Meydan

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Breeders' Cup hero STRAIGHT NO CHASER could still be getting better judged on his easy win in Saudi 6 weeks ago and might prove just too strong for last year's winner Tuz in what could develop into a straight fight between the pair. Nakatomi and Remake can battle it out for third.

  • Straight No Chaser
  • Tuz
  • Nakatomi
6f Grp 1 Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 9. Straight No Chaser
    J: John R. VelazquezT: Dan Blacker, USA
    F: 311/411-1
    Price History:
    2.38
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Breeders' Cup Sprint winner in November and followed up in Group 2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint at King Abdulaziz (6f) 42 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Muqtahem. Leading claims.
  • 11. Tuz
    J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
    F: 2/1011-111
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Has won his last 6 outings over this C&D, including this race last year. Looked as good as ever when beating American Stage by 5 lengths in the Al Shimaal last month. Looks sure to make a bold bid to defend his crown.
  • 6. Nakatomi
    J: Emisael JaramilloT: Wesley A. Ward, USA
    F: 123/33126-
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    154
    Verdict
    Smart gelding. Six wins from 20 Flat runs. 46/10, bit below form 5 lengths sixth of 11 to Straight No Chaser in Breeders' Cup Sprint at Del Mar (6f). Off 154 days. Likely to be thereabouts if back to his best.
  • 7. Remake
    J: Frankie DettoriT: Koichi Shintani, Japan
    F: 112/1410-7
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Very smart horse. Eight wins from 18 Flat runs. Below form 9¼ lengths seventh of 12 to Straight No Chaser in Group 2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint (4/1) at King Abdulaziz (6f) 42 days ago. Each-way claims if back to his best under Dettori.
  • 12. American Stage
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Yoshito Yahagi, Japan
    F: 322111-2
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Useful colt. Three wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Chukyo in December. Creditable 5 lengths second of 12 to Tuz in Mahab Al Shimaal at this C&D (7/2) 35 days ago, well positioned.
  • 10. Super Chow
    J: Chantal Sutherland-KruseT: Jorge Delgado, USA
    F: 1314436-1
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Useful horse. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 32/10, didn't need to improve to win 6-runner listed race at Gulfstream (6f) 42 days ago by ¾ length from Concrete Glory.
  • 3. Eastern World
    J: Ray DawsonT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
    F: 01/99-443
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Useful gelding. C&D winner. 50/1, very good 5¼ lengths third of 12 to Tuz in Mahab Al Shimaal at this C&D 35 days ago, well positioned.
  • 13. Dark Saffron
    J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
    F: 213-3251
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Useful gelding. One win from 3 runs last year. Career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this C&D (5/2) 22 days ago, easily. Easy to look elsewhere.
  • 5. Kurojishi Joe
    J: Keita TosakiT: Inao Okada, Japan
    F: 1422522-5
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Smart horse. Creditable 7¾ lengths fifth of 16 to in Group 3 Negishi Stakes at Tokyo (7f) 62 days ago.
  • 2. Drews Gold
    J: Silvestre De SousaT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
    F: 112375/39
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Useful horse. 18½ lengths ninth of 12 to Tuz in Mahab Al Shimaal (25/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Uphill task.
  • 1. Colour Up
    J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
    F: 4102-2254
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Three-time C&D winner. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 16/1, bit below form 7 lengths fourth of 12 to Tuz in Mahab Al Shimaal at this C&D 35 days ago.
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Non-Runners
  • 4. Jasper Krone
    J: Non RunnerT: Hideyuki Mori, Japan
    F: 07/40002-9
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
  • 8. Royal Commando
    J: Christophe LemaireT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
    F: 6239/11
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Smart horse. 16/1, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner listed race at Jebel Ali (5f) 49 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Ponntos. This demands more again.

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