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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Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 4f 11y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Group 1 winner in Germany last year but behind Shin Emperor last time; trip is a worry
1436-2
Age: 6
Weight: 9-1
OR: 117
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 10.5f GF | G2 | 9-0 v | 2/10 | Shin Emperor (1¾L) | 16/1 | - | 118 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-0 b | 6/11 | Romantic Warrior (6¼L) | 81/1 | - | 111 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f Gd | G2 | 9-2 v | 3/12 | Spirit Dancer (3¼L) | - | 112 | |
| 5 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 10f Sft | G2 | 9-6 b | 4/7 | Jayarebe (4½L) | 32/5 | - | 110 |
| 28 Jul 24 | Mun Munich | 10f Sft | G1 | 9-6 b | 1/9 | Fantastic Moon (1L) | 19/5 | - | 120 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Lon Longchamp | 10f Gd | G3 | 9-0 b | 1/8 | Al Hakeem (2½L) | 196/10 | - | 120 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Not much racing since sole Grade 1 win in 2023; back to best in November; place claims
/2052-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 123
Days: 132
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 2/14 | Do Deuce (nk) | 152/10 | - | 123 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | G1 | 9-8 | 5/13 | City Of Troy (10½L) | 28/1 | 120 | 108 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 16f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 15/17 | T O Royal (34L) | 9/5 | - | 84 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Chk Chukyo | 10f GF | G2 | 9-4 | 2/13 | Prognosis (5L) | 9/10F | - | 115 |
| 22 Oct 23 | Kyo Kyoto | 15f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 1/17 | Tastiera (3½L) | 63/10 | - | 122 |
| 19 Aug 23 | Nii Niigata | 12f GF | 8-9 | 1/13 | Red Radiance (½L) | 11/10F | - | - |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Improved last year and off the mark at the highest level in Hong Kong; may do better
51131-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-1
OR: 121
Days: 118
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 1/13 | Dubai Honour (2½L) | 113/10 | - | 123 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Gd | G1 | 9-11 | 3/6 | Kyprios (3L) | 3/1 | 119 | 115 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 12f GS | G2 | 9-11 | 1/6 | Arrest (3¼L) | 100/30 | 116 | 122 |
| 17 May 24 | Yor York | 14f Gd | G2 | 9-3 | 1/6 | Vauban (4¾L) | 7/2 | 114 | 119 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Mey Meydan | 16f Gd | G2 | 9-2 | 5/15 | Tower Of London (3¾L) | 10/1 | 114 | 114 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Jan Riyadh | 15f GF | HcG3 | 9-11 | 3/14 | Tower Of London (1L) | 7/1 | - | 118 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
11 x Distance Winner - Won 11 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 11 wins from 14 starts at this distance (79%)
Going Specialist - 6 wins from 8 starts on this ground (75%)
High-class middle-distance performer with fine strike-rate; bids to win it for second year
1311-1
Age: 7
Weight: 9-1
OR: 123
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 25 | Alu Al Uqda | 11.5f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 1/8 | The Foxes (1L) | - | 120 | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dma Del Mar | 12f Fm | G1 | 9-0 | 1/13 | Rousham Park (nk) | 19/10F | - | 123 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Col Cologne | 12f GS | G1 | 9-6 | 1/6 | Straight (nk) | 3/5F | - | 120 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | G1 | 9-9 | 3/9 | Goliath (5½L) | 5/2 | 123 | 117 |
| 26 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 1/8 | Five G Patch (2L) | 9/20F | - | 120 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 1/12 | Shahryar (2L) | 25/1 | 120 | 123 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (32%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (38%)
High-class middle-distance performer who won't mind the return to 1m4f or to quick ground
11122-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 125
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 10f Sft | G1 | 9-3 | 2/11 | Anmaat (½L) | 6/4F | 125 | 122 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | G1 | 9-1 | 2/13 | City Of Troy (1L) | 13/2 | 117 | 127 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 1/14 | Space Legend (6L) | 11/2 | 110 | 119 |
| 23 May 24 | Lon Longchamp | 11f Hy | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 1/5 | Trafalgar Square (1¾L) | 1/2F | - | 111 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Lon Longchamp | 10.5f VSft | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 1/7 | Bright Picture (1¾L) | 13/5 | - | 107 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10.5f Hy | 3yL | 9-2 | 2/6 | Bright Picture (¾L) | 9/5F | - | 102 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Japanese Derby winner who has a good strike-rate; can do better, but needs to
1163-1
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 120
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 25 | Nak Nakayama | 11f GF | G2 | 9-2 | 1/18 | Matenro Leo (¾L) | 8/5F | - | 120 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Nak Nakayama | 12.5f GF | G1 | 8-11 | 3/15 | Regaleira (1½L) | 3/1 | - | 118 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 15f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 6/18 | Urban Chic (4¾L) | 19/10F | - | 108 |
| 26 May 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 1/17 | Justin Milano (2L) | 46/1 | - | 121 |
| 14 Jan 24 | Nak Nakayama | 10f GF | 3yG3 | 9-0 | 1/14 | Urban Chic (¾L) | 105/10 | - | 106 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Kyo Kyoto | 10f GF | 2yG3 | 8-11 | 4/14 | Shin Emperor (¾L) | 42/1 | - | 102 |
St Leger fourth last year but below best in Saudi Arabia on reappearance and tough task
1424-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 114
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 15f GF | HcG2 | 9-7 b | 6/12 | Byzantine Dream (13½L) | 9/2 | - | 104 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-3 b1 | 4/7 | Jan Brueghel (1¾L) | 28/1 | 110 | 117 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Wdr Windsor | 11.5f Sft | L | 8-13 p | 2/4 | Sea Of Roses (nk) | 11/10F | 110 | 111 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Eps Epsom | 12f GS | 3yG1 | 9-2 p1 | 4/16 | City Of Troy (7½L) | 25/1 | 109 | 112 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Wdr Windsor | 10f Gd | 5Nv | 8-13 | 1/7 | Castle In The Sand (4L) | 4/9F | 109 | 90 |
| 28 Oct 23 | Don Doncaster | 8f Hy | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 4/7 | Ancient Wisdom (2¾L) | 50/1 | 85 | 104 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Narrowly beaten in the Japan Cup and warmed up for this when winning in Saudi; player
3302-1
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 123
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 10.5f GF | G2 | 9-0 | 1/10 | Calif (1¾L) | 5/6F | - | 123 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | G1 | 8-11 | 2/14 | Do Deuce (nk) | 26/1 | - | 123 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 12f VSft | G1 | 8-13 | 12/16 | Bluestocking (12L) | 10/1 | - | 106 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 3/8 | Economics (1L) | 16/1 | 115 | 122 |
| 26 May 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 3/17 | Danon Decile (3¼L) | 168/10 | - | 114 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Nak Nakayama | 10f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 5/17 | Justin Milano (2½L) | 74/10 | - | 110 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Dual Grade 1 winner but disappointing on reappearance and has a bit to prove
0114-9
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 115
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 25 | Kyo Kyoto | 11f Gd | G2 | 8-9 | 9/12 | Yoho Lake (5½L) | 4/5F | - | 101 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | G1 | 8-7 | 4/14 | Do Deuce (2¾L) | 3/1 | - | 115 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Kyo Kyoto | 10f GF | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 1/15 | Bond Girl (1¾L) | 13/10F | - | 119 |
| 19 May 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 1/18 | Stellenbosch (½L) | 18/5 | - | 117 |
| 7 Apr 24 | Han Hanshin | 8f GF | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 13/18 | Stellenbosch (7½L) | 51/10 | - | 99 |
| 28 Oct 23 | Tok Tokyo | 8f GF | 2yG3 | 8-9 | 1/10 | Safira (1¾L) | 1/2F | - | 106 |
Verdict
Calandagan and Rebel's Romance are players but this can go to Hong Kong Vase winner GIAVELLOTTO, who can raise his game further.
Giavellotto
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Calandagan,
3/1 Rebel's Romance,
5/1 Shin Emperor,
10/1 Giavellotto,
Danon Decile,
14/1 Durezza,
16/1 Cervinia,
25/1 Calif,
50/1 Deira Mile
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