WAR HAWK wasn't able to reward favourite backers last time but is given another chance. Lahresh may prove the sternest threat, while City of Delight is interesting switching to this surface.
War Hawk
Lahresh
City Of Delight
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
8. War Hawk
J: James DoyleT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 42116724-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Three wins from 11 runs last year. 7/4, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9.7f) 34 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
2. Shepperton Lodge
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 7/314014-0
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Two wins from 6 runs last year, latest here in November. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Gun Carriage
J: Cieren FallonT: Dylan Cunha
F: 3102-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
2/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 days ago, not clear run. Significantly back up in trip.
11. Antrim
J: Sam JamesT: K. R. Burke
F: 57311-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year, latest at Newcastle in December. 6/4, fourth of 6 in handicap there (10.2f) 15 days ago. May not get his own way out in front on dirt debut.
1. Princ Rouz
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 1/66915-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Latest win at Jebel Ali in November. Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/2) there (9.7f) 34 days ago.
6. Lahresh
J: Richard MullenT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 30388836-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Course winner. 9/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9.7f) 34 days ago. Enters calculations on pick of efforts.
10. Arabian Tale
J: Chantal Sutherland-KruseT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 14340204-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. 11/4, fourth of 6 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9.7f) 20 days ago.
5. Hans Andersen
J: F. GoncalvesT: Veronika Jandova, Denmark
F: 09154775-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
33/1, 5½ lengths fifth of 14 to Book Review in handicap at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago.
12. Book Review
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
F: 46/276915-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
5-time course winner, latest in December. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Meydan (12f, good to soft, 33/1) 28 days ago.
14. Acacus
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 21469-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
50/1, first run since leaving C. & Y. Lerner when thirteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others preferred.
13. Valdivia
J: Shakir Al BalushiT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 41/45126-8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (9.4f, good) 7 days ago.
7. Thundering
J: Vaclav JanacekT: G. Arizkorreta, Spain
F: 8/1444591-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner minor event at Pau (9.9f) 64 days ago.
4. Go Soldier Go
J: Adrie de VriesT: Fawzi Abdulla Nass, Bahrain
F: 233/53670-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 19½ lengths eleventh of 14 to Book Review in handicap (25/1) at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago. Slow starter who's hard to make a case for at present.
9. City Of Delight
J: Ray DawsonT: David Menuisier
F: 116/11209-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
162
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. 14/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good). Off 162 days. Is bred for the surface and can't be ignored.
16. Vino Sauro
J: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie Osborne
F: 330-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
33/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (9.4f, good) 7 days ago. Has work to do in this company.
15. Ezaj
J: Sam HitchcottT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 72411/800-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. 24 lengths twelfth of 14 to Book Review in handicap (10/1) at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago. Hard to make a case for.