Abu Dhabi Race 7 - Race 7 - Desert Lightning Sprint Hcp
ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU (1) returns after last racing on April 4, when she failed to fire as the favourite over 1600m at this track. She will be a lot stronger now, and she can make full use of her good draw early on. Hard to beat fresh. L'KARAMA (4) resumes after 8 months away, having finished fifth over this course and distance last time out. He joins the Doug Watson stable, and with the advantage of the pole position, he will be ready to run a big race. ARABIAN ANGEL (2) has been off the scene since finishing fourth over 1600m here on April 4. Top hoop Tadhg O'Shea knows him well, and he can figure in the top 3. JUNGLE MAC (3) also returns after racing over the same course and distance on April 4, when he finished ninth. He has a handy record fresh up, and is another who should be included in all top 4 combos.

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at this track April 4 over 1600m, 17 len behind Inner City carrying 62kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Meydan Dirt November 7 over 1600m, 30 len behind Cupid's Dream with 57.5kg at $10. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | HCP0-80 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 62kg | 1:35.92 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/13 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:10.58 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | HCP65-85 3U | $67,050.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59.5kg | 1:24.54 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/15 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:35.21 | - | 14 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | HCP60-80 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 61.5kg | 1:10.36 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | HCP0-85 3U | $36,585.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 0:59.84 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Xavier Ziani | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at this track April 4 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Inner City carrying 61.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at this track October 25 2025 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tabdeel carrying 60kg at $41. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | HCP0-80 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Roxane Liegeois | 61.5kg | 1:35.92 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Charlie Bennett | 59.5kg | 1:10.58 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 14/16 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | HCP65-85 3U | $67,050.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 60.5kg | 1:24.54 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $33.00 |
| 10/16 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 61.5kg | 1:36.99 | 7-3-10 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/15 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 60kg | 0:57.41 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/16 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | HCP0-75 3U | $16,667.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59.5kg | 1:11.26 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at this track April 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Inner City with 61kg at $10. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at this track October 25 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tabdeel carrying 60kg at $6. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 209 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 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | HCP0-80 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:35.92 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/16 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | HCP65-85 3U | $67,050.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:24.54 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 14/15 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 59kg | 1:35.21 | - | 11 |
| 8.9L | $34.00 |
| 15/16 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | 1:36.99 | 3-4-15 | 13 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/01/2026 | 33 | HCP65-85 3U | $71,138.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | 1:22.90 | 11-8-6 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | HCP0-80 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 62kg | 1:23.04 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at this track March 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Mostabshir with 58.5kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Jebel Ali November 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Saarim carrying 59kg at $4. Winning hope.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 1:10.58 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:10.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 11/13 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-85 3U | $36,585.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 56kg | 0:59.84 | 10-10-11 | 12 |
| 10.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:10.89 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 183 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,685.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:00.01 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/05/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 14th of 16 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 31 len behind Road Bloc with 60kg at $34. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on November 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Manshod with 61kg at $26. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 22/10/2026 | 312 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,781.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Marcelino Rodrigues | 60kg | 1:23.83 | - | 8 |
| 31.6L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | HCP0-80 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 1:23.04 | - | 14 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 61kg | 1:11.17 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/11/2025 | 293 | HCP60-80 3U | $72,614.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 59.5kg | 1:13.94 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $36,842.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 56.5kg | 1:52.99 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $35,294.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 56kg | 1:24.58 | - | 7 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at this track April 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Inner City carrying 59kg at $18. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Jebel Ali December 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mutaany with 62kg at $12. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 209 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 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | HCP0-80 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:35.92 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/16 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | HCP0-75 3U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 59.5kg | 1:36.53 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $18.80 |
| 7/16 | 27/02/2026 | 48 | HCP0-70 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:24.26 | - | 16 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-80 4U | $34,959.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:50.62 | - | 5 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2025 | 166 | HCP0-75 3U | $33,333.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 62kg | 1:13.28 | - | 4 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 59kg | 1:42.90 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jose Santiago
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran second last of 16 at Jebel Ali on March 8 over 1000m, 22 len behind No Escape with 53kg at $51. When resuming last campaign 9th of 12 at Sharjah on November 16 over 1200m, 24 len behind Mutaany with 60.5kg. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 08/03/2026 | 112 | HCP0-90 3U | $38,314.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 53kg | 0:59.74 | - | 14 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/11/2025 | 254 | HCP0-75 3U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Jose Santiago | 60.5kg | 1:12.93 | - | 3 |
| 24.6L | $1.00 |
| 16/16 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | HCP60-80 3U | $76,419.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Xavier Ziani | 62kg | 1:10.20 | - | 5 |
| 59.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2025 | 39 | HCP60-80 3U | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 61.5kg | 0:58.11 | 11-11-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/01/2025 | 17 | HCP0-100 3U | $42,105.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Xavier Ziani | 54kg | 0:59.21 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2024 | 154 | LR OPEN 3U | $210,084.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 55kg | 0:55.94 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Jebel Ali March 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind No Escape with 53kg at $21. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Meydan Dirt November 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Road Bloc carrying 57kg at $19. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | HCP0-90 3U | $38,314.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 53kg | 0:59.74 | - | 10 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/16 | 27/02/2026 | 48 | HCP0-70 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Francisco L Goncalves | 59.5kg | 1:24.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-75 3U | $32,520.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 60.5kg | 1:12.50 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | HCP0-75 3U | $33,333.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | 1:13.28 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 9 | HCP0-75 3U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 1:12.93 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/11/2025 | 280 | HCP60-80 3U | $72,614.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:13.94 | 6-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |

Jockey: I Al Balushi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Masubi carrying 57kg at $51. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Meydan Dirt on December 19 over 1200m, 15 len behind Raajehh carrying 55.5kg at $31. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/10/2026 | 264 | MDN 3U | $25,781.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:11.64 | - | 11 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 1:13.97 | 9-3-10 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 55.5kg | 1:13.47 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 1-2-11 | 3 |
| 29.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Saif Al Balushi | - | - | 5 |
| 0.42L | $0.00 |