Al Ain Race 3 - Race 3 - Purebred Arabian Handicap
SALB (3) resumed over 1900m at Meydan on the dirt course and was out of the money. He will strip fitter for that run and is capable of sharp improvement in this company. SAAFEER (9) didn't fire last time at Meydan Dirt over 1400m, but he is far better than that performance suggests. This looks like a far more suitable assignment, and he is capable of giving a bold sight. Each way value. BF ALSHAHAM (10) was below his best over 1900m at Meydan Dirt last start after winning at this track the run prior. If he can reproduce that earlier form, he has the talent to take this out. SA'ARI (2) finished fifth over 1600m at this track last time and wasn't far away. With Silvestre De Sousa back aboard, he can have a say in the outcome of this race.

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, 31 len behind Muthabir with 59.5kg at $6. The run before that 8th of 15 at this track in LR on January 3 over 1800m, 0.0 len behind Tariq carrying 57kg at $21. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 10 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 | 22/02/2026 | 50 | COND 5U | $33,074.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59.5kg | 1:49.25 | - | 5 |
| 31.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 5U | $60,976.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 2:04.45 | - | 1 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 2:10.11 | - | 5 |
| 15.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/11/2025 | 232 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 58kg | 2:03.49 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Connor Beasley | - | - | 9 |
| 0.33L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/15 | 10/04/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $43,478.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 58kg | 2:17.59 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/03/2025 | 13 | G3 OPEN 5U | $150,862.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:49.22 | - | 8 |
| 28.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Muthabir carrying 57kg at $12. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 10 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 59.5kg at $23. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | COND 5U | $33,074.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:49.25 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 59.5kg | 2:09.67 | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/15 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 5U | $60,976.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 2:04.45 | - | 7 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 58kg | 2:03.49 | - | 6 |
| 10.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/15 | 09/11/2025 | 213 | HCP0-95 4U | $33,195.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 60kg | 2:03.11 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 11/15 | 10/04/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $43,478.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 58kg | 2:17.59 | - | 5 |
| 20.2L | $23.00 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 14 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Meydan Dirt in G1 on March 1 2025 over 2000m, 12 len behind Mubeed with 57kg at $10. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 26 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 | 06/02/2026 | 302 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 60kg | 2:09.67 | - | 16 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | - | - | 4 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Khalil Al Hadhrami | - | - | 4 |
| 1.48L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/15 | 10/04/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 4U | $43,478.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 58kg | 2:17.59 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | G1 OPEN 5U | $262,009.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 2:14.12 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 14/02/2025 | 63 | HCP80-100 4U | $61,404.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 59.5kg | 2:16.69 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 13/12/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $126,050.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 2:06.60 | - | 8 |
| 15.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2024 | 244 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 58kg | 2:02.34 | - | 12 |
| 27.6L | $4.80 |

Jockey: A Moatasem Al Balushi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 22 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 59.5kg at $41. Last start second last of 10 at Abu Dhabi in LR on February 27 over 2200m, 12 len behind Kanti De Bozouls with 57kg at $21. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 5U | $48,638.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 2:27.91 | - | 7 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
| 9/16 | 06/02/2026 | 70 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Khalid Al Balushi | 59.5kg | 2:09.67 | - | 12 |
| 22.9L | $41.00 |
| 0/13 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 2:03.49 | - | 8 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/11/2025 | 213 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1000m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 58kg | 1:07.16 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/15 | 10/04/2025 | 32 | HCP0-95 4U | $30,435.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 60kg | 2:04.54 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 09/03/2025 | 31 | HCP0-100 4U | $28,821.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 2:27.79 | - | 13 |
| 42.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: S Al Balushi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 14 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 2200m, 7 len behind Ehab with 60kg at $18. The race before that 13th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 42 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 58.5kg at $19. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | HCP0-95 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 2:29.60 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $18.00 |
| 13/16 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58.5kg | 2:09.67 | - | 5 |
| 42.4L | $19.00 |
| 14/15 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 5U | $60,976.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 57kg | 2:04.45 | - | 5 |
| 67.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/12/2025 | 956 | HCP0-95 4U | $33,333.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 2:20.00 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 1 |
| 7.18L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/14 | 23/04/2023 | 18 | HCP0-90 4U | $22,541.00 | Doha | 1900m | Fast | Faleh Bughenaim | 59.5kg | 2:13.72 | - | 9 |
| 29.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/14 | 05/04/2023 | 39 | HCP75-95 4U | $22,541.00 | Doha | 1700m | Fast | Faleh Bughenaim | 57kg | 1:59.53 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, 22 len behind Muthabir with 57kg at $18. The start before that 6th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 15 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 59.5kg at $51. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 10 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 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | COND 5U | $33,074.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Samuel Legrix | 57kg | 1:49.25 | - | 7 |
| 22.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 59.5kg | 2:09.67 | - | 8 |
| 15.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/15 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 5U | $60,976.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 2:04.45 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Charlie Bennett | 57kg | 2:10.11 | - | 9 |
| 20.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/11/2025 | 20 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 58kg | 2:03.49 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 08/11/2025 | 212 | HCP0-95 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57.5kg | 2:41.11 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: A Aziz Al Balushi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 43 len behind Uptown Walk The Line carrying 55.5kg at $18. Previously second-up second last of 7 at La Teste De Buch in G2 on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Laffan carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 06/02/2026 | 102 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 55.5kg | 2:09.67 | - | 9 |
| 43.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/10/2025 | 54 | G3 PSA CG 3 | $44,250.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | SH | Mickael Forest | 58kg | 1:51.70 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $7.80 |
| 7/14 | 03/09/2025 | 49 | PSA 3 | $35,710.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | Soft | Martin Protti | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2025 | 30 | PSA 3 | $35,780.00 | Mont De Marsan | 1600m | Good | Mickael Forest | 59.5kg | 1:44.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2025 | 58 | G2 PSA 3 | $88,030.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 58.5kg | 1:51.46 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $9.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | PSA CG 3 | $34,540.00 | Tarbes | 1500m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 56kg | 1:38.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 12th of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, 24 len behind Muthabir with 55kg at $19. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 10 len behind Uptown Walk The Line carrying 55kg at $101. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | COND 5U | $33,074.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 55kg | 1:49.25 | - | 9 |
| 24.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/16 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 55kg | 2:09.67 | - | 10 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | HCP65+ 5U | $44,715.00 | Al Ain | 3200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 3:49.36 | - | 11 |
| 48.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/12/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $83,333.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:56.39 | - | 11 |
| 6.1L | $1.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/11/2025 | 265 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 56kg | 2:03.49 | - | 12 |
| 89.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/03/2025 | 30 | HCP75+ 4U | $37,118.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 54kg | 2:18.95 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 14th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 13 over 1400m, 46 len behind Kayaan Sb with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 14 at Meydan Dirt on January 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jamra Sb carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 19 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 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | HCP75-95 4U | $46,693.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 57.5kg | 1:33.92 | - | 13 |
| 46.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 16/01/2026 | 61 | HCP75-95 4U | $48,780.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 57.5kg | 1:20.03 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 220 | HCP0-90 4U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 57kg | 1:58.96 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | HCP0-95 4U | $30,435.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 55.5kg | 2:04.54 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/03/2025 | 32 | HCP0-90 4U | $30,172.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 60kg | 2:18.43 | - | 9 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2025 | 16 | HCP0-90 4U | $30,702.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 60kg | 2:18.50 | - | 9 |
| 14.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1900m, 28 len behind Uptown Walk The Line carrying 53kg at $5. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 11 over 1600m defeating Inqath carrying 53kg at $15. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 26 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 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | HCP80-100 4U | $54,475.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 53kg | 2:09.67 | - | 6 |
| 29.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/15 | 11/01/2026 | 36 | HCP0-85 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 53kg | 1:51.58 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | - | COND 3 | $145,833.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:42.59 | - | 13 |
| 21.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at Abu Dhabi on February 14 over 2200m, 10 len behind Al Hadab carrying 57kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 15 at this track on January 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Uptown Walk The Line carrying 60kg at $12. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | HCP0-95 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 2:32.71 | - | 11 |
| 10.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | HCP0-90 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 60kg | 2:06.01 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | HCP0-95 4U | $33,333.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 59.5kg | 2:20.00 | - | 1 |
| 13.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/15 | 09/11/2025 | 227 | HCP0-95 4U | $33,195.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 58.5kg | 2:03.11 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/15 | 27/03/2025 | 32 | HCP0-90 4U | $30,172.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 58.5kg | 2:18.43 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/02/2025 | 45 | HCP0-90 4U | $30,702.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 59kg | 2:18.50 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |