It could be worth chancing DESTRUCTIVE making his UAE debut for top local connections. Khanjar brings solid form to the table and may be next best, while the unexposed African Candy also enters calculations.
Destructive
Khanjar
African Candy
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Destructive
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 4454-1110
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
231
Verdict
3 wins from 4 runs for Michael Bell early this year. Last of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (8f). Has the pedigree to take to dirt and joined top outfit. Really interesting on UAE debut.
2. Khanjar
J: Antonio FresuT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 5722-6135
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner in January. 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap again at this C&D 14 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and has good chance on pick of form.
3. Rawy
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 76-564025
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
C&D winner. Good second at Jebel Ali in March. Might have needed run when fifth of 9 in handicap there 34 days ago. Merits respect.
4. Telemark
J: William BuickT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 8-7475649
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Ninth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Newbury (7f, heavy) 42 days ago, not ideally placed. Interesting raider with Buick on board but dirt the obvious question mark.
5. Gorak
J: Ray DawsonT: Charlie Fellowes
F: 30-268730
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
104
Verdict
Ran well several times on turf in the spring/summer. 22/1, last of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm), doing too much too soon. Off 104 days. Not bred for dirt and hard to fancy strongly bearing that in mind.
6. Fight Zone
J: Daniel TudhopeT: A. Daud, UAE
F: 46/06-131
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
First run since leaving D. Watson when winning 11-runner handicap at Jebel Ali (7f, 4/1) 20 days ago (career best). Enters calculations.
7. Freedom Fighter
J: Chantal Sutherland-KruseT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 6/2206-809
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
266
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 28/1). Off 8 months. Hard to make a case for.
8. African Candy
J: Richard MullenT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 2-8114
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
264
Verdict
Lightly raced type recorded 2 wins at Jebel Ali last season. Bit below form when fourth there on final start. Interesting on handicap debut.
9. Magic Petition
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 42-534804
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 40/1, fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.4f) 28 days ago.Has poor strike rate but edging back down the weights.
10. Million Doro
J: Sam HitchcottT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 03-523410
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner in March. Tenth of 13 in handicap (15/2) at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
11. Nyaar
J: M. P. SheehyT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 1041-5704
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 11 to Fight Zone in handicap at Jebel Ali (7f, 18/1) 20 days ago. Not entirely ruled out.