Meydan Race 8 - Race 8 - Como Residences Stakes - Dirt
DEVON ISLAND (2) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over this course and distance when first-up from a break last time out. Tackling a deeper field this time, but he can take the next step immediately. DON PELICANO (1) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. He won on debut at Maronas over 1400m. He can make a winning local debut as well. BROTHERLY LOVE (4) improved last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1600m at this track. Meeting a tougher field, but he strips fitter, and is capable of a big performance. TAILGUNNER JOE (3) has not been sighted since he finished sixth over 1609m at Newmarket (Rowley) on September 27. Must be respected in his first local start. Use the market as your best guide.
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Maronas June 21 over 1400m defeating Biscuit with 55kg at $2.90. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | MSW C 2 | $17,752.00 | Maronas | 1400m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 55kg | 1:23.74 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 3 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Item carrying 60.5kg at $7. Returned from break favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track November 21 over 1600m defeating Brotherly Love carrying 57kg at $2.30. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 79 | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:39.91 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Saleem Golam Rassoude | - | - | 2 |
| 14.76L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:29.78 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: A Fresu
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Royal Lodge Stakes September 27 over 1609m, 12 len behind Bow Echo with 58kg at $201. On debut sixth of 9 at Ascot in the LR Chesham Stakes June 21 over 1408m, 8 len behind Humidity carrying 59.5kg at $51. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $242,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:36.95 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2025 | 45 | LR OPEN 2 | $74,720.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 59kg | 1:40.22 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2025 | 32 | APP MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:27.03 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 1:27.09 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 8 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Siren Suit carrying 60.5kg at $23. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Devon Island carrying 57kg at $9. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:39.91 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | William Carver | 60.5kg | 1:29.43 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 8 at Jebel Ali on November 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Duke Of Immatin with 55.5kg at $8. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $41,494.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 55.5kg | 1:25.94 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 7 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Union Security carrying 57kg at $11. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on November 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Devon Island carrying 57kg at $3.40. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'Shea | 57kg | 1:39.91 | - | 1 |
| 10.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:13.38 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Tadhg O'Shea | - | - | 6 |
| 8.88L | $0.00 |
Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Bhupat Seemar trained two-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Easy trial winner. Looking for a good debut showing.
Last Starts 45 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 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Richard Mullen | - | - | 6 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Gun Runner colt from Highway Mary on debut. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Watch for any market confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Tadhg O'Shea | - | - | 4 |
| 5.78L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Jebel Ali on November 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Rakaan with 57kg at $26. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $29,876.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:12.13 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Connor Beasley | - | - | 9 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: A De Vries
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Great Yarmouth on September 18 over 1810m, 4 len behind Baltic Fleet with 59.5kg at $17. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Bath on October 20 over 1609m, slow going 8 len behind Hard Evidence with 60.5kg at $4.60. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 54 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 | 20/10/2025 | 32 | NOV 2 | $13,650.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:46.34 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1810m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:57.53 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |