Meydan Race 4 - Race 4 - UAE Derby Sponsored By Jumeirah (Group 2) - Dirt (G2)
PYROMANCER (1) is an unbeaten talent after posting 3 wins from 3 starts, the latest a strong win over 1600m at Kawasaki. He is likely to put himself right on the early speed, and as always, any Japanese horse that travels internationally is going to be hard to hold out. SIX SPEED (3) has yet to miss the placings in four outings, including 3 wins and a debut third. He won the 2000 Guineas here by 5 lengths just over 9 weeks ago, and he should go close to winning this as well. SALLOOM (5) was impressive winning on debut over 1600m here 8 weeks ago, and though is a far tougher assignment, he is in good hands, and would not be lining up if his top trainer did not think him a chance of winning again. DEVON ISLAND (7) is a progressive colt who hasn't raced since finishing runner-up in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas over this trip behind the second pick. He has been kept ticking along nicely by Charlie Appleby, and he has to be respected again. Can win.

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
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Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Closed last prep won by a neck at Kawasaki December 17 over 1600m defeating Tamamo Freesia carrying 56kg at $2.30. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/12/2025 | 45 | COND 2 | $679,145.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/16 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 6-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: C Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG3 SAUG3 SAUDI DERBY on February 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Al Haram with 57kg at $13. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Rock Ptarmigan carrying 56.0kg at $3.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | SAUG3 OPEN CGF 3 | $570,342.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:38.45 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | OPEN 2 | $300,960.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/16 | 02/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 2 | $214,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 12-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 14/09/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:53.80 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:48.10 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $64.30 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 5 len win. This track G3 UAE 2000 Guineas January 23 over 1600m defeating Devon Island carrying 56kg at $4.60. On debut third of 7 at this track November 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Union Security with 57kg at $1.33. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 63 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 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/16 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | William Buick | 56.5kg | 1:25.28 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:12.33 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:13.38 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $1.33 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 8 |
| 7.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Cagnes-sur-Mer in LR on February 22 over 1500m, slow going 1.2 len behind Baklawa carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Chantilly on June 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Shiri with 55kg at $11. This will test.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 103 | LR OPEN 3 | $85,400.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58.5kg | 1:33.09 | - | 8 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 2 | $97,000.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | SH | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 1:41.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/16 | 04/10/2025 | 51 | CL2 2 | $464,290.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 1:42.69 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/08/2025 | 30 | CL2 2 | $461,810.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57.5kg | 1:17.03 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $38.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2025 | 25 | MDN CG 2 | $37,570.00 | Vichy | 1400m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58.5kg | 1:27.21 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2025 | 25 | CL2 2 | $59,859.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Good | Hugo Boutin | 55kg | 1:10.33 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 6 len at this track January 30 over 1600m defeating National History carrying 57kg at $2.40. Can keep the ball rolling.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,073.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:37.78 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 8 |
| 1.11L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 7 |
| 20.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at this track LR Al Bastakiya February 20 over 1900m defeating Duke Of Immatin with 57kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 14 len behind Six Speed carrying 56kg at $11. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,284.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/16 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 16-8-8 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $67,073.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:39.92 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 55.5kg | 1:40.20 | 9-8-2 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:39.91 | 7-4-2 | 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: W Buick
Weight: 57kgs
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Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas January 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Six Speed with 56kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track November 21 over 1600m defeating Brotherly Love carrying 57kg at $2.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Buick | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 7-3-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:40.20 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $1.35 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 79 | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:39.91 | 4-1-1 | 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 De Vries
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start won by 1.5 len at Jebel Ali March 8 over 1600m defeating Watch Collector with 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 13th of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 32 len behind Six Speed carrying 56kg at $71. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $76,628.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 58kg | 1:37.32 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 13/16 | 23/01/2026 | 62 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 4-12-13 | 14 |
| 32.9L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:18.19 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:24.39 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/06/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $108,865.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 0:58.42 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.40 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,865.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | 0:59.31 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG3 SAUG3 SAUDI DERBY on February 14 over 1600m, 14 len behind Al Haram with 57kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Six Speed carrying 56kg at $81. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | SAUG3 OPEN CGF 3 | $570,342.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:38.45 | - | 10 |
| 14.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/16 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 10-3-3 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/16 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 56.5kg | 1:25.28 | 9-5-3 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:12.33 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 1:13.38 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Issa Al Balushi | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Al Bastakiya on February 20 over 1900m, 2 len behind Brotherly Love carrying 57kg at $50. The run before that 10th of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 16 len behind Six Speed with 56kg at $101. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,284.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $50.00 |
| 10/16 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 13-7-10 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/16 | 02/01/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:25.28 | 11-12-7 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $41,494.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 55.5kg | 1:25.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Richard Mullen | - | - | 1 |
| 8.83L | $0.00 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Al Bastakiya on February 20 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Brotherly Love carrying 57kg at $12. Before that 4th of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Six Speed with 56kg at $6. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,284.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 3-2-4 | 16 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56.5kg | 1:25.28 | 16-7-4 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 9-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 7 len at this track G3 UAE Oaks February 20 over 1900m defeating Yuno with 57kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track January 16 over 1600m defeating Tjareed with 58kg at $4.40. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $311,284.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 2:00.57 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/15 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $162,602.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:39.66 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/15 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:26.46 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 4 |
| 9.76L | $0.00 |