Meydan
Today, Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
BORDER EDGE looks his stable's first string on jockey bookings and gets the nod. Breakdancer appeals as next best, while Jungle Mac shouldn't be too far away again.
Border Edge
Breakdancer
Jungle Mac
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
3. DaarkomJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: M. Al Mheiri, UAEF: 38/1-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictFirst run since leaving William Haggas when 7/2, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 33 days ago by ½ length from Jungle Mac. Can make presence felt.
4. Open MindJ: Non RunnerT: Saeed bin SuroorF: 677/5-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
- 5. Jungle MacJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: B. Seemar, UAEF: 0/4295022-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictGood ½-length second of 16 to Daarkom in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good, 18/1) 33 days ago. Should give another good account. - 6. BreakdancerJ: James DoyleT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 7/86110-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictTwo wins from 5 runs last year. 3/1, bit below form 4 lengths tenth of 16 to Daarkom in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 33 days ago. Shortlist material. 
8. Jumaira BayJ: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAEF: 74/703436-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictSixteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, creditable 2¼ lengths sixth of 16 to Daarkom in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 33 days ago. Can give good account without proving serious threat to principals.- 9. Border EdgeJ: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAEF: 4/8044245-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictBit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f, 10/1) 34 days ago. Not taken lightly back down in grade. 
13. Hidden SecretJ: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAEF: 642/5552-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictGood second of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (7f, 3/1) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher.
16. LemurianJ: ReserveT: D. Watson, UAEF: 8/76712-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 120
VerdictWinner at Windsor in September. Good second of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft). Off 120 days. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. RESERVE.
12. Action PointJ: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAEF: 0729548-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictTwenty one runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (6f) 14 days ago.
14. KahrmanJ: Victor SalgadoT: R. Bouresly, KuwaitF: 73-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictEighth of 16 in minor event (80/1) at Meydan (7f) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form.
18. Split The ProfitJ: ReserveT: Salman Al Sabri, UAEF: 5053473-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictRemains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 9/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 6 days ago. RESERVE.
7. Road BlocJ: Charlie BennettT: Osama Refai, UAEF: 519150-00- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictLatest win here in November. 50/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
2. Impressive ActJ: Richard MullenT: B. Seemar, UAEF: 9417-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict15/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Meydan (6f) 42 days ago.
1. Expert ChoiceJ: F. GoncalvesT: A Cintra & Julio Olascoaga, UruguayF: 661/87170-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 83
VerdictCourse winner. Last of 16 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 83 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Condor PasaJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Ismail MohammedF: 97/396470-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse winner. Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Meydan (8f) 42 days ago. May do better back on turf.
11. Chef De PartieJ: Adrie de VriesT: M Mardood, UAEF: 02502093-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictWinless after 32 Flat runs. 9/1, bit below form third of 16 in maiden at Abu Dhabi (8f, good) 33 days ago.
15. Sunday FudgeJ: ReserveT: Veronika Jandova, DenmarkF: 4263/2868-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict28/1, first run since leaving Soren Jensen when last of 8 in handicap at Meydan (6f) 42 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
17. Pure AmbitionJ: ReserveT: Q. Aboud, UAEF: 78/890005-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictFifth of 8 in maiden (66/1) at Abu Dhabi (6f, good) 27 days ago. RESERVE.- Unnamed Favourite
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