Jebel Ali Race 3 - Race 3 - Ess Maiden Cup Maiden Stakes
MATCHABLE (3) returns after a long break since his debut 16 months ago, when finishing a close second over 1200m here. He will be stronger now, and the early market says he is ready to rumble fresh. PIZARRO (5) is still a maiden after four starts but showed ability when placing on the Meydan dirt two runs back before a tougher run at Abu Dhabi. Well placed to be competitive. ROYALCORRESPONDENT (7) took a good step forward last start when beaten just by a short-head into second over 1200m at Abu Dhabi and brings the right form for this. Hard to beat. AL LEITH THUNDER (10) debuts for the M Al Mheiri stable and arrives off a Meydan dirt trial win. Well-bred, and the market will do all the speaking.

Jockey: Jose Santiago
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 30 len behind National Interest with 57kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Yasup with 62kg at $41. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:39.26 | - | 13 |
| 30.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 62kg | 1:12.32 | - | 2 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | 700 | MDN 3U | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Jose Santiago | 57.5kg | 1:39.93 | 4-14-11 | 10 |
| 31.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/01/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $66,000.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:12.68 | - | 4 |
| 13.9L | $6.80 |

Jockey: M Rodrigues
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track January 10 over 1600m, 30 len behind Mawhoob with 57kg at $126. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Sharjah November 16 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mutaany carrying 57kg. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 4U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:38.29 | - | 12 |
| 30.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/16 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | HCP0-75 3U | $16,667.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 56kg | 1:11.26 | - | 16 |
| 13.1L | $1.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:12.92 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $29,876.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 57.5kg | 1:25.42 | - | 13 |
| 26.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/11/2025 | 261 | HCP0-75 3U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:12.93 | - | 11 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | HCP0-75 3U | $28,947.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 58kg | 1:11.37 | - | 9 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd in a small field at this track on November 16 2024 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Rammayy with 57kg at $5. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 483 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $24,896.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Xavier Ziani | 57kg | 1:14.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Jose Santiago | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1000m, 9 len behind No Escape carrying 54.5kg at $26. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Malzoom carrying 61kg at $9. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $38,314.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 54.5kg | 0:59.74 | - | 9 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $28,016.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 61kg | 1:12.61 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 293 | MDN 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:10.89 | - | 7 |
| 21.9L | $2.45 |
| 1/3 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Jules Mobian | - | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/13 | 02/03/2025 | 16 | HCP0-95 3U | $36,681.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 54kg | 1:13.65 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP60-80 3U | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 62kg | 0:58.11 | 10-9-6 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $43,860.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:00.32 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 12th of 16 at Abu Dhabi on February 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ela Mata with 62kg at $4.60. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Meydan Dirt on February 13 over 1900m, 4 len behind Desert Horizon carrying 57kg at $9. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 62kg | 1:37.40 | - | 12 |
| 8.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 4U | $64,202.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:59.42 | - | 12 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/13 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:38.29 | - | 6 |
| 25.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:12.92 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 5 |
| 1.91L | $0.00 |

Jockey: M Salym
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Abu Dhabi on February 14 over 1600m, 51 len behind La Yetal carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at Abu Dhabi on December 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Odai with 57kg at $71. Needs plenty of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 4U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Allaia Tiar | 57kg | 1:36.62 | - | 12 |
| 51.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Leandro Chimenes Vieira | 57kg | 1:10.89 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $71.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,685.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Leandro Chimenes Vieira | 53kg | 1:00.01 | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $251.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | 1:22.53 | - | 14 |
| 30.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Leandro Chimenes Vieira | - | - | 6 |
| 17.69L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/13 | 01/11/2025 | 237 | MDN 3U | $29,876.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 57kg | 0:59.32 | - | 1 |
| 17.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $28,821.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:10.49 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $226.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 12 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1200m, 0.2 len behind L'karama carrying 61kg at $15. Before that 8th of 14 at Meydan on February 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Condor Pasa with 59.5kg at $15. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:10.98 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | HCP60-80 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 1:10.36 | - | 12 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $36,585.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 58kg | 0:59.84 | - | 7 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 14/14 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | 1:12.14 | 9-9-14 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:12.92 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,685.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 1:00.01 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 11th of 15 at this track on February 15 2025 over 1200m, 21 len behind Inner City with 57kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 12 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 19 len behind Malzoom with 61kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/02/2026 | 365 | MDN 3U | $28,016.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | E H Chavez | 61kg | 1:12.61 | - | 5 |
| 19.6L | $17.00 |
| 11/15 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $26,316.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:12.96 | - | 11 |
| 21.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Pat Cosgrave | - | - | 4 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on March 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind No Escape carrying 53kg at $81. Before that second last of 13 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 10 len behind No Escape with 53kg at $31. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 6 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 | 08/03/2026 | 50 | HCP0-90 3U | $38,314.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 53kg | 0:59.74 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $36,585.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 53kg | 0:59.84 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-75 3U | $32,520.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 1:12.50 | - | 8 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/16 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | HCP0-75 3U | $16,667.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 1:11.26 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 57kg | 1:12.92 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,685.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 56kg | 1:00.01 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
M Al Mheiri trained three-year-old colt lining up for debut. Most impressive recent trial winner. Strong chance to break through on debut.
Last Starts 38 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 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Richard Mullen | - | - | 1 |
| 9.49L | $0.00 |

Jockey: V Salgado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Yaupon from Rizzio on debut. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Should measure up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 1 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
No Nay Never colt on debut following a quiet trial at Meydan Dirt. Hard to have without seeing him do something under race conditions.
Last Starts 24 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Mathilde Dupuy | - | - | 3 |
| 7.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 33 len behind Ashwaan carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that second last of 16 at Meydan Dirt on January 2 over 1400m, 31 len behind Six Speed with 55.5kg at $101. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 56 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 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:12.91 | - | 6 |
| 33.4L | $51.00 |
| 15/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 55.5kg | 1:25.28 | 13-15-15 | 16 |
| 32.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 55.5kg | 1:13.47 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 6 |
| 4.88L | $0.00 |

Jockey: F Goncalves
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Sergei Prokofiev from Red Impact on debut. Safely held in a recent trial. Watch for any market confidence.
Last Starts 24 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Francisco L Goncalves | - | - | 5 |
| 7.78L | $0.00 |