Meydan Race 9 - Race 9 - Jumeirah 2000 Guineas Sponsored By Emirates Holidays Listed Stakes - Turf
TALK OF NEW YORK (3) made a big impression when winning on debut as the favourite over 1609m at Kempton Park (All Weather) four-and-a-half months ago. He hasn't been seen since, but has plenty of upside, and Charlie Appleby has a terrific record with his team in this part of the world. Hard to beat. TITLE ROLE (4) improved sharply from a fresh placing to score by more than a length over 1600m at this track last time out. This is a rise in grade, but he has the scope to be very competitive again. PACIFIC AVENUE (2) was narrowly beaten into third, second up from a spell in Group 2 company at Al Rayyan over 1600m. He can lead this field, and he could take some pegging back. LEGALAIZED (1) was well held in the UAE 2000 Guineas here last time out. He is much better than that effort suggests, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos.
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming 2nd of 16 at Meydan Dirt on January 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Six Speed with 62kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 16 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 79 len behind Six Speed carrying 60.5kg at $9. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:38.02 | - | 9 |
| 79.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/16 | 02/01/2026 | 209 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:25.28 | 6-2-2 | 14 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | LR STK CG 2 | $19,698.00 | San Isidro | 1400m | W | Francisco L Goncalves | 55kg | 1:26.06 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.45 |
Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.5 len at Al Rayyan December 20 over 1600m defeating August George with 58kg. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Al Rayyan in QAG2 on February 14 over 1600m, long-neck behind August George with 58kg. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | QAG2 OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:35.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | OPEN 2 | $229,709.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:34.02 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $922,510.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:23.39 | 2-2-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $242,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:36.95 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2025 | 70 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:31.12 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 59kg | 1:26.47 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; won by 5.5 len at Kempton Park All Weather October 15 over 1609m defeating Go Rimbaud carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 136 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 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:38.46 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Northern Champion carrying 58kg at $4.40. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track January 30 over 1600m defeating Sword Maker with 58kg at $2.30. Found his best form now. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:38.72 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/14 | 02/01/2026 | 86 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:23.56 | 5-5-3 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2025 | 145 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:26.96 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Jebel Ali on January 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind Yasup carrying 55.5kg at $61. Last start won by 6 len at Abu Dhabi February 14 over 1600m defeating Saleett carrying 57kg at $16. Will prove tough to beat.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:35.25 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Adel Alqeeyadi | 55.5kg | 1:12.32 | - | 12 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Sandro Paiva | - | - | 4 |
| 2.99L | $0.00 |
Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 5 len behind Title Role with 58kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 8 at Al Rayyan on December 20 over 1600m, 13 len behind Pacific Avenue carrying 58kg. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:38.72 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 32 | OPEN 2 | $229,709.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:34.02 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 2 | $129,330.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:48.61 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 30 | HCP NSY 2 | $40,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 1:25.75 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | William Buick | 61kg | 1:40.89 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/08/2025 | 43 | NOV 2 | $17,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 62kg | 1:41.96 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.3 len at this track February 6 over 1600m defeating Jolly Roger with 54kg at $31. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Title Role carrying 58kg at $23. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 54kg | 1:36.99 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Richard Mullen | 58kg | 1:38.72 | - | 9 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP65-85 3U | $71,138.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Richard Mullen | 55kg | 1:22.91 | 13-10-5 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 12/16 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | George Wood | 56.5kg | 1:25.28 | 7-8-12 | 12 |
| 25.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 76 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:40.20 | 2-1-7 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on February 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Northern Champion carrying 57kg at $34. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind Title Role carrying 57kg at $31. Not among the main 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $136,187.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:10.16 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:38.72 | - | 3 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:23.56 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:25.31 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | STKS III 2 | $5,080.00 | Praha | 1200m | Good Firm 3.2 | Ludmila Karlikova | 52.5kg | 1:14.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Jebel Ali on January 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Omaha Front with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 1.4 len at Jebel Ali December 27 over 1600m defeating Omaha Front carrying 57kg at $12. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $40,650.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 58kg | 1:38.77 | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:39.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | COND 2 | $41,494.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55.5kg | 1:25.94 | - | 5 |
| 27.4L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:39.91 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Khalid Al Balushi | - | - | 6 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 |