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'You can forget about mudlarks' - Three fast ground horses to follow at Wincanton
1 week ago
MEYDAN 5 April 2025
Saturday 5th April
Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World (Group 1) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hasn't really taken to dirt and, although he won this in 2024, this is a stronger renewal
632-37
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 120
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 9f Fs | G1 | 9-0 | 7/14 | Forever Young (15½L) | 16/1 | 120 | 94 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | G1 | 9-1 | 3/12 | Walk Of Stars (7L) | 5/1 | 120 | 103 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | G1 | 9-6 | 2/12 | Charyn (2L) | 11/2 | 120 | 122 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G1 | 9-10 | 3/5 | Notable Speech (1¾L) | 5/1 | 120 | 120 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 6/13 | Charyn (8½L) | 7/2 | 120 | 103 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 1/16 | Namur (shd) | 20/1 | 116 | 121 |
Unbeaten as 2yo; posted best efforts in 2024 over 1m2f on a sound surface; each-way shot
44335-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 118
Days: 203
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 5/8 | Economics (2L) | 11/2 | 119 | 120 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | G1 | 9-1 | 3/13 | City Of Troy (4½L) | 33/1 | 112 | 120 |
| 6 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 10f Sft | G1 | 8-13 | 3/6 | City Of Troy (2L) | 12/1 | 112 | 116 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Cha Chantilly | 10.5f Hy | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/14 | Look De Vega (3¾L) | 89/10 | - | 110 |
| 4 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/11 | Notable Speech (4½L) | 14/1 | 111 | 112 |
| 30 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 1/9 | Al Musmak (1¼L) | 100/30 | 98 | 108 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
In fine form in Bahrain this year and ran well in Saudi but considerably more is required
1-1131
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 112
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 25 | Bhr Bahrain | 8f Gd | L | 9-5 | 1/6 | Oliver Show (3L) | - | 114 | |
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 7f GF | G2 | 9-0 | 3/13 | Ascoli Piceno (1¼L) | 25/1 | - | 117 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Bhr Bahrain | 8f GF | L | 9-3 | 1/8 | Pure Dreamer (1¼L) | - | 100 | |
| 3 Jan 25 | Bhr Bahrain | 8f Gd | 9-6 | 1/5 | Byline (3½L) | - | 108 | ||
| 13 Dec 24 | Bhr Bahrain | 8f GF | 9-0 | 1/7 | Byline (2¼L) | - | 108 | ||
| 15 Nov 24 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f Gd | G2 | 9-2 | 9/12 | Spirit Dancer (18½L) | - | 82 |
Not a regular winner and, although he's a reliable yardstick, he faces a tough task
06-232
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 112
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G2 | 9-0 | 2/8 | Nations Pride (1¼L) | 4/1 | 110 | 113 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | G1 | 9-0 | 3/8 | Romantic Warrior (5L) | 33/1 | 110 | 114 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f GF | G2 | 9-0 | 2/9 | Poker Face (shd) | 9/1 | 109 | 113 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | L | 9-11 | 6/9 | Poker Face (4¾L) | 12/1 | 110 | 107 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 9-12 | 10/20 | Carrytheone (11½L) | 12/1 | 110 | 94 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | G3 | 9-5 | 1/7 | Prague (½L) | 7/2 | 106 | 113 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hasn't really fulfilled early promise and needs to raise his game to win this
3286-2
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 115
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | L | 9-2 | 2/4 | Tyrrhenian Sea (2¾L) | 4/9F | 118 | 108 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | G2 | 9-10 p1 | 6/11 | Diego Velazquez (2½L) | 100/30 | 119 | 112 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | G1 | 9-8 b | 8/13 | City Of Troy (12L) | 28/1 | 119 | 105 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G1 | 9-10 b1 | 2/5 | Notable Speech (1½L) | 11/2 | 110 | 121 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 3/13 | Charyn (5L) | 15/2 | 110 | 112 |
| 1 May 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GS | L | 9-5 | 3/5 | Quddwah (2¼L) | 2/1F | 112 | 111 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
4-9 in Japan, including a Grade 2 win; however, well beaten last twice and up against it
1010-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 113
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 25 | Chk Chukyo | 11f GF | HcG2 | 9-1 | 11/16 | Lord Del Rey (13L) | 43/10 | - | 92 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 15f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 16/18 | Urban Chic (31L) | 43/5 | - | 76 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Chk Chukyo | 11f Gd | 3yG2 | 9-0 | 1/14 | June Take (½L) | 22/5 | - | 112 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Nak Nakayama | 10f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 17/17 | Justin Milano (13½L) | 6/1 | - | 89 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Han Hanshin | 9f Y | 3yG3 | 9-0 | 1/10 | Noble Roger (6L) | 84/10 | - | 111 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Multiple Group/Grade 1 winner and comes here in decent heart; more needed
210-91
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 115
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G2 | 9-0 p | 1/8 | Holloway Boy (1¼L) | 5/2 | 115 | 117 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 9f Fm | G1 | 8-11 | 9/12 | Spirit Of St Louis (5¼L) | 5/2F | - | 111 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f Gd | G2 | 9-2 | 10/12 | Spirit Dancer (21L) | - | 77 | |
| 11 Aug 24 | Cln Colonial Downs | 10f Fm | G1 | 8-12 | 1/6 | Integration (1¾L) | EvensF | - | 122 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Sar Saratoga | 9.5f Fm | G1 | 8-12 | 2/8 | Measured Time (2L) | 59/10 | - | 116 |
| 11 May 24 | Bba Belmont At The Big A | 11f Gd | G2 | 8-12 | 3/9 | Silver Knott (4¾L) | 9/10F | - | 114 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Going Specialist - 13 wins from 17 starts on this ground (76%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Top class on turf; posted an incredible effort on dirt debut last time; the one to beat
111-12
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 127
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 9f Fs | G1 | 9-0 t | 2/14 | Forever Young (nk) | 2/1 | 125 | 127 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | G1 | 9-0 t | 1/8 | Poker Face (4½L) | 6/5 | 125 | 124 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-0 t | 1/11 | Liberty Island (1½L) | 1/10F | - | 126 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | G2 | 9-2 t | 1/11 | Ka Ying Generation (4¼L) | 1/10F | 133 | 127 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Tok Tokyo | 8f Gd | G1 | 9-2 | 1/18 | Namur (½L) | 13/5F | - | 121 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Y | G1 | 9-0 t | 1/11 | Prognosis (nk) | 9/10F | - | 125 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Grade 1 winner in Japan in November; has run well both starts since and has prospects
3212-3
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 121
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Nak Nakayama | 9f GF | G2 | 9-4 | 3/16 | Sixpence (1¼L) | 9/5F | - | 117 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 2/14 | Voyage Bubble (1¼L) | 18/5 | - | 121 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 1/17 | Elton Barows (2½L) | 43/10 | - | 126 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Tok Tokyo | 8f GF | G2 | 9-2 | 2/17 | Jun Blossom (1L) | 11/5F | - | 122 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Tok Tokyo | 8f Gd | G1 | 9-2 | 3/18 | Romantic Warrior (½L) | 3/1 | - | 119 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 8f Gd | G2 | 9-0 | 1/17 | Serifos (1¾L) | 7/5F | - | 124 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Grade 1 winner; held by Soul Rush on 1m form in November but this trip should suit better
1/14-4
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 115
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Tok Tokyo | 8f GF | G3 | 8-11 | 4/16 | Water Licht (1L) | 8/5F | - | 106 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 8f GF | G1 | 8-11 | 4/17 | Soul Rush (2¾L) | 27/10F | - | 114 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Tok Tokyo | 9f GF | G2F | 9-0 | 1/15 | Scintillation (1¼L) | 13/5 | - | 119 |
| 12 Nov 23 | Kyo Kyoto | 11f GF | G1F | 8-7 | 1/15 | Rouge Eveil (¾L) | 7/5F | - | 117 |
| 17 Sep 23 | Han Hanshin | 9f GF | 3yG2F | 8-7 | 2/17 | Masked Diva (1½L) | 11/10F | - | 109 |
Grade 1 winner from 1m-1m4f and fine second to Romantic Warrior in Hong Kong last time
2/302-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 117
Days: 118
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | G1 | 8-10 | 2/11 | Romantic Warrior (1½L) | 83/10 | - | 117 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Tok Tokyo | 10f GF | G1 | 8-11 | 13/15 | Do Deuce (5¾L) | 13/10F | - | 102 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G1 | 8-8 | 3/12 | Rebel's Romance (3L) | 2/1 | 121 | 113 |
| 26 Nov 23 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | G1 | 8-7 | 2/18 | Equinox (4L) | 27/10 | - | 120 |
| 15 Oct 23 | Kyo Kyoto | 10f Gd | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 1/18 | Masked Diva (1L) | 1/10F | - | 119 |
| 21 May 23 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 1/18 | Harper (6L) | 2/5F | - | 120 |
Verdict
Romantic Warrior will be hard to beat but preference is for an each-way play on GHOSTWRITER, who could be the type to improve again.
Ghostwriter
Betting Forecast:
1/2 Romantic Warrior,
8/1 Liberty Island,
10/1 Nations Pride,
Soul Rush,
14/1 Facteur Cheval,
16/1 Brede Weg,
20/1 Ghostwriter,
40/1 Holloway Boy,
50/1 Maljoom,
66/1 Goemon,
Meisho Tabaru
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