Al Ain Race 10 - Final Leg Of The Al Ain Marathon Series Handicap - Dirt
UDAY (2) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 2 lengths over 4100m at this track to make it two in a row. Adam Al Balushi, who has three wins when partnering, stays on. Leading contender. KALICE DE CARRERE (1) finished a battling ninth last time out over 2000m at Meydan Dirt three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Bernardo Pinheiro is yet to win when aboard but has never been out of the money from three rides. Among the leading chances. RUMZ (4) fought on well for second last start over 4100m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Has managed four minor placings from six runs at this circuit. Should be involved in the finish. GURM (7) missed the frame on dirt over 4100m at this track two back then filled a minor placing last start on turf over 2200m at Abu Dhabi. Going well and must be included again. Something for the Multiples: INDYS DAY (3)

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Meydan Dirt in G1 on February 28 over 2000m, 12 len behind Falaah with 57kg at $34. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on February 8 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Ehab carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 22 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 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,885.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 2:15.91 | - | 2 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 5U | $31,128.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59.5kg | 2:19.22 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2026 | 43 | HCP65+ 5U | $44,715.00 | Al Ain | 3200m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 60kg | 3:49.36 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 2:10.11 | - | 3 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | COND 4U | $35,270.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 58kg | 2:03.49 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 02/11/2025 | 784 | HCP0-70 4U | $29,046.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58.5kg | 1:45.05 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: A Al Balushi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2 len at this track February 22 over 4100m defeating Rumz with 60kg at $4.80. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track January 24 over 3200m defeating Kalice De Carrere carrying 53kg at $7. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | HCP65+ 5U | $42,802.00 | Al Ain | 4100m | Fast | Adam Al Balushi | 60kg | 5:01.72 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 24/01/2026 | 51 | HCP65+ 5U | $44,715.00 | Al Ain | 3200m | Fast | Adam Al Balushi | 53kg | 3:49.36 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/12/2025 | 12 | HCP0-95 4U | $33,333.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 57.5kg | 2:20.00 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/14 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-95 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Muanis Al Siyabi | 53kg | 2:39.88 | - | 11 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2025 | 232 | HCP0-95 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Qais Al Busaidi | 53kg | 2:41.11 | - | 1 |
| 11.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Al Motasim Al Balushi | - | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 21/03/2025 | 26 | HCP65+ 5U | $51,724.00 | Al Ain | 5100m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | 6:28.13 | - | 2 |
| 25.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 6 |
| 8.23L | $0.00 |

Jockey: A Aziz Al Balushi
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Maknoon carrying 55.5kg. The start before that 11th of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, 22 len behind Muthabir with 57kg at $18. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | HCP85+ 4U | $30,651.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 55.5kg | 2:16.66 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on February 22 over 4100m, 2 len behind Uday with 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 24 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Uday with 53kg at $3.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | HCP65+ 5U | $42,802.00 | Al Ain | 4100m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 56.5kg | 5:01.72 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | HCP65+ 5U | $44,715.00 | Al Ain | 3200m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 53kg | 3:49.36 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/15 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 62kg | 2:07.28 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-85 4U | $29,167.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Allaia Tiar | 59.5kg | 2:44.14 | - | 15 |
| 2.1L | $23.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 4 | $166,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Michael Sheehy | 57kg | 2:25.75 | - | 12 |
| 44.2L | $81.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | LR OPEN 4U | $46,058.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Michael Sheehy | 57kg | 2:25.54 | - | 2 |
| 22.1L | $31.00 |

Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on February 22 over 4100m, 3.5 len behind Uday carrying 53.5kg at $10. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Sharjah January 25 over 2700m defeating Rawaat Al Reef carrying 54.5kg. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | HCP65+ 5U | $42,802.00 | Al Ain | 4100m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 53.5kg | 5:01.72 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 25/01/2026 | 58 | HCP0-85 5U | $28,455.00 | Sharjah | 2700m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 54.5kg | 3:11.68 | - | 16 |
| 1.6L | $1.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/11/2025 | 232 | HCP0-85 4U | $29,046.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 55kg | 2:18.63 | - | 1 |
| 28.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 10/04/2025 | 370 | HCP0-80 4U | $30,435.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 59.5kg | 1:50.76 | - | 10 |
| 17.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Sam Hitchcott | - | - | 7 |
| 2.59L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/15 | 05/04/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $20,920.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 53kg | 2:04.22 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 15/03/2024 | 20 | MDN 4U | $29,290.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 2:19.69 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on February 22 over 4100m, 2.5 len behind Uday carrying 53kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 3200m, 32 len behind Uday with 53kg at $23. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | HCP65+ 5U | $42,802.00 | Al Ain | 4100m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 53kg | 5:01.72 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/01/2026 | 62 | HCP65+ 5U | $44,715.00 | Al Ain | 3200m | Fast | Achraf Taftafi | 53kg | 3:49.36 | - | 10 |
| 32.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/16 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | HCP0-70 4U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 2000m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 60kg | 2:23.04 | - | 16 |
| 8.6L | $1.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/11/2025 | 240 | COND 4U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 2000m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 2:23.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2025 | 36 | HCP65+ 5U | $51,724.00 | Al Ain | 5100m | Fast | Achraf Taftafi | 53kg | 6:28.13 | - | 4 |
| 36.4L | $71.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | HCP0-85 4U | $30,702.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 53kg | 2:19.14 | - | 8 |
| 32.1L | $41.00 |