Abu Dhabi Race 6 - Race 6 - Capital Sovereign Mile Hcp
FIRST SIGHT (1) was having his first run for the Bhupat Seemar stable last start when he finished on strongly for third over 1600m at Meydan. He resumes at a far easier level, and is the one to beat for us. LOCAL HERO (3) last appeared when he finished well back over 1400m at Meydan on February 13. Now under the care of new trainer Doug Watson, and with more time to acclimatize to racing in this area, he can be a sharp improver. ELJENOB (5) closed last prep with a modest effort over 1900m at Meydan on January 9. Worth noting that he opened the last campaign with a minor placing at Jebel Ali over 1400m. He can make full use of the pole position, and even though he has found it hard to win another race, he can be very competitive fresh up in this. WESTERN WRITER (2) resumes from a spell of nine months and is having his first outing under new trainer Maciej Kacprzyk. He has won twice fresh up in the past, and should be included in all top 4 combos.

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 14 at Meydan on January 16 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind English Oak carrying 59.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign 10th of 13 at Meydan on February 2 2024 over 1800m, 7 len behind Royal Dubai carrying 62kg. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 287 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 16/01/2026 | 700 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | 1:35.51 | 9-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/02/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $86,780.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:48.79 | - | 12 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 10/13 | 02/02/2024 | 135 | HCP 3U | $78,510.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | William Buick | 62kg | 1:50.34 | - | 12 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2023 | 82 | HCP 3U | $33,390.00 | Yarmouth | 1810m | Good | William Buick | 60kg | 1:53.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/06/2023 | 154 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 57.5kg | 2:05.70 | - | 1 |
| 22.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2023 | 21 | NOV OPEN 3 | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | James Doyle | 62kg | 2:09.03 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at this track in the LR Abu Dhabi Gold Cup February 7 over 1600m, 22 len behind Strauss carrying 57kg at $251. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at this track November 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mountbatten carrying 62kg at $7. Not without claims.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 07/02/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 4U | $389,105.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 1:33.98 | - | 2 |
| 22.2L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 4U | $345,528.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:35.81 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/15 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:21.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/11/2025 | 334 | HCP75-100 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | S Mazur | 62kg | 1:22.63 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $420,168.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:22.66 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $159,664.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:35.55 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Meydan February 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind English Oak carrying 59kg at $13. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Meydan Dirt January 30 over 1600m, 18 len behind Telemark carrying 59.5kg at $15. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 3U | $97,276.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 1:23.84 | 11-9-10 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 11/16 | 30/01/2026 | 72 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 59.5kg | 1:38.61 | 8-11-11 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | Tyrese Cameron | 59kg | 1:38.80 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 22/10/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $29,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:37.43 | 8-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 06/09/2025 | 72 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 56kg | 1:37.78 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Hitchcott | 54kg | 1:44.56 | 3-2-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Meydan March 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Archivist carrying 57.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign ran last of 16 at Meydan Dirt January 30 over 2000m, 56 len behind Tap Leader carrying 60.5kg at $23. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 13/03/2026 | 42 | HCP85-105 3U | $114,943.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57.5kg | 1:36.05 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 16/16 | 30/01/2026 | 122 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 60.5kg | 2:06.49 | 10-16-16 | 4 |
| 56.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $78,040.00 | Cork | 2112m | Y | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 2:13.56 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GY | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 2:35.45 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | 66 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Ben Coen | 63kg | 2:14.90 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.73 |
| 8/12 | 19/06/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 2:04.30 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at this track April 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Impressive Act carrying 62kg at $23. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track November 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Mountbatten with 59.5kg at $17. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | HCP0-90 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Y | Chantal Sutherland | 62kg | 1:24.55 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/14 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | HCP85-105 3U | $114,943.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Chantal Sutherland | 56kg | 1:36.05 | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | HCP70-95 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 62kg | 1:36.40 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.60 |
| 4/13 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:56.41 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/15 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP90-110 3U | $136,187.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 58.5kg | 1:49.54 | 4-5-6 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 60kg | 1:35.51 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Anas Al Siyabi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 10th of 12 at Jebel Ali on December 27 over 1400m, 30 len behind Kafoo with 56.5kg at $12. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Leopardstown on April 10 2024 over 1609m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Norwalk Havoc with 61kg at $1.70. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/12/2025 | 514 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 56.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 5 |
| 30.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2024 | 41 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 2:35.72 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 18/19 | 20/06/2024 | 43 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 2:30.04 | 2-5-18 | 15 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $44,860.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 2:13.04 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2024 | 179 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 1:55.01 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
| 2/12 | 14/10/2023 | 30 | MDN 2 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 1609m | SH | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:49.07 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at this track April 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Impressive Act carrying 59kg at $16. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Jebel Ali November 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Elraaed carrying 56kg at $31. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | HCP0-90 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Y | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:24.55 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | HCP70-95 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 54.5kg | 1:36.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/15 | 21/02/2026 | 43 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59kg | 1:35.21 | - | 15 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/15 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP70-90 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 1:55.28 | 14-8-5 | 14 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Jamie Powell | 55.5kg | 1:49.35 | 12-8-4 | 13 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Michael Sheehy | 62kg | 1:35.38 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Meydan March 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Blue Trail carrying 59kg at $18. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Meydan Dirt November 21 over 1900m, 15 len behind Remorse carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | HCP70-90 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:49.82 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | HCP70-95 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:36.40 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 13/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:38.00 | 9-11-13 | 14 |
| 43.3L | $12.00 |
| 15/16 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:38.61 | 1-7-15 | 1 |
| 48.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | COND 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:36.66 | 10-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 62kg | 1:38.63 | 2-7-10 | 6 |
| 38.6L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Jose Santiago
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track December 20 over 2200m, 7 len behind Al Mukhtar carrying 60kg at $20. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Jebel Ali November 1 over 1600m, 36 len behind Diamond Dealer with 58kg at $7. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 314 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 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Jose Santiago | 60kg | 2:16.98 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $37,344.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:37.85 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Jose Santiago | 58kg | 1:35.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/11/2025 | 272 | MDN 3U | $29,876.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:37.63 | - | 7 |
| 36.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/02/2025 | 27 | HCP0-85 4U | $28,947.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Xavier Ziani | 60kg | 2:29.97 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $31,579.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Xavier Ziani | 57kg | 1:51.01 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |