Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
7 months ago
MEYDAN 23 January 2026
Al Khail Trophy Presented By Longines (Group 3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 6f 11y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- 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
First win since Listed success as 3yo over C&D earlier this month; unexposed at 1m6f
2390-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 112
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | 9-4 | 1/12 | Burdett Road (1¾L) | 21/10 | 112 | 107 | |
| 4 Nov 25 | Fle Flemington | 16f GS | HcG1 | 8-7 | 10/24 | Half Yours (10L) | 25/1 | - | 108 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Cau Caulfield | 12f Gd | HcG1 | 8-11 | 9/18 | Half Yours (4¾L) | 14/1 | - | 107 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | G3 | 9-7 | 3/6 | Giavellotto (2¼L) | 16/1 | 110 | 114 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GS | G3 | 9-3 | 2/5 | Al Aasy (3L) | 15/2 | 110 | 111 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 10f GF | L | 9-8 | 5/5 | Royal Dubai (8¾L) | 7/1 | 112 | 96 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D winner and beaten half a length in this last term; at best coming off a strong pace
23202-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 110
Days: 160
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 13.5f GF | G3 | 9-7 | 2/6 | Furthur (3L) | 3/1C | 110 | 109 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | G2 | 9-3 | 11/12 | Rebel's Romance (24L) | 25/1 | 111 | 83 |
| 16 May 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | G2 | 9-3 | 2/5 | Rebel's Romance (hd) | 7/1 | 110 | 112 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 16f Gd | G2 | 9-3 | 3/10 | Dubai Future (3½L) | 9/1 | 108 | 112 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 15f GF | HcG2 | 9-3 | 2/12 | Byzantine Dream (1¼L) | 5/1 | 107 | 111 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 14f GF | G3 | 9-5 | 3/9 | Keffaaf (½L) | 6/1 | 107 | 107 |
2yo Gr 1 winner; no wins since; regressive last term and gelded since last seen
45746-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 110
Days: 89
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 15.5f VSft | G1 | 9-4 t | 6/7 | Arrow Eagle (4¼L) | 14/1 | - | 112 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Lon Longchamp | 20f VSft | G1 | 9-2 t | 4/8 | Caballo De Mar (3¼L) | 48/10 | - | 113 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 18f GS | G2 | 9-7 tb | 7/8 | Sweet William (31L) | 6/1 | 113 | 86 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Dea Deauville | 12.5f Sft | G2 | 9-4 tb | 5/6 | Sibayan (4½L) | 13/2 | - | 108 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 16f Gd | G1 | 9-12 tb | 4/8 | Scandinavia (3¾L) | 12/1 | 114 | 113 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | G2 | 9-3 tb1 | 4/12 | Rebel's Romance (4½L) | 10/1 | 112 | 115 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Group 2 winner in his pomp; not at his best here last winter; no match for Meydaan latest
1242-4
Age: 10
Weight: 9-4
OR: 108
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | 9-4 | 4/12 | Meydaan (5½L) | 25/1 | 109 | 99 | |
| 3 Oct 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 14f GS | L | 9-0 | 2/7 | Bel Et Bien (¾L) | 13/2 | - | 110 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Lon Longchamp | 15.5f Sft | G3 | 9-0 | 4/5 | Double Major (7¼L) | 17/5 | - | 102 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Dea Deauville | 15f Gd | G2 | 9-4 | 2/5 | Double Major (snk) | 16/1 | - | 107 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Die Dieppe | 15f Sft | 9-1 | 1/9 | Coetzee (shd) | 14/5F | 101 | 104 | |
| 13 Jun 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 15f Gd | L | 9-1 | 4/9 | The Good Man (2L) | 14/1 | - | 103 |
Dual Gr 3 winner; missed 2 years but shown he retains ability since; Listed winner latest
29/21-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 107
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 25 | Dea Deauville | 12.5f St | L | 9-2 | 1/9 | Croquis (1½L) | 1/2F | - | 108 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | L | 9-7 | 2/6 | Shader (9L) | 4/1 | 109 | 101 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Fle Flemington | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-4 | 9/11 | Atishu (3½L) | 9/5F | - | 115 |
| 21 Oct 23 | Cau Caulfield | 12f Gd | HcG1 | 8-7 | 2/18 | Without A Fight (hd) | 9/2F | - | 117 |
| 7 Oct 23 | Fle Flemington | 10f Gd | G1 | 8-13 | 2/16 | Gold Trip (1¾L) | 11/2 | - | 118 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GF | G3 | 9-10 | 2/6 | Passenger (shd) | 10/11F | 111 | 116 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Losing run since winning over this trip at Ascot in July 2023; Ebor 5th latest; needs more
48335-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 103
Days: 153
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-7 | 5/22 | Ethical Diamond (4½L) | 25/1 | 103 | 109 |
| 11 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 3/13 | Oneforthegutter (3L) | 11/1 | 100 | 106 |
| 4 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 16f GF | L | 9-2 t | 3/4 | Coltrane (½L) | 25/1 | 100 | 110 |
| 17 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-8 t | 8/16 | French Master (5¼L) | 50/1 | 101 | 105 |
| 9 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 14f Gd | L | 9-2 | 4/4 | Al Qareem (34L) | 11/2 | 102 | 62 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-9 | 3/14 | Teumessias Fox (2¾L) | 33/1 | 102 | 107 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Beaten 6l over C&D three weeks ago behind a few of these; likely to need a career best
1580-5
Age: 9
Weight: 9-4
OR: 101
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | 9-4 t | 5/12 | Meydaan (5¾L) | 14/1 | 102 | 99 | |
| 19 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HL | 11-2 t | 3/4 | Rubaud (3¼L) | 13/2 | 140 | 141 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Yor York | 10.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 t | 11/14 | Grey Cuban (6¼L) | 14/1 | 103 | 99 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-8 t | 8/22 | Ethical Diamond (5½L) | 25/1 | 104 | 109 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 2/14 | Cavern Club (1¼L) | 11/2 | 137 | 141 |
| 4 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 14f GF | 2Hc | 10-2 t | 5/10 | Story Horse (2½L) | 6/1 | 105 | 110 |
Only a maiden win to his name; had run of the race when 3rd behind Meydaan latest
6342-3
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 102
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | 8-13 h | 3/12 | Meydaan (3½L) | 18/5 | 102 | 101 | |
| 3 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 14f GS | 3yL | 9-3 h1 | 2/8 | Fantasy World (nk) | 17/2 | 101 | 107 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f Sft | 23yHc | 9-6 | 4/7 | Tenability (7½L) | 25/1 | 103 | 104 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 11.5f GF | L | 8-13 | 3/4 | Arabian Crown (4½L) | 9/4 | 105 | 104 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2 | 9-2 b1 | 6/9 | Amiloc (9½L) | 10/1 | 107 | 96 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 p1 | 12/18 | Lambourn (23L) | 40/1 | 107 | 85 |
Verdict
Having been a regular threat at this level a few seasons ago, WEST WIND BLOWS can follow up his Listed success last time out
West Wind Blows
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Meydaan,
7/2 Epic Poet,
4/1 West Wind Blows,
15/2 Nightwalker,
8/1 Sunway,
10/1 Goya Senora,
16/1 Kihavah,
20/1 Real Dream
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