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MEYDAN 13 March 2026
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- Channel:
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Back to his best when beaten 1l latest; form worked out, still lightly-raced; first-string
/11-92
Age: 4
Weight: 9-11
OR: 105
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-10 | 2/15 | Dividend (¾L) | 6/1 | 103 | 105 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-10 | 9/14 | Arabian Light (7½L) | 6/1 | 105 | 96 |
| 11 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 10f GF | 23yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Marhaba Ghaiyyath (¾L) | 9/4F | 92 | 106 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 53yNv | 9-4 | 1/16 | High Degree (¾L) | 4/1 | - | 93 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 4/10 | Hopewell Rock (2¼L) | 11/10F | - | 81 |
| 31 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 7f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 3/13 | Bay City Roller (1¼L) | 5/2 | - | 85 |
Possibly flattered when 4l 6th in Group 2 latest and handicapper has put him up
33-406
Age: 4
Weight: 9-10
OR: 104
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G2 | 9-0 | 6/8 | Quddwah (4½L) | 50/1 | 100 | 107 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 8f Gd | L | 9-0 | 14/15 | Strauss (10½L) | 100 | 91 | |
| 9 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 4/12 | Mothecombe (2¾L) | 30/1 | 100 | 103 |
| 15 Sep 25 | Mrs Marseille Borely | 10f Hy | 3yL | 9-1 | 3/9 | Instant Fragile (1L) | 17/5 | - | 104 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Com Compiegne | 10f Hy | 3yL | 9-2 | 3/8 | Uthred (10L) | 3/1 | - | 90 |
| 9 Jun 25 | Sln Salon-de-Provence | 10f Gd | 3y | 9-5 | 1/5 | Marchemalo (¾L) | 30/100F | 101 | 101 |
Shaped like he would appreciate return to 1m here latest; one for shortlist
3/3-73
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 101
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-10 p | 3/14 | English Oak (½L) | 16/1 | 99 | 101 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 b | 7/14 | Folk Festival (4½L) | 7/5F | 100 | 94 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 23y | 9-2 b | 3/5 | Glittering Legend (2½L) | 6/4F | 100 | 93 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dma Del Mar | 8f Fm | 2y | 8-8 b | 3/14 | Chasing Liberty (1¼L) | 16/5F | - | 97 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Kee Keeneland | 8.5f Fm | 2yG2 | 8-6 b | 4/12 | Minaret Station (2½L) | 100/30 | - | 99 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Sar Saratoga | 8.5f Fm | 2yG3 | 8-10 b | 3/6 | Zulu Kingdom (3¼L) | 54/10 | - | 87 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (33%)
Jebel Ali Listed 4th latest; back on turf and finished 4th in 2024 Al Fahidi Fort
307-04
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 101
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 10f St | L | 9-0 t | 4/11 | Killer Collect (5¼L) | 17/2 | 97 | 87 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 8f Fs | 9-0 t | 10/13 | David Of Athens (20L) | 8/1 | 102 | 56 | |
| 16 Mar 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 10f Fs | L | 9-0 t | 7/16 | Saayedd (5¼L) | 4/1 | 102 | 85 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 10f Fs | G2 | 9-0 t | 11/15 | Imperial Emperor (27L) | 17/2 | 102 | 63 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 8f Fs | G3 | 9-0 t | 3/14 | Qareeb (1¼L) | 6/1 | 99 | 101 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 8f Fs | 9-0 t | 2/12 | Sadaaty (3¼L) | 9/2 | 101 | 95 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Encouraging turf runs this term; below par on dirt latest; not ruled out from handy draw
130-27
Age: 6
Weight: 9-4
OR: 99
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 8f St | G3 | 9-0 t | 7/11 | Masmak (8½L) | 9/1 | 99 | 81 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 2/14 | Folk Festival (½L) | 8/1 | 97 | 99 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 7f Gd | L | 9-0 t | 10/15 | Dark Trooper (6¼L) | 12/1 | 97 | 91 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-7 ht | 3/12 | Mountbatten (1¼L) | 6/4F | 97 | 93 |
| 16 Mar 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 8f Fs | Hc | 9-11 t | 1/14 | Delorean (2½L) | 12/5F | 95 | 99 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 8f Fs | Hc | 9-4 t | 2/10 | Mount Kosciuszko (1L) | 9/1 | 94 | 95 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Denied hat-trick when 3rd in John Smith's Cup in 2025; promise in 2 runs for new yard
113-53
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 97
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 3/15 | Dividend (2L) | 7/2F | 97 | 95 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 5/14 | Arabian Light (2½L) | 4/1 | 97 | 97 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | 2Hc | 8-7 | 3/18 | Fox Legacy (1¾L) | 15/8F | 95 | 102 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Yor York | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-7 | 1/12 | Barley (1L) | 4/6F | 90 | 100 |
| 3 Jun 25 | Lei Leicester | 8f GF | 4Md | 9-5 | 1/11 | Clouds Hill (4½L) | 2/5F | 86 | 92 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 2Nv | 9-1 | 2/5 | Secret Theory (1¾L) | 15/8 | 86 | 84 |
Ran cracker when narrowly denied over 6f here in January but not as good at 7f twice since
14-207
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 97
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-7 ht | 7/14 | English Oak (1½L) | 13/2 | 97 | 95 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 12/13 | Yotarid (9¾L) | 7/20F | 97 | 70 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 2/14 | Two Tribes (shd) | 4/5F | 96 | 101 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 4/13 | Elarak (3¼L) | 7/4F | 96 | 98 |
| 4 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 4Nv | 9-11 | 1/5 | Grey Jaguar (4¼L) | 1/4F | - | 101 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 43yMd | 9-2 | 1/11 | Nakeeb (2½L) | 2/1F | - | 93 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner last season and best effort since over 7f latest; return to 1m is ideal
490-72
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 96
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 p | 2/14 | English Oak (hd) | 14/1 | 94 | 98 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-10 | 7/16 | Molaqab (4L) | 12/5F | 94 | 87 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 23yHc | 9-1 | 14/16 | Mudbir (10L) | 14/1 | 96 | 77 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 23yHc | 9-3 | 9/17 | Prince Of India (7¼L) | 18/1 | 98 | 93 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 3yL | 9-2 | 4/8 | Formal (5¼L) | 9/2 | 100 | 94 |
| 30 Apr 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 7/10 | Big Mojo (4½L) | 8/1 | 101 | 93 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
1m2f winner on turf; tailed off on yard/dirt debut here and suspicion 1m will be too sharp
8266-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 96
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 10f Fs | Hc | 9-7 | 16/16 | Tap Leader (58L) | 50/1 | 101 | - |
| 30 Sep 25 | Cor Cork | 10.5f Y | 3yL | 9-5 | 6/7 | Purview (6¼L) | 7/2 | 103 | 98 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 12f Gd/Y | G3 | 9-1 h1 | 6/9 | Convergent (6¾L) | 11/1 | 103 | 100 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Naa Naas | 10.5f Gd | Hc | 9-13 | 2/6 | Cap Saint Martin (1¾L) | 8/11F | 102 | 108 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 8/12 | Trinity College (8L) | 16/1 | 102 | 99 |
| 23 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | 3yG3 | 9-5 | 3/5 | Thrice (hd) | 5/2 | - | 104 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Plenty of promise on return from lengthy absence; same mark but has widest draw
1/03/3
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 95
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-5 t | 3/14 | English Oak (1L) | 18/1 | 95 | 98 |
| 16 Feb 24 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 3/14 | Ouzo (1L) | 10/11F | 95 | 98 |
| 2 Feb 24 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-11 | 10/13 | Royal Dubai (7¼L) | EvensF | 95 | 87 |
| 20 Sep 23 | Yar Yarmouth | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 9-6 | 1/9 | Flying Frontier (¾L) | 11/2 | 90 | 101 |
| 30 Jun 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-1 | 7/10 | Peace Man (23L) | EvensF | 90 | 61 |
| 27 Jan 23 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 53yNv | 9-11 | 1/7 | Nazymbek (¾L) | 11/8 | - | 82 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner who ran respectably over 7f last time but isn't sure to get a pace to aim at
36-415
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 95
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 5/14 | English Oak (1¼L) | 10/1 | 95 | 94 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 | 1/16 | Ruler Of Time (¾L) | 11/4F | 90 | 94 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 4/16 | Molaqab (½L) | 11/2 | 89 | 90 |
| 25 Aug 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 b | 6/9 | Partisan Hero (4½L) | 12/1 | 90 | 86 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 33yHc | 9-10 b | 3/6 | Mister Winston (6¼L) | 100/30 | 91 | 90 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 7f GF | 33yHc | 9-10 b | 3/9 | Mudbir (¾L) | 33/1 | 91 | 95 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Wasn't as good at Abu Dhabi on Saturday and now loses the services of O'Shea
2-2646
Age: 8
Weight: 8-11
OR: 93
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 t | 6/10 | Wanees (6¼L) | 94 | - | |
| 20 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 t | 4/13 | Dividend (2¾L) | 11/1 | 95 | 94 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 6/15 | Dividend (7½L) | 16/1 | 97 | 84 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-6 t | 2/14 | English Oak (½L) | 16/5 | 96 | 100 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | Hc | 9-10 t | 2/14 | Native American (nk) | 39/1 | 94 | 98 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tp | 4/12 | Mountbatten (1½L) | 16/1 | 95 | 91 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Curragh maiden winner in Ireland in 2024 but disappointing favourite on only other run
16/
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 91
Days: 530
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 3y | 9-11 | 6/6 | Tokenomics (5L) | EvensF | - | 88 |
| 18 Mar 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f Hy | Md | 9-6 | 1/15 | Namjong Kingdom (¾L) | 2/1 | - | 94 |
Encouraging run when beaten 3l here last week; needs to build on that; isn't proven at 1m
/60-09
Age: 7
Weight: 8-5
OR: 85
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-11 tb | 9/16 | Vercors (3¼L) | 33/1 | 85 | 82 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tv | 10/14 | Folk Festival (11L) | 40/1 | 90 | 68 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Mey Meydan | 7f Y | L | 9-0 t | 14/14 | Mysterious Night (6L) | 80/1 | 90 | 90 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Mey Meydan | 6f Fs | L | 9-0 t | 6/7 | El Nasseeb (19L) | 33/1 | 95 | - |
| 20 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 7f GF | L | 9-0 | 8/11 | Native Approach (3½L) | 40/1 | 97 | 91 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Jeb Jebel Ali | 5f Fs | Hc | 9-8 | 7/9 | Billy Webster (11½L) | 30/1 | 100 | 64 |
Ran a cracker over 7f here earlier in the season but not as convincing at 1m since
0-3809
Age: 6
Weight: 8-5
OR: 85
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 9/10 | Wanees (12½L) | 87 | - | |
| 30 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 | 10/16 | The Fingal Raven (4¼L) | 80/1 | 90 | 92 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 8/14 | Folk Festival (7¼L) | 15/1 | 91 | 77 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 3/16 | Molaqab (½L) | 70/1 | 90 | 92 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | Hc | 9-8 | 12/15 | Silver Sword (11½L) | 70/1 | 93 | 73 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 8/12 | Mountbatten (8¼L) | 10/1 | 93 | 71 |
Verdict
Lightly-raced KING'S CHARTER left a low-key return behind when beaten 1l by Dividend latest and that form that has been boosted
King's Charter
Betting Forecast:
9/2 King's Charter,
11/2 Cavallo Bay,
6/1 Hallasan,
7/1 Archivist,
15/2 Majestic Pride,
10/1 Regheeb,
First Sight,
12/1 Indian Springs,
The Fingal Raven,
14/1 Dioptase,
16/1 Reyenzi,
20/1 Laneqash,
25/1 Procrastinate,
Ehraz,
50/1 Silent Defense
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