Meydan Race 5 - Race 5 - Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline Hcp
ROYAL FAVOUR (1) returns in a suitable assignment after finishing third in a similar race at his only run last prep. He will be a lot stronger this season, and maps to receive the run of the race from the pole position. Oisin Murphy is one of the best hoops in the business, and he will give this gelding every chance to win fresh up. SIROCCO WINDS (4) is a very progressive gelding resuming after 8 months away. He made an immediate impression last campaign with a debut win over 1400m at Jebel Ali, and this season, he looks capable of going right through the grades. BROTHERLY LOVE (2) hasn't raced since finishing fourth in the G2 UAE Derby over 1900m here in March. That is solid form for this company and he warrants plenty of respect. GUN CARRIAGE (3) returned with a third at Goodwood over 1609m, and he will be spot-on for his return to the Middle East. A good draw, makes him a solid top 4 hope again.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Zandvoort with 60.5kg at $3. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on December 14 2024 over 1621m, 2.75 len behind Saddadd carrying 59kg at $10. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 329 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 | 12/12/2025 | 280 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:38.63 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $76,419.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Buick | 55kg | 1:58.28 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $2.80 |
| 9/15 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $350,877.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | William Buick | 55kg | 1:59.33 | - | 5 |
| 31.7L | $2.80 |
| 3/15 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Buick | 55kg | 1:37.08 | 8-6-3 | 15 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Buick | 57kg | 1:37.55 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 59kg | 1:41.45 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track in the G2 Uae Derby March 28 over 1900m, 13 len behind Wonder Dean with 57kg at $21. On debut fifth of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather 2yo Mdn Sw October 8 2025 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Siren Suit carrying 60.5kg at $23. Can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 3 | $383,142.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:59.19 | - | 10 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
| 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: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after seven months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Goodwood on September 23 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Tribal Chief carrying 61kg at $41. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 27 len behind Force And Valour with 61.5kg at $3.30. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 194 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:37.81 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 26 | HCP80-100 3U | $95,785.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 60.5kg | 1:38.03 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | G3 OPEN 4U | $272,374.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 1:37.37 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:38.61 | 9-3-4 | 14 |
| 4.1L | $18.00 |
| 6/16 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP75-95 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 2:20.01 | 9-3-6 | 14 |
| 10.6L | $3.40 |
| 11/16 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 61.5kg | 1:38.87 | 9-9-11 | 5 |
| 27.4L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 12/12/2025 | 77 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:38.63 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 10/13 | 26/09/2025 | 136 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ronan Whelan | 57.5kg | 2:11.61 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $25,150.00 | Killarney | 1609m | GY | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:43.21 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Mark Crehan | 59.5kg | 2:11.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning post a big 3 len win. This track March 6 over 1400m defeating Nyaar carrying 56kg at $11. On debut to post a big 4.5 len win. Jebel Ali December 27 over 1400m defeating Hidden Secret carrying 57kg at $12. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 56kg | 1:23.91 | - | 16 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | HCP70-90 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:24.73 | 10-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Richard Mullen | - | - | 6 |
| 1.17L | $0.00 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track March 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Diamond Dealer carrying 57kg at $8. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Jebel Ali November 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fight Zone with 58.5kg at $18. Certainly one to consider.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | HCP80-100 3U | $95,785.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 1:38.03 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/16 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP70-90 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 56.5kg | 1:24.73 | 2-2-1 | 13 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/16 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | HCP75-95 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Michael Sheehy | 55kg | 1:38.87 | 5-8-6 | 13 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Jamie Powell | 53.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 11 |
| 10.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Michael Sheehy | 55kg | 1:25.57 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 274 | HCP0-90 3U | $41,494.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 58.5kg | 1:24.97 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 11/15 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP70-90 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 59.5kg | 1:36.64 | 12-12-11 | 12 |
| 25.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/16 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 1:24.57 | 13-10-7 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2025 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $109,649.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:37.96 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/15 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | HCP60-80 3U | $73,529.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:24.19 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track March 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Diamond Dealer carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at this track November 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cupid's Dream with 59.5kg at $7. A big run will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | HCP80-100 3U | $95,785.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 1:38.03 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | HCP75-95 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 60kg | 1:23.91 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 61kg | 1:38.00 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/16 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 58.5kg | 1:38.61 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/16 | 09/01/2026 | 41 | HCP75-95 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 59.5kg | 1:38.87 | 7-2-2 | 16 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | HCP75-100 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 58kg | 1:50.66 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 07/11/2025 | 236 | HCP80-100 3U | $103,734.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59.5kg | 1:39.34 | 7-8-6 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | HCP0-95 3U | $36,681.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Jim Crowley | 62kg | 1:37.90 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | HCP0-100 3U | $41,921.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Jim Crowley | 60kg | 1:37.69 | - | 5 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 11/15 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | HCP0-100 3U | $42,105.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 61.5kg | 1:24.86 | - | 15 |
| 17.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/01/2025 | 15 | COND 4U | $43,860.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:38.70 | - | 7 |
| 7.9L | $4.60 |

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Sandown Park July 25 2024 over 2816m, 12 len behind Spaceport carrying 60kg at $9. Previously first up; second of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather July 10 2024 over 2414m, 6 len behind Mutaawid carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 352 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Adrie De Vries | - | - | 1 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 25/07/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 3:07.27 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 10/07/2024 | 82 | NOV 3U | $74,810.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Buick | 61.5kg | 2:33.23 | 5-1-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/04/2024 | 122 | NOV 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Soft | William Buick | 61kg | 2:12.55 | 2-8-9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:49.36 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.73 |