart performer at best for Rodolphe Brisset in USA but offered little on recent UAE debut and will need to step up markedly on that, although the booking of Jose Ortiz is a positive.
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Won minor event over this C&D last season. Good 4 lengths second of 11 to Commissioner King in Burj Nahaar here last time but needs to find more again.
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Useful colt comes here having taken his last 2 starts, including when dead-heating with Masmak in 11-runner Jebel Ali Mile at Jebel Ali last time. The stiff finish seemed to suit there but this is a very different test.
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Smart handicapper who won over this C&D in December. Has also won his last 2 (both at Jebel Ali), posting a career best last time. Takes a hike in class here and chances are he'll need to progress again to play a hand.
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Career best when easily winning 9-runner handicap over C&D last time. Needs to step up again in this company.
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Was well positioned when finishing 2 lengths third of 12 to Zandvoort in handicap at Jebel Ali last time. On the fringes but hard to recommend as a win candidate.
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Has taken well to dirt, winning handicaps at this course in December and January. Not at same level when 9¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Commissioner King in Burj Nahaar last time and would be a surprise winner.
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Better than ever when dead-heating with David of Athens in Jebel Ali MIle on penultimate start. Wasn't disgraced when sixth behind Meydaan in Al Maktoum Classic last time and should appreciate dropping back to 1m, though others hold stronger claims.
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Forecasts
Commissioner King (15/8), Mendelssohn Bay (4/1), David Of Athens (7/1), Banishing (8/1), Generous Tipper (10/1), Hypnus (12/1), Telemark (16/1), Masmak (16/1), The Camden Colt (20/1), Diamond Dealer (20/1), Zandvoort (20/1), World Record (25/1)
With Commissioner King likely to be taken on for the lead, this may set up for something ridden just a little more patiently, with USA raider BANISHING fitting the bill. The aforementioned Commissioner King can hold on for second, while Mendelssohn Bay completes the trio to focus on.
Prize Money
1st: $572,100.002nd: $216,400.003rd: $107,500.004th: $49,200.005th: $24,800.006th: $14,800.00
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