Meydan Race 6 - Race 6 - Zoho Handicap - Dirt
LAHFATY (4) produced a strong run for second in his penultimate start and, although he ran below market expectations last start, he is far better than that effort suggests. His record at this track and trip is excellent, including 2 wins, and he finds a very suitable race here. On top. STROBE (1) took a nice step forward second-up when placing over 1400m here, and he usually improves with more racing. Stick with him on an each-way basis. NO ESCAPE (7) surged back into form with a narrow win at Jebel Ali just 5 days ago. This is a tougher assignment, but he still deserves each-way consideration. WELCOME DREAM (5) resumes after a 5-week freshen and has the early speed to be prominent from the outset. He's capable of giving a bold sight and has top 4 claims. Stick with him.

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at Sharjah on January 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Morning with 57kg. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Khanjar carrying 59.5kg at $8. One of the main contenders.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 33 | HCP80-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 1:24.77 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/01/2026 | 310 | COND 4U | $81,301.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:09.51 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Adrie De Vries | - | - | 10 |
| 6.38L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 14/03/2025 | 27 | HCP75-95 3U | $82,969.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 62kg | 1:12.13 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $14.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $219,298.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 0:58.92 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2025 | 15 | COND 4U | $43,860.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Ross Coakley | 57kg | 1:38.70 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:10.34 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $2.30 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 14 at Meydan on March 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Desperate Hero carrying 59.5kg at $20. Before that 6th of 8 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Ponntos with 57kg at $9. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | HCP80-100 3U | $95,785.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 59.5kg | 1:11.12 | - | 14 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 0:58.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 50 | HCP80-105 3U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 0:59.24 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 14/15 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:10.34 | 9-12-14 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/11/2025 | 244 | HCP75-100 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 62kg | 0:58.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | HCP85-105 3U | $41,921.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 61kg | 1:11.31 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 12th of 14 at Meydan on March 6 over 1200m, 17 len behind Desperate Hero with 59kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 8 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Ponntos carrying 57kg at $19. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | HCP80-100 3U | $95,785.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:11.12 | - | 11 |
| 17.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 0:58.93 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-105 3U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 0:59.24 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $81,301.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:09.51 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $1.00 |
| 7/14 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | HCP85-105 3U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 1:09.47 | 2-4-7 | 13 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 11/15 | 12/12/2025 | 271 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 1:10.34 | 1-4-11 | 14 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Khanjar carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cats By Five with 60kg at $6. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP80-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 56.5kg | 1:24.77 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | HCP80-100 3U | $97,276.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 60kg | 1:11.71 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: A De Vries
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Meydan on February 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Desperate Hero carrying 59kg at $4.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Meydan on January 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Yotarid with 56kg at $11. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP75-95 4U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 59kg | 1:10.80 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 56kg | 1:09.40 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 61.5kg | 1:12.14 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 273 | HCP65-85 3U | $72,917.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 60.5kg | 1:12.11 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | HCP65-85 3U | $76,419.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 61kg | 1:25.01 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 13/16 | 31/01/2025 | 56 | HCP75-95 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 56kg | 1:24.57 | 8-9-13 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by a 0.0 len at Jebel Ali March 8 over 1000m defeating Tourist carrying 59kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Muzaahim carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | HCP0-90 3U | $38,314.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59kg | 0:59.74 | - | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/14 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 61.5kg | 1:12.72 | - | 13 |
| 5.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $36,585.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 0:59.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
| 4/14 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 56kg | 1:12.14 | 8-7-4 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/12/2025 | 166 | MDN 3U | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:39.93 | 2-4-7 | 14 |
| 11.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/06/2025 | 84 | MDN 3U | $75,622.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:43.59 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $4.90 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at Meydan on February 20 over 1000m, 9 len behind Run Boy Run with 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Churchill Downs on October 30 over 1207m, 9 len behind Jack's Promise with 54.5kg at $3.29. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 20/02/2026 | 113 | HCP80-100 3U | $97,276.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | 0:57.12 | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $3.29 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 71 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.27 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.70 |

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of 16 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Keeneland Turf October 25 2024 over 1911m, 9 len behind Native Shaman with 53.5kg at $12.37. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf May 11 2024 over 1710m, 7 len behind Rock'n A Halo with 53.5kg at $3.42. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 505 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/10/2024 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:54.48 | 6-11-8 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $12.37 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $168,971.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:42.83 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $9.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/07/2024 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $165,414.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.10 | 7-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $12.50 |
| 5/12 | 07/06/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $166,163.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:34.25 | 10-7-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/05/2024 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.70 | 9-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $3.42 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2024 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $138,088.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:27.09 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather September 6 over 1207m, a nose behind Drama with 56kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton December 27 2024 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Best Rate with 60.5kg at $17. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | 1:11.32 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 21/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:11.72 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 12/17 | 10/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53.5kg | 1:10.17 | 8-10-12 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58.5kg | 1:12.69 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:24.43 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $46,130.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:21.92 | 5-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: F Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 16 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sirocco Winds carrying 58kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Khanjar carrying 54.5kg at $18. Not going well enough to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP80-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 54.5kg | 1:24.77 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/15 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | HCP70-90 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 62kg | 1:24.73 | - | 16 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 59.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 7 |
| 12.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 615 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 59.5kg | 1:25.30 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | G Ribeiro | - | - | 3 |
| 8.43L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/16 | 16/03/2024 | 14 | 3U | $104,600.00 | Jebel Ali Sand | 1400m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 60kg | 1:24.93 | - | 3 |
| 15.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: M Rodrigues
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 16 at Jebel Ali on March 8 over 1000m, 0.1 len behind No Escape with 56kg at $26. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 18 len behind Muzaahim carrying 58.5kg at $22. Narrowly beaten last time but this is too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | HCP0-90 3U | $38,314.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 56kg | 0:59.74 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 1:12.72 | - | 14 |
| 18.4L | $22.00 |
| 14/16 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:38.02 | - | 4 |
| 41.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/16 | 02/01/2026 | 110 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Francisco L Goncalves | 61kg | 1:25.28 | 1-1-9 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2025 | 28 | LR STK C 3 | $29,762.00 | Maronas | 1800m | Good | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 56kg | 1:46.18 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 17/08/2025 | - | MSW C 3 | $15,174.00 | Maronas | 1500m | HEAVY | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 56kg | 1:30.08 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $7.30 |