Meydan Race 2 - Race 2 - Emirates Skywards Stakes
MAGIC ART (1) returns from a break after finishing ninth off a wide gate over 1200m at this track in March. He will be a lot stronger this season, and having Tadhg O'Shea in the irons is always a positive in this part of the world. Hard to beat. TEN CARAT HARRY (4) also resumes after a short spell, having finished seventh over 1207m at Newmarket in July. He tackled some decent fields in the UK earlier in the year, and his top trainer will have him ready to rumble at his local debut. MUSIC LAD (2) returns after 8 months away, having closed his last campaign with a sixth over 1400m here. He will continue to improve with racing, and fresh, he is firmly in the mix. ORDEP (3) wasn't far away when sixth over 1400m at Abu Dhabi before his spell. He has a good gate, and has plenty of upside. Follow any market confidence.

Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track March 6 over 1200m, 16 len behind Honest Desert with 58kg at $3.30. On debut fifth of 15 at this track January 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind Salloom with 57kg at $18. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $80,460.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 58kg | 1:12.22 | - | 12 |
| 16.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $64,202.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56kg | 1:24.69 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,073.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:37.78 | 8-6-5 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at this track March 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Raasil carrying 56kg at $9. On debut fifth of 14 at Jebel Ali January 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ashwaan carrying 57kg at $8. Not without claims.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 13/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $63,218.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 56kg | 1:25.61 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $46,693.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:26.98 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/15 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $67,073.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:37.78 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:12.91 | 13-6-5 | 15 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 7 |
| 1.11L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Abu Dhabi April 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Impressive Act carrying 57.5kg at $11. On debut eighth of 11 at this track November 21 over 1600m, 20 len behind Devon Island carrying 57kg at $16. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | HCP0-90 3U | $26,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Y | Charlie Bennett | 57.5kg | 1:24.55 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $76,628.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 58kg | 1:37.32 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $46,693.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 1:26.98 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $40,650.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:38.77 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:39.10 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 57kg | 1:39.91 | 9-10-8 | 10 |
| 20.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Chantal Sutherland | - | - | 7 |
| 7.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Newmarket (July) July 9 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Jazl carrying 61kg at $9. On debut eighth of 11 at Bath September 3 2025 over 1106m, soft track; 4 len behind Runamara carrying 60.5kg at $29. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 120 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 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:10.22 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/27 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | William Carver | 60kg | 0:58.36 | 19-23-3 | 28 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,270.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 1:24.51 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:10.76 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $54,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 1:13.66 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 03/04/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:12.03 | - | 14 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:24.66 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:12.19 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | 1:14.86 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:15.73 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,700.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | William Carver | 60.5kg | 1:11.43 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track in the G2 Uae Derby March 28 over 1900m, 25 len behind Wonder Dean with 57kg at $41. On debut to post a big 5 len win. This track November 7 over 1200m defeating Na Eem carrying 57kg at $6.50. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $383,142.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:59.19 | - | 4 |
| 25.2L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | SAUG3 OPEN CGF 3 | $561,798.00 | 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: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 17 at Taif on September 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Alnaifh with 58kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Taif on August 28 over 1200m, 0.3 len behind Wattfah carrying 58kg at $7.50. Solid prospects with a similar effort to last time.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN F 3 | $92,251.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | A Moreno | 58kg | 1:19.34 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN F 3 | $32,319.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | Ab Alhussain | 58kg | 1:20.28 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 183 | W0-2 F 3 | $19,011.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | Mu Alshammari | 59kg | 1:32.85 | - | 7 |
| 13.6L | $10.00 |
| 17/20 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | OPEN F 3 | $95,057.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | A Moreno | 57kg | 1:40.86 | - | 20 |
| 20.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-2 F 3 | $19,011.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | A Moreno | 62kg | 1:15.08 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/18 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | OPEN F 3 | $119,522.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | A Moreno | 58kg | 1:42.81 | - | 12 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | CUP F 3 | $119,522.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | L Morales | 58kg | 1:28.25 | - | 7 |
| 27.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | OPEN F 2 | $30,488.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | A Moreno | 58kg | 1:30.27 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/17 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | CUP CGF 2 | $304,878.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | E Castro | 56kg | 1:15.54 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-2 F 2 | $20,325.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | A Moreno | 60kg | 1:30.76 | - | 1 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | HCP0-2 F 2 | $20,325.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | A Moreno | 60kg | 1:16.75 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |