Meydan Race 8 - Race 8 - Dubai Islands Stakes
KILLER COLLECT (2) is a speedy colt who was a winner first-up over a mile at this track. He is headed for better things this season and the extra 300m won't be an issue. On top. MENDELSSOHN BAY (1) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing a solid fourth over 1900m in the G2 UAE Derby at this track on March 30 which was the only run of that prep. He resumes at an easier level and in a small field, he can't be ruled out of winning this. GAASSID (3) finished second last time over 1600m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. He is a progressive colt who will only continue to improve with racing. Stick with him. GUNS AND GLORY (4) was safely held when resuming last start over 1600m at this track, finishing sixth. He strips fitter and will relish the step up in trip. Don't risk him for top 3 combinations.
Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58kgs
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 11 at this track in the G2 UAE Derby on March 30 over 1900m, 7 len behind Forever Young carrying 55kg at $12.80. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at this track November 24 2023 over 1400m defeating Million Doro with 57kg at $10.90. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 30/03/2024 | 64 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,538,460.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 55kg | 1:57.89 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.80 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $280,000.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 55kg | 1:38.13 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/01/2024 | 42 | 3 | $120,000.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 55kg | 1:25.08 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/11/2023 | - | MDN CG 2 | $70,510.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:26.21 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.90 |
Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months won by 0.8 len at this track November 22 over 1600m defeating Gaassid with 60kg at $2.90. Previously second-up won by 7 len at this track December 8 2023 over 1600m defeating Valdivia with 57kg at $16.50. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/11/2024 | 273 | HCP 3 | $87,137.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 60kg | 1:37.13 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 23/02/2024 | 28 | 3 | $330,580.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 55kg | 1:59.01 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2024 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $280,000.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 55kg | 1:38.13 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/12/2023 | 28 | OPEN HR2 | $72,020.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:39.67 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $16.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/11/2023 | - | MDN | $70,510.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:11.99 | - | 2 |
| 10.4L | $13.10 |
Jockey: A Slattery
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 7 at this track on November 22 over 1600m, 26 len behind Killer Collect with 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at this track on February 2 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Elyabri carrying 57kg at $4.90. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/11/2024 | 237 | HCP 3 | $87,137.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 1:37.13 | - | 1 |
| 26.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/03/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,538,460.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | J P Spencer | 55kg | 1:57.89 | - | 9 |
| 21.2L | $16.55 |
| 1/14 | 08/03/2024 | 35 | 3 | $73,220.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 55kg | 1:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/15 | 02/02/2024 | 21 | 3 | $72,310.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 2:00.50 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/13 | 12/01/2024 | - | 3 | $70,000.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:39.84 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $9.30 |
Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months won by 6 len at Abu Dhabi November 9 over 2200m defeating Hamaamm with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Military Artist carrying 57kg at $56.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/11/2024 | 246 | HCP 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 2:17.99 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/03/2024 | 14 | 3 | $73,220.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 55kg | 1:58.65 | - | 3 |
| 27.6L | $13.60 |
| 5/12 | 23/02/2024 | 21 | 3 | $330,580.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 55kg | 1:59.01 | - | 9 |
| 14.4L | $44.90 |
| 7/15 | 02/02/2024 | 21 | 3 | $72,310.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 2:00.50 | - | 6 |
| 26.2L | $7.30 |
| 2/13 | 12/01/2024 | 29 | 3 | $70,000.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 57kg | 1:39.84 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $56.80 |
| 11/11 | 14/12/2023 | - | $32,920.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:24.01 | - | 11 |
| 18.5L | $12.70 |