Meydan Race 6 - Race 6 - Al Maktoum Challenge Presented By Longines (Group 1) - Dirt
HEART OF HONOR (3) Winner last time at this track and gets a favourable draw. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts. Must respect. WALK OF STARS (1) In the money when 3rd last time around here. Can give this a shake. IMPERIAL EMPEROR (2) Solid effort when winning last run here. Likely to be well placed early. Must respect in this event. TUMBARUMBA (4) Ran 8th last start at this track. Should improve from the last run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has the ability to take this out.

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Heart Of Honor carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 11 len at this track LR December 20 2024 over 1900m defeating Auto Bahn carrying 57kg at $3.50. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 258 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 60.5kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,217,391.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/14 | 22/02/2025 | 29 | SAUG1 CUP 4U | $8,583,691.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:49.10 | - | 6 |
| 29.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,614,035.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57.5kg | 1:56.21 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $210,084.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:56.10 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2024 | 237 | LR OPEN 3U | $207,469.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:36.46 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 1.4 len at this track G2 Al Maktoum Mile December 19 over 1600m defeating Commissioner King with 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track December 13 2024 over 1600m defeating Khanjar carrying 62kg at $1.28. Fitter again and a winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/12/2025 | 258 | G2 OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 58.5kg | 1:37.55 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 11/11 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,217,391.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 5-9-11 | 10 |
| 30.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 14 |
| 8.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,614,035.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:56.21 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2024 | 35 | HCP80-100 3U | $105,042.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 62kg | 1:35.97 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.28 |
| 1/13 | 08/11/2024 | 266 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 58kg | 1:36.81 | 5-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming scored a big 7 len win at this track November 21 over 1600m defeating Galactic Star with 59kg at $1.50. Second-up won by 1.5 len at this track LR December 19 over 1900m defeating Artorius with 57kg at $2.70. Expected to perform well.
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 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 9-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 167 | COND 3 | $87,137.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 1:39.14 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,110,420.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 2:00.69 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $21.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,125,000.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:55.47 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $20.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $434,783.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:59.13 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/15 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $350,877.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 55kg | 1:59.33 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at this track in the G2 Al Maktoum Mile on December 19 over 1600m, 14 len behind Imperial Emperor with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile on November 1 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Nysos carrying 57kg at $31.60. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 19/12/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:37.55 | 8-10-8 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:34.71 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $31.60 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:35.44 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.39 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $310,078.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:35.38 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.12 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 4U | $466,563.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:34.10 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $18.44 |
| 3/6 | 22/05/2025 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:34.09 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.94 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Heart Of Honor with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track in the G3 Firebreak Stakes on January 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind King Gold carrying 57kg at $15. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | 293 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Buick | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/12/2024 | 162 | G2 OPEN 3U | $420,168.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2024 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $180,451.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:47.87 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.80 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3U | $234,139.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:36.96 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 6 len at this track November 21 over 1900m defeating Elyabri carrying 59kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1900m, 15 len behind Heart Of Honor with 58kg at $8.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/11/2025 | 223 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59kg | 2:00.29 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 0/14 | 12/04/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $165,217.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | 2:14.27 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/14 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:37.19 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2025 | 294 | COND 4U | $43,860.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:38.70 | - | 12 |
| 10.1L | $19.00 |

Jockey: A J Slattery
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1900m, 30 len behind Heart Of Honor with 58kg at $10. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at this track in the G2 Al Maktoum Classic on March 1 over 2000m, 22 len behind Imperial Emperor carrying 57kg at $10. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 293 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 7-9-7 | 2 |
| 30.4L | $10.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 8 |
| 22.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/01/2025 | 300 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,614,035.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Cristian Demuro | 57.5kg | 1:56.21 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $3.90 |
| 8/12 | 30/03/2024 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3U | $18,461,540.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 2:02.31 | - | 2 |
| 18.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,472,000.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 56.5kg | 1:57.72 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | HCP 3U | $84,000.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 2:05.51 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after a year 11th of 13 at this track in the G2 Al Maktoum Mile on December 19 over 1600m, 22 len behind Imperial Emperor with 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on December 13 2024 over 1900m, 0.0 len behind Mendelssohn Bay with 57.5kg at $1.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 19/12/2025 | 371 | G2 OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57.5kg | 1:37.55 | 9-7-11 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | COND 3 | $88,235.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57.5kg | 1:59.21 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2024 | 273 | COND 3 | $87,137.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 60kg | 1:37.13 | 3-1-1 | 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 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 9 at this track in LR on November 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Mendelssohn Bay carrying 58kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 13 at this track in the G2 Al Maktoum Mile on December 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Imperial Emperor carrying 57.5kg at $34. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57.5kg | 1:37.55 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 230 | LR OPEN 3U | $207,469.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:38.28 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $239,617.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 2:01.69 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $138,042.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:52.47 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $135,266.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:53.03 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $138,710.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:38.91 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |