Willie Mullins has 11 entered in the Scottish National and this 12/1 shot can win
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MEYDAN 5 April 2025
Saturday 5th April
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UAE Derby Sponsored By Jumeirah (Group 2) (Dirt) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f 110y
- Going: Fast
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Dirt
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Best effort when fourth in Japanese Listed event last time; should appreciate this trip
2-14
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 105
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Tok Tokyo | 8f St | 3yL | 9-0 | 4/10 | Luxor Cafe (3¼L) | 81/10 | - | 110 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tok Tokyo | 8f St | 3y | 9-0 | 1/16 | Satomino Angel (4L) | 1/10F | - | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 8f St | 2y | 8-11 | 2/16 | Luxor Cafe (nse) | 19/10 | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Dual 1m1f dirt winner in Japan; respectable effort over 1m latest; claims back up in trip
6-13
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 107
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Tok Tokyo | 8f St | 3yL | 9-0 | 3/10 | Luxor Cafe (2L) | 47/1 | - | 113 |
| 6 Jan 25 | Chk Chukyo | 9f St | 3y | 9-0 | 1/12 | Golden Cloud (nse) | 55/1 | - | - |
| 3 Nov 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 9f M | 2y | 8-11 | 6/12 | Quantum Wave (14L) | 224/10 | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
1m1f winner; behind two of these last time but may well do better back up in trip
2-15
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 102
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Tok Tokyo | 8f St | 3yL | 9-0 | 5/10 | Luxor Cafe (5¼L) | 76/10 | - | 106 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Chk Chukyo | 9f St | 3y | 9-0 | 1/11 | Takeru Hurlock (9L) | 8/5 | - | - |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nak Nakayama | 10f GF | 2y | 8-11 | 2/18 | Black Jadeite (2L) | 7/2 | - | - |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (29%)
Progressive sort who should stay this trip and has leading claims on this UAE debut
2-11
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 108
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Aqu Aqueduct | 8f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-6 b | 1/9 | Sand Devil (3¼L) | 178/10 | - | 111 |
| 4 Jan 25 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 6.5f Fs | 3y | 8-6 b | 1/8 | He's A Beast (5¼L) | 161/10 | - | - |
| 7 Dec 24 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 6f Fs | 2y | 8-6 b | 2/6 | Mati Gol (¾L) | 117/10 | - | - |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Improved to beat Heart Of Honor over C&D in February; more to do here
131
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 99
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yL | 8-9 | 1/15 | Heart Of Honor (hd) | 18/1 | 81 | 90 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3y | 9-5 | 3/14 | Moon Blade (5¼L) | 7/4F | - | 70 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 6f Fs | 3y | 9-0 | 1/8 | On The Way (1L) | 11/2 | - | 70 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Better than bare form of last two starts but he'll have to improve if he's to win this
21-122
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 99
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yL | 8-9 | 2/15 | Galactic Star (hd) | 4/5F | 99 | 90 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-9 | 2/15 | Golden Vekoma (1½L) | 13/8F | 99 | 97 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3y | 9-5 | 1/11 | Royal Favour (2½L) | 8/13F | 89 | 97 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 9-0 | 1/9 | Estmrar (4½L) | 15/8F | - | 90 | |
| 21 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 2/11 | End Of Romance (1½L) | 22/1 | - | 76 |
Listed placed in US and off the mark at Jebel Ali last time but has plenty to find
23-501
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 95
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 7f Fs | 3y | 8-9 b | 1/10 | Don Vaccaro (1¼L) | 15/2 | 92 | 96 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yL | 8-9 b | 13/15 | Galactic Star (40L) | 28/1 | 92 | 6 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-9 b | 5/15 | Golden Vekoma (7L) | 18/1 | 86 | 84 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8f Fs | 2y | 8-6 b | 3/9 | McKellen (2L) | 3/5F | - | - |
| 21 Sep 24 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8f Fs | 2y | 8-6 b | 2/8 | Crazy Frazy (1¼L) | 112/10 | - | - |
| 7 Sep 24 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 6.5f Fs | 2y | 8-6 b | 2/11 | Lethal Speed (½L) | EvensF | - | 95 |
Ran best race in the Saudi Derby last time and worth a try over this trip; claims
462-52
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 107
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 8f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-9 | 2/9 | Golden Vekoma (1¾L) | 8/1 | - | 103 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Nak Nakayama | 8f GF | 3yL | 9-0 | 5/15 | Fandom (4¾L) | 48/10 | - | 84 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 8f GF | 2y | 8-11 | 2/10 | Dianasaal (¾L) | 63/10 | - | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 7f Gd | 2yG2 | 8-11 | 6/14 | Panja Tower (4¼L) | 159/10 | - | 91 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Tok Tokyo | 8f Gd | 2yG3 | 8-11 | 4/7 | Arte Veloce (1¾L) | 249/10 | - | 99 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Nii Niigata | 8f GF | 2yG3 | 8-9 | 9/11 | Total Clarity (7¾L) | 7/2 | - | 82 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Good strike-rate on dirt but unimpressive here last time and more to do in this company
12-11
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 93
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yG3F | 9-0 h | 1/7 | Arigatou Gozaimasu (¾L) | 1/5F | 93 | 84 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3yF | 9-0 h | 1/9 | Taswaheen (8L) | 17/2 | 84 | 90 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 7f Fs | F | 9-0 h | 2/10 | Flama Sunshine (2L) | 18/1 | 81 | 77 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Jag Jagersro | 8f St | 2yF | 9-4 | 1/7 | Supernova Bling (5L) | 37/20 | - | - |
Verdict
The Japanese runners are respected but this could go to FLOOD ZONE, who won well at Aqueduct and could relish this longer trip.
Flood Zone
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Flood Zone,
7/2 Shin Forever,
9/2 Heart Of Honor,
10/1 Don In The Mood,
12/1 Admire Daytona,
Dragon,
Queen Azteca,
14/1 Galactic Star,
50/1 Rafid
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