Abu Dhabi Race 5 - Race 5 - Al Dhafra Challenge Hcp
AF ALAJAJ (1) was last at the races when he finished well back over 1200m in Group 3 grade at this track on December 6. He loves it here, comes to hand quickly, and will be very competitive. MAANAR (5) lines up for the first time since March 22. Looking to emulate her win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Rates highly fresh up, and should be right in the finish. MOUJAZ (6) was well held in the won by Nimir over 2000m at Al Ain at his last appearance seven months ago. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will be in this for a long way. SSR LAHEEB (10) returns after a spell of 7 months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at this track. One to consider on an each-way basis.

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track in the G3 December 6 over 1200m, 17 len behind Rasasi with 57kg at $8. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at this track October 25 2025 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Al Laith with 58kg at $8. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 334 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 4U | $166,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:15.32 | - | 6 |
| 17.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 4U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:32.77 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/14 | 25/10/2025 | 251 | COND 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:16.11 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/02/2025 | 58 | G2 OPEN 4U | $131,579.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 58.5kg | 1:29.44 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/12/2024 | 5 | G1 OPEN 4U | $210,084.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:45.58 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 4U | $168,067.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 58kg | 1:16.40 | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Al Ain February 22 over 1600m, a 0.2 lengths behind Muthabir carrying 55kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len this track November 22 over 1400m defeating Kombat Hipolyte carrying 60kg at $71. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 256 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | COND 5U | $33,074.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:49.25 | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/15 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $116,732.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 1:29.46 | - | 13 |
| 1.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 5U | $60,976.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 55kg | 2:04.45 | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 04/12/2025 | 12 | HCP75-100 4U | $33,333.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 59kg | 1:36.33 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 289 | HCP0-90 4U | $29,046.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 60kg | 1:31.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $71.00 |
| 12/14 | 06/02/2025 | 48 | HCP85+ 4U | $37,281.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 53kg | 1:49.10 | - | 9 |
| 60.2L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Al Uqda on December 12 2024 over 1400m, 11 len behind Al Jori carrying 53.5kg. Looking to others.
Last Starts 693 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/12/2024 | - | NOV 3 | $23,305.00 | Al Uqda | 1400m | Good | Abdulla Rashid Al Hajri | 53.5kg | 1:33.34 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $1.00 |

Jockey: A Aziz Al Balushi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Al Ain in the LR April 10 over 2000m, 25 len behind Nimir carrying 58kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at this track February 21 over 2200m, 19 len behind Ehab carrying 60kg at $7.50. Best form gives him a decent chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | LR OPEN 4U | $39,683.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 58kg | 2:16.43 | - | 8 |
| 25.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/15 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | HCP0-90 4U | $27,778.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 60kg | 1:29.93 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $15.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 4U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57.5kg | 2:44.19 | - | 11 |
| 21.3L | $10.00 |
| 14/14 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | HCP0-95 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 60kg | 2:29.60 | - | 1 |
| 19.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 4 | $166,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | C Soumillon | 57kg | 2:25.75 | - | 6 |
| 11.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/11/2025 | 280 | HCP0-95 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 60kg | 2:41.11 | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Al Ain in the G3 March 22 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Edalbar with 55kg at $20.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len this track November 14 over 1600m defeating Alto carrying 59kg at $7. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 228 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/03/2026 | 44 | G3 OPEN 5U | $134,100.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 55kg | 1:47.59 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $20.10 |
| 4/16 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 54kg | 2:09.67 | 6-2-4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $18.00 |
| 6/15 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | HCP0-90 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 60kg | 2:06.01 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 04/12/2025 | 20 | HCP75-100 4U | $33,333.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 55.5kg | 1:36.33 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 14/11/2025 | 243 | HCP0-85 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:43.74 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | HCP0-95 4U | $34,934.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 56kg | 2:10.20 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Jules Mobian | - | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Al Ain in the LR April 10 over 2000m, 49 len behind Nimir carrying 58kg at $7. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Meydan Dirt in the G1 December 19 over 1600m, 28 len behind Muraad carrying 57kg at $19. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 4U | $39,683.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 2:16.43 | - | 1 |
| 49.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/15 | 03/04/2026 | 29 | HCP0-95 4U | $31,746.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 2:03.07 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/15 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 5U | $30,651.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 2:03.66 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $1.00 |
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | HCP0-95 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 59.5kg | 2:29.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 5U | $32,520.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 2:05.73 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 11/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 5U | $32,520.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 1:37.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | - | - | 6 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at this track in the G1 March 14 over 2200m, 22 len behind Kanti De Bozouls with 57kg at $151. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at this track February 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Zouhair with 58.5kg at $19. Certainly one to consider.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | G1 OPEN 5U | $383,142.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 2:26.17 | - | 12 |
| 22.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/13 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | G2 OPEN 5U | $114,943.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:43.45 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/16 | 27/02/2026 | 113 | HCP0-105 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 58.5kg | 1:42.92 | - | 5 |
| 9.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 7 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | HCP80+ 4U | $51,502.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | Lukas Delozier | 58kg | 1:41.04 | - | 7 |
| 18.9L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 238 | HCP85-105 4U | $38,627.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | Damien Morin | 56.5kg | 1:42.27 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/02/2025 | 26 | HCP80-100 4U | $39,823.00 | Al Uqda | 1200m | Good | Lukas Delozier | 60kg | 1:17.19 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at this track February 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zouhair with 57.5kg at $17. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at this track in the G3 November 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kanaille De Faust carrying 57kg at $11. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 251 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 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-105 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 1:42.92 | - | 13 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/02/2026 | 56 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 59kg | 2:09.67 | 3-7-11 | 13 |
| 35.0L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 2:10.11 | - | 6 |
| 64.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | 210 | G3 OPEN 4U | $207,469.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:43.10 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2025 | 16 | NOV 4U | $26,316.00 | Doha | 1700m | Fast | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 57kg | 2:05.79 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2025 | 54 | OPEN 4 | $239,617.00 | Al Uqda | 2100m | Good | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 58kg | 2:17.81 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: M Rodrigues
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track March 7 2024 over 1600m defeating Snan with 58.5kg at $17.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at Meydan Dirt November 10 2023 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Af Yatwy carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 973 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 07/03/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $33,470.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 58.5kg | 1:43.76 | - | 14 |
| 0.8L | $17.40 |
| 6/15 | 24/02/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $33,060.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 53kg | 1:49.98 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $30.20 |
| 2/15 | 10/02/2024 | 42 | HCP 4U | $33,060.00 | Jebel Ali Sand | 1400m | Fast | Patrick Harnett | 60kg | 1:33.89 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/12/2023 | 16 | HCP 4U | $32,920.00 | Jebel Ali Sand | 1600m | Fast | R Curatolo | 54kg | 1:49.53 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 1/15 | 14/12/2023 | 34 | HCP | $32,920.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 1:44.25 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $21.50 |
| 4/16 | 10/11/2023 | 246 | HCP | $51,280.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 54.5kg | 1:34.70 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |

Jockey: S Legrix
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by a 0.3 len at this track on October 22 over 1600m defeating Bf Gala with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Al Ain on January 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Luluah with 60.5kg at $34. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 22/10/2026 | 194 | HCP0-80 4U | $25,781.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 59.5kg | 1:43.99 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | HCP0-85 4U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Y | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 56.5kg | 1:46.15 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Samuel Legrix | 62kg | 2:29.65 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 8/14 | 24/01/2026 | 37 | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:38.17 | - | 14 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 18/12/2025 | 433 | MDN 4U | $29,167.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 2:21.99 | - | 7 |
| 27.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2024 | 75 | PSA CG 3 | $32,310.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Soft | Clement Merille | 58kg | 2:22.80 | - | 8 |
| 41.8L | $48.00 |

Jockey: Allaia Tiar
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Al Ain March 5 over 1800m, 40 len behind Moujaz with 57.5kg. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track October 25 2025 over 1200m, 8 len behind Al Laith carrying 56kg at $61. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 05/03/2026 | 25 | HCP 5U | $30,651.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | 2:03.66 | - | 6 |
| 40.7L | $1.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | HCP0-85 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 60kg | 1:49.62 | - | 7 |
| 34.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/15 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | HCP 5U | $32,520.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 2:05.73 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | COND 4U | $62,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 2:27.10 | - | 12 |
| 34.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/14 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 4U | $207,469.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Jules Mobian | 55kg | 1:43.10 | - | 5 |
| 18.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-105 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Qais Al Busaidi | 53.5kg | 1:41.98 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $61.00 |