'The last time he runs in a handicap' - Trainer bullish about his runner's Lincoln chance
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MEYDAN 28 March 2026
Saturday 28th March
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Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 4f 11y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Runner-up in this last year but went on to become the world's highest-rated racehorse
21111-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 130
Days: 118
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 25 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 1/17 | Masquerade Ball (hd) | 26/5 | - | 129 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-7 | 1/11 | Ombudsman (2¼L) | 15/8 | 125 | 131 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-9 | 1/5 | Kalpana (1L) | 11/10F | 125 | 127 |
| 29 Jun 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 12f GS | G1 | 9-3 | 1/5 | Aventure (3½L) | 1/2F | - | 125 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f GS | G1 | 9-2 | 2/7 | Jan Brueghel (½L) | 8/13F | 124 | 125 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 2/9 | Danon Decile (1¼L) | 11/10F | 125 | 123 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Much improved in 2025, ending with a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf; off since but a player
4/111-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 121
Days: 147
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 25 | Dma Del Mar | 12f Fm | G1 | 9-0 h | 1/14 | Rebel's Romance (1¼L) | 28/1 | - | 122 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-8 h | 1/22 | Ascending (2½L) | 5/1F | 104 | 117 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-3 h | 1/18 | Mutaawid (2L) | 3/1F | 96 | 107 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | HcHG2 | 11-12 h | 7/12 | Cracking Rhapsody (7L) | 5/1 | 144 | 140 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | HcHG3 | 11-5 h | 4/16 | Kargese (3¾L) | 16/1 | 143 | 143 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 h | 1/22 | Kainsbourg (10L) | 8/11F | 131 | 138 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Behind Calandagan in this race and in the Coronation Cup in 2025 but has place claims
3142-3
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 120
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Doh Doha | 12f GF | G2 | 9-2 | 3/7 | Deep Monster (1¼L) | - | 120 | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 2/11 | Sosie (¾L) | 16/5 | - | 122 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Lon Longchamp | 12f VSft | G1 | 9-5 | 4/17 | Daryz (6L) | 37/1 | - | 119 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | G3 | 9-7 | 1/6 | Kalpana (1½L) | 9/4 | 120 | 118 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f GS | G1 | 9-2 | 3/7 | Jan Brueghel (7½L) | 11/2 | 121 | 114 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-1 | 5/9 | Danon Decile (6½L) | 13/2 | 121 | 115 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Showed he retains his ability after a year off in February; considerably more required
23/1-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 111
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 12f Gd | L | 9-2 h | 1/8 | West Wind Blows (2L) | 111 | 111 | |
| 7 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | Hc | 9-8 | 1/10 | El Cordobes (hd) | 9/2 | 105 | 111 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 12f GF | Hc | 9-6 h | 3/11 | Keffaaf (2¼L) | 10/11F | 104 | 108 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 10f Gd | 23yHc | 9-9 | 2/10 | Involvement (¾L) | 5/1 | 100 | 109 |
| 25 May 24 | Goo Goodwood | 11f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 | 3/7 | Meydaan (1¼L) | 9/2 | - | 99 |
| 6 Nov 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Modern Times (1L) | 5/4F | - | 86 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Unexposed sort who ran well over 1m6f last time; considerably more to do in this grade
/31-33
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 110
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | G3 | 9-4 | 3/8 | Al Nayyir (2½L) | 15/8 | 111 | 110 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 10f Gd | G3 | 9-0 | 3/7 | Fort George (5¼L) | 4/6F | 111 | 97 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Mey Meydan | 12f Y | Hc | 9-10 | 1/7 | Asgard's Captain (4½L) | 7/10F | 103 | 112 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f GF | L | 9-7 | 3/7 | Lion's Pride (8L) | 5/4F | 95 | 104 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-11 | 1/14 | Plage De Havre (4L) | 5/6F | - | 98 |
| 14 Jun 23 | Hay Haydock | 7f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/11 | State Of Desire (3¼L) | 5/4F | - | 89 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 39 in the last 14 days (28%)
Capable sort; held by Royal Power on recent run and plenty to find in this company
/21-42
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 107
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 12f Gd | L | 9-4 | 2/8 | Royal Power (2L) | 107 | 108 | |
| 23 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | G3 | 9-4 h | 4/8 | Sunway (5¼L) | 11/2 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 |
Verdict
Although beaten in this race last year, CALANDAGAN could have too much pace for these rivals, the pick of whom is Ethical Diamond
Calandagan
Betting Forecast:
1/3 Calandagan,
7/2 Ethical Diamond,
7/1 Giavellotto,
25/1 Royal Power,
33/1 By The Book,
50/1 West Wind Blows
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