Meydan Race 7 - Race 7 - Burj Azizi Handicap - Dirt
CATS BY FIVE (1) turned in a fine effort to score by more than a length at this course and distance last start in a far better run. He slides down in class here, and despite the weight rise, he can repeat the dose. SAHALAT (4) was a new acquisition for the Bhupat Seemar yard last start when he made steady ground to run into third over 1200m at this track at his first run back from a spell. He will naturally improve his condition second up, and he will be hard to hold out. LAHFATY (5) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by a head over 1200m at this track last time out. It doesn't get any easier, but she has the scope to measure up here as well. Stick with her on an each-way basis. RAFID (2) has not appeared since he finished eighth over 1900m in the G2 UAE Derby at this track on April 5. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Bhupat Seemar, and will be ready to rumble, especially if the money comes for him.

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.2 len at this track January 9 over 1200m defeating Danyah carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Jebel Ali on December 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Kafoo with 60.5kg at $11. Can get the job done again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | HCP85-105 3U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57.5kg | 1:12.32 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 274 | HCP70-95 3U | $41,667.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 62kg | 1:12.15 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | HCP75-95 3U | $82,969.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 62kg | 1:12.13 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 01/03/2025 | 253 | G3 OPEN 3U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:10.22 | - | 11 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $191,843.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.04 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.13 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track in the G2 UAE Derby April 5 over 1900m, 22 len behind Admire Daytona carrying 57kg at $71. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas January 24 2025 over 1600m, 7 len behind Golden Vekoma with 55kg at $15. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $139,706.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:38.33 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $12.20 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at Sharjah on January 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Morning carrying 57kg. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Cats By Five with 57.5kg at $10. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | COND 4U | $81,301.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:09.51 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | HCP85-105 3U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:12.32 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 61.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | 280 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:21.89 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 0:56.68 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $372,807.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Jim Crowley | 57kg | 1:21.04 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 16 months eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cats By Five with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at Churchill Downs June 9 2024 over 1207m defeating Point Clear with 56kg at $4.47. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 447 | HCP85-105 3U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57.5kg | 1:12.32 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/10/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $173,410.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:16.92 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.74 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2024 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:08.82 | 3-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.13 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $52,227.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.03 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $109,774.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:10.36 | 3-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $3.39 |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:08.64 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.47 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Jebel Ali on December 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Attwaal carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at this track January 2 over 1200m defeating Welcome Dream with 61.5kg at $12. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 1:12.14 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | 274 | HCP70-95 3U | $41,667.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 1:12.15 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2025 | 12 | HCP75-95 3U | $82,969.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 1:12.13 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 02/03/2025 | 16 | HCP0-95 3U | $36,681.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:13.65 | - | 13 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 11/16 | 14/02/2025 | 56 | HCP70-90 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:23.35 | 2-6-11 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2024 | 48 | HCP80-100 3U | $105,042.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 55.5kg | 1:11.88 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.60 |

Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 13 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Abu Dhabi January 25 2025 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tawalla carrying 59.5kg. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at this track November 8 2024 over 1200m, 20 len behind Mojeyrr with 58kg at $5. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 377 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 25/01/2025 | 19 | HCP0-95 3U | $28,947.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 59.5kg | 1:10.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2025 | 17 | HCP0-100 3U | $42,105.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | 0:59.21 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP80-100 3U | $105,042.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:11.88 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $8.20 |
| 5/7 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $210,084.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:10.61 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2024 | 273 | HCP80-100 3U | $103,734.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:11.49 | 2-5-9 | 9 |
| 20.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $78,510.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:12.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Jebel Ali on January 31 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Billy Webster with 53kg at $6.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at Sharjah on January 18 over 1200m, 12 len behind Morning carrying 55kg. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-105 3U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 53kg | 0:59.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | COND 4U | $81,301.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:09.51 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 61kg | 1:13.47 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 83 | COND 2 | $41,494.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 61kg | 1:25.94 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 10/16 | 07/09/2025 | 49 | G3 STK C 3 | $88,542.00 | Maronas | 1600m | Good | Vagner Leal | 56kg | 1:34.86 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | G3 STK C 3 | $44,643.00 | Maronas | 1500m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 56kg | 1:29.03 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 15 at Jebel Ali on January 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Border Edge carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 12 at Jebel Ali on January 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nam Phrik with 57kg at $18. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $36,585.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:13.14 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | HCP0-90 3U | $40,650.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:25.56 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
| 9/15 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 54.5kg | 1:10.34 | 5-11-9 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,685.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 61.5kg | 1:00.01 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/11/2025 | 244 | MDN 3U | $29,876.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:11.42 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/03/2025 | 23 | COND 3 | $87,336.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Xavier Ziani | 55kg | 1:25.61 | - | 4 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Jose Santiago | - | - | 6 |
| 0.78L | $0.00 |