A competitive listed race that can see MYSTERIOUS NIGHT get the better of some old foes on his return. Marbaan may prove second best and confirm form from last time with Make Me King.
Mysterious Night
Marbaan
Make Me King
7f Listed
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Mysterious Night
J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
F: 75/1102-22
Price History:
3.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
287
Verdict
Smart gelding. C&D winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 8/11, respectable 2 lengths second of 9 to Marbaan in Ras Al Khor at this C&D (good), conceding first run. Off 9 months. Shortlist material.
5. Al Qudra
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Charlie Appleby
F: 15128-218
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
251
Verdict
Useful gelding. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 8½ lengths eighth of 10 to Jonquil in Greenham Stakes at Newbury (7f, good, 11/4). Off 8 months. Bit to find on form.
1. Marbaan
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Michael Costa, UAE
F: 5002-1162
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Smart horse. C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Respectable ½-length second of 15 to Dark Trooper in listed race (5/1) at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 13 days ago. Has a penalty to carry though merits consideration.
2. Make Me King
J: James DoyleT: Hamad Al Jehani
F: 1-3331483
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Smart gelding. Latest win at Pontefract in July. 9/2, creditable ½-length third of 15 to Dark Trooper in listed race at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 13 days ago. Can give another good account.
8. Anno Domini
J: Richard MullenT: Charlie Appleby
F: 115-2
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
246
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. 6/5, creditable second of 6 in conditions stakes at Newmarket (7f, good), nearest finish. Off 8 months. Has been gelded and should have more to offer.
14. Dubai Beach
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: Saeed bin Suroor
F: 7/2-711271
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
122
Verdict
Useful filly. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. 6/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (7f), cosily. Off 122 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Vafortino
J: Adrie de VriesT: Charlie Fellowes
F: 66320-555
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Smart gelding. Fifth of 8 in minor event at Cologne (7f, good to soft, 13/5) 82 days ago, left with too much to do. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. Won this 2 years ago and not taken lightly.
9. Andreas Vesalius
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 7-2494024
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Useful gelding. 25/1, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 15 to Dark Trooper in listed race at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 13 days ago.
10. Khanjar
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 722-61352
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Smart gelding. 9/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Meydan (7f) 14 days ago. May find a few too good back in this higher grade.
3. Native Approach
J: Sam HitchcottT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 2151-5776
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Useful gelding. C&D winner. Respectable 2¾ lengths sixth of 15 to Dark Trooper in listed race (14/1) at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 13 days ago. Has work to do.
6. Roi De France
J: Pat DobbsT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
F: 2012-3260
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
183
Verdict
Smart gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twenty second of 27 in handicap (9/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, firm), hampered. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden.
12. Giustino
J: F. GoncalvesT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
F: 111-96
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
300
Verdict
Useful colt. 20¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Golden Vekoma in Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz (8f, 20/1). Off 10 months. Very hard to make a case for.
11. Mountbatten
J: Ben Martin CoenT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 16-804318
Price History:
67.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Useful gelding. Course winner. Six wins from 18 Flat runs. 25/1, respectable 4¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Dark Trooper in listed race at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.
13. Ehraz
J: Myrzabek KappushevT: Ali Al Badwawi, UAE
F: 332/0078-6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 18¾ lengths sixth of 7 to El Nasseeb in listed race at Meydan (6f, 20/1) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.