Al Ain Race 5 - Al Ain Derby Stakes - Dirt
ALMUKHATER (3) continues to progress and wasn't far away when finishing fourth over 1600m at Abu Dhabi last start. This shapes as a very suitable assignment, and he is the one to beat for us. SHADDAD AW (10) is knocking on the door after a strong second over the same trip at Abu Dhabi, travelling on speed and sticking on well. With his tactical pace, he should land in a prominent position again and give bettors a solid run for their money. JAP JAZIL (8) brings the strongest recent form, having put together back-to-back wins over 1600m at Abu Dhabi, both under Sandro Paiva, who retains the ride. That combination is striking at the right time, and he must be considered for all combinations. MOKHEEFA NF (14) is thriving this campaign with 3 wins from 4 starts, and he has the early speed to offset the wide draw. He remains in excellent order and is very much in the mix.
Jockey: A Al Siyabi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 41 len behind Dany with 55kg at $52.50. The start before that 11th of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 13 len behind Jap Jazil carrying 57kg at $81. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $15,326.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Adam Al Balushi | 55kg | 2:07.42 | - | 12 |
| 41.4L | $52.50 |
| 11/16 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 14 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 2000m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 55kg | 2:22.94 | - | 2 |
| 18.8L | $1.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 55kg | 1:53.40 | - | 1 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Connor Beasley | - | - | 1 |
| 1.87L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Allaia Tiar
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 7th of 12 at Abu Dhabi on October 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Jap Jazil carrying 57kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 4th of 16 at Jebel Ali on March 15 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Kt Al Naamah carrying 57kg at $36. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 15/03/2026 | 141 | MDN 4 | $19,157.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:24.71 | - | 16 |
| 1.2L | $36.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Allaia Tiar | 57kg | 1:33.92 | - | 10 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Allaia Tiar | - | - | 5 |
| 1.08L | $0.00 |
Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 15 at Abu Dhabi on March 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jap Jazil carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $4.40. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 1:45.58 | - | 9 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/16 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 11 |
| 4.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/16 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 4 | $20,325.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 1:37.05 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:19.26 | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Jitendra Singh | - | - | 4 |
| 6.88L | $0.00 |
Jockey: A Moatasem Al Balushi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at this track March 22 over 1800m defeating Alwasl with 55kg at $10.70. Before that 10th of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $51. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $15,326.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 55kg | 2:07.42 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
| 10/16 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 12 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 55kg | 1:19.26 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:33.92 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Yaser Alameri | - | - | 1 |
| 14.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 15 at Abu Dhabi on March 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $7. The start before that 8th of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $21. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:45.58 | - | 1 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
| 8/16 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 55kg | 1:19.26 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 3 |
| 11.91L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 3 |
| 26.67L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S Legrix
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 15 at Abu Dhabi on March 14 over 1600m, 15 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $61. Before that second last of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 25 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $81. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Allaia Tiar | 57kg | 1:45.58 | - | 5 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 15/16 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Marcelino Rodrigues | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 2 |
| 25.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 55kg | 1:38.26 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $21.00 |
| 13/15 | 01/02/2026 | 65 | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1000m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 55kg | 1:07.69 | - | 10 |
| 29.5L | $23.00 |
| 15/15 | 28/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $29,046.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:51.77 | - | 4 |
| 80.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:33.92 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Issa Al Balushi | - | - | 2 |
| 5.38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S Al Balushi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 15 at Abu Dhabi on March 14 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jap Jazil with 57kg at $18. Capable of going to the next level.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:45.58 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/15 | 24/01/2026 | 6 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Al Ain | 1000m | Fast | Jesus Rosales | 55kg | 1:07.22 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Jesus Rosales | 55kg | 1:19.26 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Jesus Rosales | - | - | 6 |
| 1.44L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 1.2 len at Abu Dhabi March 14 over 1600m defeating Shaddad AW carrying 59kg at $6. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Abu Dhabi February 21 over 1600m defeating Muhareb Baynounah with 57kg at $14. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 59kg | 1:45.58 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/16 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | HCP 45 | $81,301.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 56kg | 1:17.85 | - | 8 |
| 30.6L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:33.92 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Amjad Khan | - | - | 5 |
| 5.46L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 15 at Abu Dhabi on March 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jap Jazil carrying 57kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Jap Jazil carrying 57kg at $8. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:45.58 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:46.59 | - | 16 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 08/02/2026 | 84 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 55kg | 1:37.89 | - | 12 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:06.18 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Al Ain | 0m | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | - | - | 7 |
| 5.92L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Abu Dhabi on March 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mokheefa Nf with 57kg at $21.50. The run before that 2nd of 15 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ar Shahd with 53kg at $13. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:45.77 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $21.50 |
| 2/15 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 53kg | 1:38.69 | - | 10 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 24/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Al Ain | 1000m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 53kg | 1:07.22 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Samuel Legrix | 57kg | 1:34.73 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
Jockey: A Aziz Al Balushi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by 0.6 len at Abu Dhabi March 14 over 1600m defeating Es Khairiyah with 59kg at $6.30. The start before that won by 2 len at Abu Dhabi February 21 over 1600m defeating Bashayer Ah carrying 57kg at $4.60. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $42,146.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 59kg | 1:45.77 | - | 15 |
| 0.6L | $6.30 |
| 1/16 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | COND 4 | $38,911.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:45.48 | - | 12 |
| 2.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/16 | 31/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 4 | $20,325.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 55kg | 1:37.05 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:45.69 | - | 15 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Connor Beasley | - | - | 9 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track on March 5 over 2000m, 5 len behind Makin with 55.5kg. Before that favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Sharjah January 25 over 2000m defeating Qandil AW with 53kg. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 05/03/2026 | 39 | HCP0-70 4U | $26,820.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 55.5kg | 2:19.79 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/16 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 2000m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 53kg | 2:22.94 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:45.69 | - | 4 |
| 21.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Samuel Legrix | - | - | 5 |
| 25.83L | $0.00 |