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15:10 Meydan (UAE)

GNB Sprint Handicap (Turf)

  • 14 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Standard (Turf - Good)
  • Surface: Turf
  • AED 437,692 added
  • Winner: AED 250,406
  • 2nd: AED 94,716
  • 3rd: AED 47,051
  • 4th: AED 21,537
Weighed In
  • Off Time: 15:10:16
  • 14 Ran
1(7)
Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

Finjaan

132
14/1
  • Form 18/8775-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-4

2(1)
Silk - Yellow body, black seams, yellow arms, black seams, yellow cap, black diamond
12/1
  • Form 081801-
  • Age 8
  • Weight 9-2

3(4)
Silk - Light grey, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, light grey cap
13/2
  • Form 2/99711-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-1

4(12)
Silk - Maroon, White star and sleeves, Maroon cap, White star
14/1
  • Form 20412-8
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-1

5(13)
Silk - Black, Pink braces, Black sleeves, Green cap, Orange stars
16/1
  • Form 69287-7
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-1

7(8)
Silk - Dark blue body, Emerald green diamond, white arms, emerald green diamonds, emerald green cap
20/1
  • Form 54604-0
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-13

8(15)
Silk - Dark Blue, Light blue star, checked sleeves, Quartered cap
  • Form 3334-81
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-12

9(3)
Silk - BLACK, red epaulettes, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, red star
20/1
  • Form 43266-0
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-12

10(2)
Silk - Royal Blue, Red chevrons, White and Red striped sleeves, Red and White quartered cap
25/1
  • Form 019000-
  • Age 8
  • Weight 8-10

11(10)
Silk - White, Royal Blue cross belts, check sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue spots
  • Form 700104-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 8-10

12(5)
Silk - white, large white spots, maroon sleeves, white circles, white cap, white circles
8/1
  • Form 07311-1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-10

13(8)
Silk - Red, black triple diamonds, red sleeves, black seams, diamond cap, black peak
  • Form 30683-3
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-9

14(6)
Silk - black, white spot, white hoops on sleeves,
  • Form 42435-0
  • Age 7
  • Weight 8-8

15(11)
Silk - Royal blue
14/1
  • Form 244970-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-8

6(14)
NR
  • Form 55120-0
  • Age 8
  • Weight 9-1

In depth

Verdict

Happy Dubai gained a surprise victory over 5f here last week but a 5lb rise makes this more difficult and he was earlier almost four lengths behind Alsadeek at Jebel Ali. The winner is another with a weight rise to contend with and the in-form Montmorency may have a better chance from the foot of the handicap. Mariol generally competes at pattern-race level and ended the last campaign landing a Listed contest at Lyon. CLEARLY SILVER, a regular winner in South Africa, made a very promising Carnival debut two weeks ago when a close third over an extra furlong behind Dandy Boy. With that under his belt and a furlong less to travel he looks the one to be on. Too Nice Name was a long way behind the selection last time but was drawn badly and looked in need of the run. He's better than that and could prove a threat.

Formwatch

Finjaan 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, ridden and headway well over 1f out, not able to reach leaders, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Delegator (9-2) at Newbury 7f Listed stks (1) gd in Sep.

Mariol (FR) 15-8fav (9-2) won at Lyon La Soie(FR) 6f 3yo stks in Nov, 9 ran.

Alsadeek (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 200m out, ran on well, won at Jebel Ali(UAE) 6f stks (3yo+) in Dec beating Terrific Challenge (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.

Dohasa (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Our Giant (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 6f stks (3yo+).

Sir Gerry (USA) 20-1 (9-4) 7th of 16, 7l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcap gd.

Too Nice Name (FR) 33-1 (8-13) 12th of 16, 14l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcap gd.

Happy Dubai (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) won at Meydan(UAE) 5f hcap gd beating Monsieur Joe (8-5) by 1/2l, 16 ran.

Rock Jock (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) 10th of 12, 5l behind Our Giant (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 6f stks (3yo+).

Barney McGrew (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 20th of 26, 8l behind Redford (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.

Evens And Odds (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 4th last 50 yards, 4th of 10, 6l behind Harrison George (9-0) at Redcar 7f Listed stks (1) gs in Oct.

Montmorency (IRE) (9-6) Soon led, kicked clear 500m out, kept on well, won at Abu Dhabi(UAE) 7f hcap gd, 14 ran.

Clearly Silver (SAF) 9-1 (8-9) 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcap gd.

Golden Desert (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) 11th of 14, 8l behind Solid Choice (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp.

Rileyskeepingfaith 16-1 (9-6) Always in rear, eased over 1f out, 15th of 20, 37l behind Fathsta (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) sft in Oct.

Star Crowned (USA) 16-1 (8-13) last of 16, 10l behind Happy Dubai (8-5) at Meydan(UAE) 5f hcap gd.