Meydan Race 5 - Race 5 - Blue Point Sprint Presented By Longines (Group 2) - Turf
TAWALLA (5) First run back from a break of 44 weeks. Nice run when 3rd last run at Jebel Ali. Has the speed to overcome the wide stall. Gets a chance to win. COVER UP (2) Winner last time here. Jockey William T Buick is a bonus. Up to these. WEST ACRE (1) First up and placed 2nd first up last preparation at Dundalk. Good to see Callum Shepherd is jumping on but racing in stronger company. Expected to be flashing home. Respect. DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (3) Back from a spell. Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last start at Beverley. Should be going forward early. Worth strong consideration.

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Southwell All Weather November 21 over 1005m, 1.5 len behind Sturlasson with 62.5kg at $1.80. First up last campaign second of 14 at Dundalk All Weather in the G3 October 24 over 1005m, 0.8 len behind Spartan Arrow carrying 65kg at $3.50. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 0:57.69 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 111 | G3 OPEN 2U | $115,100.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 65kg | 0:58.57 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3U | $156,830.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1014m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 0:59.63 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 13/20 | 17/06/2025 | 73 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,317,200.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 0:59.64 | - | 23 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $652,174.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 1:07.77 | 9-5-8 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 0:56.68 | - | 8 |
| 0.9L | $1.40 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 2.25 len at this track LR December 19 over 1000m defeating Rabaah with 58kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 25 at Goodwood on August 3 2024 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Get It with 60kg at $13. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 90 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Y | William Buick | 58kg | 0:58.18 | 8-5-1 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Soft | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:01.81 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 0:58.82 | 8-7-1 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 15/28 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:11.40 | 19-8-15 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 62.5kg | 1:10.77 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 62.5kg | 0:58.44 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Beverley September 23 over 1005m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Elegant Erin with 61.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Haydock Park September 6 over 1005m defeating Luna A Inbhir Nis carrying 61kg at $13. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 23/09/2025 | 17 | OPEN 3U | $35,740.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 61.5kg | 1:02.61 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 0:56.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $119,930.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 62kg | 0:58.02 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/19 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 0:55.68 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,820.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 0:59.93 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/05/2025 | 210 | G3 OPEN 3U | $156,830.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 0:57.72 | 1-2-11 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Dundalk All Weather G3 October 24 over 1005m defeating West Acre carrying 63.5kg at $7. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Newcastle All Weather February 20 over 1005m, 8 len behind Paddy's Day carrying 60kg at $8.50. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/10/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN 2U | $115,100.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | 0:58.57 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,710.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 0:55.71 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 15/17 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2U | $1,265,920.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 64kg | 0:57.38 | 8-9-15 | 15 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/08/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3U | $575,340.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 0:57.57 | 7-5-9 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/06/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3U | $91,550.00 | Chantilly | 1000m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 0:56.23 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/19 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 0:55.68 | 4-1-2 | 18 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Jebel Ali March 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind El Nasseeb with 59.5kg at $3.60. Previously first up; third of 16 at Abu Dhabi November 3 2024 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Andreas Vesalius with 61.5kg at $9.50. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 312 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | HCP85-105 3U | $41,921.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 1:11.31 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
| 10/15 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 0:56.68 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | HCP0-100 3U | $28,947.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Ray Dawson | 62kg | 1:10.33 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/14 | 25/01/2025 | 15 | HCP0-95 3U | $28,947.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:10.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2025 | 49 | HCP70-90 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Ben Coen | 59kg | 0:56.55 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 8/16 | 22/11/2024 | 19 | HCP65-85 3U | $72,614.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:24.99 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Meydan Sprint on January 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind West Acre with 60kg at $19. When resuming last campaign 9th of 13 at this track in the G2 Meydan Sprint on January 26 2024 over 1000m, 10 len behind Star Of Mystery carrying 60kg at $9.90. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 363 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/01/2025 | 328 | G2 OPEN 3U | $372,807.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 60kg | 0:55.38 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/15 | 02/03/2024 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $502,090.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 60kg | 0:55.41 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $47.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/01/2024 | 350 | G2 OPEN 3U | $340,000.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 60kg | 0:56.14 | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $9.90 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2023 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $255,320.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 0:57.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.4L | $29.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/01/2023 | 35 | 3U | $147,280.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 0:56.17 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2022 | 42 | OPEN 3U | $53,570.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 0:57.73 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cover Up with 57kg at $4.40. Last start ran last in a small field at Meydan Dirt in the G3 Dubawi Stakes on January 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind El Nasseeb carrying 57kg at $34. On his best form he can take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:11.54 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 75 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Y | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 0:58.18 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/17 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2U | $625,000.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 62kg | 0:56.39 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,710.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 0:55.71 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 83 | STKS 3U | $0.00 | Most | 1200m | Good 3.3 | Sabina Mokrosova | 59kg | 1:09.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $140,850.00 | Chantilly | 1000m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57.5kg | 0:56.69 | - | 10 |
| 2.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Yotarid with 62kg at $31. The run before that 4th in a small field at Meydan Dirt on January 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cats By Five with 61.5kg at $2.75. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 1:09.40 | 6-5-2 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP85-105 3U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 1:12.32 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.75 |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | HCP85-105 3U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:11.68 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:21.89 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 259 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 56.5kg | 1:25.30 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $371,179.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:21.98 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Cover Up with 57kg at $23. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on January 17 2025 over 1000m, 3 len behind Ava Go Joe with 58kg at $5. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 287 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Y | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 0:58.18 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2025 | 20 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $63,391.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 0:58.32 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2025 | 29 | QAG3 OPEN 3U | $644,122.00 | Al Uqda | 1200m | Good | Neil Callan | 60kg | 1:08.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $1.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2025 | 28 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $129,032.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 0:58.83 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/18 | 20/12/2024 | 294 | HCP84-100 3U | $123,267.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 62kg | 0:59.44 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2024 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,327.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 54kg | 1:00.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Southwell All Weather September 21 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Azure Angel with 59kg at $3.80. First up last campaign second of 20 at York August 20 over 1106m, a head behind Trefor carrying 58kg at $8.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 21/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | David Egan | 59kg | 0:57.42 | 8-5-8 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/20 | 20/08/2025 | 96 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:03.62 | 9-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/22 | 16/05/2025 | 265 | HCP 3 | $50,740.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 0:58.72 | 10-5-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/08/2024 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 0:58.18 | 10-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 14/15 | 31/07/2024 | 41 | G3 OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58.5kg | 0:56.13 | 11-5-14 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 12/13 | 20/06/2024 | 52 | G2 OPEN 2 | $283,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 0:59.77 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Flying Comet carrying 59kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Windsor July 28 over 1218m defeating Art Lover with 60.5kg at $2.50. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 13 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 | 09/01/2026 | 104 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:09.20 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 19 | G1 OPEN C 2 | $529,200.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:11.56 | 2-4-7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/09/2025 | 42 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 1:12.12 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 28/07/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:11.33 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 0:58.68 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |