Meydan Race 5 - Race 5 - Nakheel Handicap - Dirt
GALACTIC STAR (3) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Has an impressive two wins from five career starts. Ticks all the right boxes and is the one to beat for us. ROYAL FAVOUR (4) is back after a break of nine months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1621m at Southwell All Weather. He makes his local debut and has to be respected. CROWN ESTATE (1) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1900m at this track when well found in the market. He has a high cruising speed and will take some pegging back. NOOGOOL (10) returns from a spell of a year and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at this track over 1200m. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 10 at this track on November 21 over 1900m, 15 len behind Remorse with 60.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Firebreak Stakes on January 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind King Gold carrying 57kg at $26. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 265 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 60.5kg | 2:00.29 | - | 10 |
| 15.3L | $8.50 |
| 14/15 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 3 |
| 73.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/14 | 15/02/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:37.19 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:36.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2025 | 69 | HCP80-100 4U | $109,649.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Xavier Ziani | 57.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/17 | 26/10/2024 | 64 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:29.44 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: R Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Dollar October 4 over 1950m, soft track; 23 len behind First Look carrying 56kg at $68. On debut won by 1.3 len Milan April 20 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Bat Wir carrying 54kg at $9.23. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 70 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 | 04/10/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 3U | $326,790.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | Soft | Luke Morris | 56kg | 2:05.61 | - | 5 |
| 23.9L | $68.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,340.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Soft | Vaclav Janacek | 58kg | 1:42.82 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $59.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,340.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 57.5kg | 2:31.30 | - | 6 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $89,980.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | SH | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 2:09.13 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/06/2025 | 37 | STKS I 3U | $21,216.00 | Praha | 1200m | Good Firm 3.2 | Sabina Mokrosova | 57kg | 1:09.75 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN 3 | $142,100.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 57kg | 1:08.67 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $31.00 |
Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at this track on November 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Heart Of Honor with 59kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Moon Blade with 59.5kg at $2.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 230 | COND 3 | $87,137.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 59kg | 1:39.14 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.20 |
| 9/9 | 05/04/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $434,783.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:59.13 | - | 9 |
| 27.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/15 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $350,877.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 55kg | 1:59.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/02/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 59.5kg | 1:38.45 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | HCP 3 | $31,579.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:14.59 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Tadhg O'Shea | - | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 7 len win. This track March 7 over 1900m defeating Poet Orten carrying 55kg at $2.80. On debut second of 9 at Southwell All Weather December 14 over 1621m, 2.75 len behind Saddadd with 59kg at $10. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 281 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 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $76,419.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Buick | 55kg | 1:58.28 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $2.80 |
| 9/15 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $350,877.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Buick | 55kg | 1:59.33 | - | 5 |
| 31.7L | $2.80 |
| 3/15 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Buick | 55kg | 1:37.08 | - | 15 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Buick | 57kg | 1:37.55 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 59kg | 1:41.45 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Abu Dhabi in the LR April 12 over 2200m, a 0.4 lengths behind Stormy Ocean with 57.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Abu Dhabi in the LR December 1 2024 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Daramethos with 57kg at $7. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/04/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $165,217.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Jules Mobian | 57.5kg | 2:14.27 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/16 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Johnnatan Castano Mateus | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 16 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | HCP0-100 3U | $41,921.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 62kg | 1:37.69 | - | 2 |
| 12.6L | $4.60 |
| 5/14 | 15/02/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 1:37.19 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/15 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | HCP85-105 4U | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Good | Ben Coen | 60kg | 2:00.15 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2024 | 19 | G2 OPEN 3U | $357,143.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Ben Coen | 57kg | 1:45.11 | - | 1 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
Jockey: A Fresu
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Jebel Ali on November 1 over 1400m, 16 len behind Elraaed with 59kg at $61. Last start in a small field at Sharjah on November 23 over 1700m, 6 len behind Commissioner King carrying 58kg. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $82,988.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 58kg | 1:46.61 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 230 | HCP80-105 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 59kg | 1:22.93 | - | 7 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
| 9/14 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | COND 4U | $109,170.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:24.63 | - | 10 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 8/15 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:36.89 | - | 6 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/16 | 31/01/2025 | 26 | HCP75-95 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 62kg | 1:24.57 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/01/2025 | 36 | COND 4U | $87,719.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:48.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A De Vries
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather in the LR Diamond Stakes on September 26 over 2112m, 14 len behind Phantom Flight with 57.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 10 at Leopardstown on April 9 over 2011m, 2.5 len behind Stay True with 59.5kg at $15. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 26/09/2025 | 136 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ronan Whelan | 57.5kg | 2:11.61 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $25,150.00 | Killarney | 1609m | GY | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:43.21 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Mark Crehan | 59.5kg | 2:11.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Jebel Ali on November 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Attwaal carrying 62kg at $3. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Jebel Ali on November 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Rabaah with 56.5kg at $4.40. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 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 |
| 3/10 | 01/11/2025 | 156 | HCP0-90 3U | $41,494.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | William Pereyra | 62kg | 0:59.28 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2025 | 47 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.36 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2025 | 212 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:16.40 | 1-4-4 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $11.71 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2024 | 38 | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:09.98 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $4.64 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:04.84 | 2-5-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.27 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 8 len at Jebel Ali November 29 over 1400m defeating Casino Bay carrying 57kg at $23. The start before that ran last of 12 at Abu Dhabi on November 14 over 1600m, 23 len behind Monfrid carrying 58.5kg at $13. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $29,876.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:25.42 | - | 5 |
| 8.6L | $23.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Connor Beasley | 58.5kg | 1:35.38 | - | 6 |
| 23.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/16 | 25/10/2025 | 121 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:22.46 | - | 8 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | OPEN MDN 3U | $16,500.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:56.50 | 3-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 26/05/2025 | 25 | OPEN MDN 3 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:34.62 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 01/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:38.67 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
Jockey: M Kappushev
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when won by 0.8 len at this track December 13 over 1200m defeating Golden Redemption with 57kg at $21. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/12/2024 | - | HCP 2 | $73,529.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 1:13.32 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Andrew Slattery | - | - | 4 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Telemark carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1900m, 13 len behind Shepperton Lodge with 59kg at $23. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 55kg | 1:25.57 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | HCP70-90 3U | $78,838.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 59kg | 2:00.66 | - | 2 |
| 13.4L | $23.00 |
| 13/16 | 25/10/2025 | 232 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 58kg | 1:22.46 | - | 9 |
| 24.7L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | COND 4U | $82,969.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:37.75 | - | 6 |
| 28.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/15 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP70-90 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 61kg | 1:36.64 | - | 4 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 58.5kg | 1:24.57 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |