Jebel Ali Race 5 - Race 5 - Keeneland Cup Handicap
HYPNUS (1) is holding his form well with four straight placings, the latest a strong third in the G3 Burj Nahaar over 1600m on the Meydan dirt. This is a clear drop in grade, and he looks well placed to break through. CAGLIOSTRO (3) resumed with a solid third over 1950m here and has a good record at this trip, with a win and three placings from seven attempts. He should be tough to beat. ZANDVOORT (2) was dominant last start, scoring by 5 lengths over 1400m at this track, and his tactical speed gives him every chance again. SECRET MANNER (10) ran well two starts back before a below-par effort last time, but he's capable of improving sharply and has genuine each-way claims.

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 Firebreak Stakes on January 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mendelssohn Bay with 57kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 Burj Nahaar on February 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Commissioner King carrying 57kg at $5. Racing well. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $459,770.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:36.85 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:38.49 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | James Doyle | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $382,263.00 | Fairmount Park | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/08/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3 | $310,078.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.70 |
| 6/6 | 24/07/2025 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,422.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:49.71 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $9.60 |
| 1/10 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.35 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.22 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start won by 5 len at this track March 8 over 1400m defeating Nam Phrik with 57kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 11 at Meydan Dirt on February 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Khanjar carrying 57kg at $8.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $95,785.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:23.16 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:24.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 1:38.61 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/16 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 62kg | 1:38.87 | 4-1-4 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 55kg | 1:38.63 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | HCP75-100 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56.5kg | 0:58.10 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 at this track in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 1.75 len behind Killer Collect carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Saratoga on August 22 over 1811m, 7 len behind Film Star carrying 56kg at $2.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 15/02/2026 | 177 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:57.61 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | James Doyle | - | - | 2 |
| 11.58L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 22/08/2025 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:50.03 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 120 | LR OPEN 4U | $466,563.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:34.10 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.89 |
| 4/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:36.89 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2025 | 83 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 10/13 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:35.48 | 10-11-10 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $42.80 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 Burj Nahaar on February 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Commissioner King carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track in G3 on February 15 over 1600m, 0.2 len behind David Of Athens with 57kg at $7. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN 4U | $459,770.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:36.85 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | G3 OPEN 4U | $272,374.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:37.37 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/16 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 60.5kg | 1:38.61 | - | 16 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HCP80-105 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 61kg | 1:58.61 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 1:59.47 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | HCP75-100 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 61kg | 1:50.66 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jose Santiago
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Meydan on March 6 over 1900m, 6 len behind Involvement carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 7 len behind Killer Collect with 57kg at $9. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | HCP80-100 3U | $95,785.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:55.19 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:57.61 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | HCP70-95 4U | $40,650.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 56kg | 1:59.78 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-80 4U | $34,959.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 61kg | 1:50.62 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,833.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 60.5kg | 1:59.14 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $37,500.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:39.36 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 8 at Meydan Dirt on February 6 over 1200m, 28 len behind Cats By Five with 61.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Meydan Dirt in the LR Al Bastakiya on February 21 2025 over 1900m, 40 len behind Galactic Star with 55kg at $34. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 307 | HCP80-100 3U | $97,276.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | William Buick | 61.5kg | 1:11.71 | - | 2 |
| 28.2L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/04/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3 | $434,783.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:59.13 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/03/2025 | 23 | COND 3 | $87,336.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 55kg | 1:25.61 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 13/15 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $350,877.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 55kg | 1:59.33 | - | 15 |
| 41.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/15 | 24/01/2025 | 97 | G3 OPEN 3 | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | 1:37.08 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $93,931.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:39.52 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: M Kappushev
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 11th of 14 at Meydan Dirt on February 13 over 1600m, 23 len behind Diamond Dealer carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 13/02/2026 | - | HCP75-95 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Myrzabek Kappushev | 60.5kg | 1:38.00 | - | 8 |
| 23.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Meydan on February 13 over 2000m, 16 len behind Ruling Dynasty with 60.5kg at $34. The start before that 9th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on January 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Tap Leader carrying 56kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP70-90 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 60.5kg | 2:04.17 | - | 1 |
| 16.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 2:06.49 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/16 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP75-95 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 62kg | 2:20.01 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $6.00 |
| 12/14 | 02/01/2026 | 42 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 1-4-12 | 14 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Pereyra | 57.5kg | 2:00.29 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 07/11/2025 | 236 | HCP70-90 3U | $78,838.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Pereyra | 58kg | 2:00.66 | 9-3-1 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Abu Dhabi on February 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Monfrid with 61.5kg at $19. The start before that 14th of 16 at Meydan on January 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind The Fingal Raven carrying 61.5kg. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 21/02/2026 | 22 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 61.5kg | 1:35.21 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $19.00 |
| 14/16 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 61.5kg | 1:36.76 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:36.66 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $37,344.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 61kg | 1:37.85 | - | 13 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Richard Mullen | 61kg | 1:35.38 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1950m, 7 len behind Excel Power with 59kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1950m, 0.7 len behind Arlan with 55kg at $6.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | HCP70-95 4U | $40,650.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59kg | 1:59.78 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HCP80-105 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 55kg | 1:58.61 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/12/2025 | 329 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 53.5kg | 1:59.47 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 4U | $26,316.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59kg | 1:52.95 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $25,210.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 2:02.05 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 5 |
| 20.39L | $0.00 |

Jockey: R Liegeois
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 58 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Meydan on January 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind Folk Festival with 54.5kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 29 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mashkoor carrying 56kg at $12. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 16/01/2026 | 48 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 54.5kg | 1:35.13 | 7-9-13 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | HCP75-100 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 56kg | 1:50.66 | - | 2 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | 253 | HCP80-105 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 58.5kg | 1:50.70 | - | 7 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 14/16 | 07/03/2025 | 33 | HCP80-100 3U | $109,170.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 1:35.31 | - | 7 |
| 13.4L | $16.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/02/2025 | 134 | HCP0-95 3U | $28,947.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 62kg | 1:35.71 | - | 11 |
| 39.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/09/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 60kg | 1:38.07 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Meydan Dirt in the LR Al Bastakiya on February 20 over 1900m, 24 len behind Brotherly Love carrying 57kg at $125. The start before that 12th of 16 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 31 len behind Six Speed carrying 56kg at $81. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,284.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 2:01.40 | - | 10 |
| 24.8L | $125.00 |
| 12/16 | 23/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:38.02 | - | 15 |
| 31.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 58kg | 1:39.11 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 57kg | 1:39.84 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:27.00 | - | 15 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |