Taif Race 2 - 6F Stakes
FOUJ (5) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when he scored by 5.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Fitter for that last hitout and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. RIYADH ANGEL (7) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement and is among the leading chances. TAWAAFEEQ (10) last appeared when he got the cash over 1200m at Riyadh on March 7. Now under the care of new trainer A Alshaia. Has found the right race and is worth including. PRAETORIAN (6) finished third last time over 1200m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.1 lengths. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out.

Jockey: Muhanad Alnassar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign 14th of 19 at Riyadh Dirt March 1 over 1400m, 17 len behind Hor Almuhamadia carrying 58kg at $101. On debut second last of 17 at Riyadh Dirt November 29 over 1600m, 57 len behind Alwajeeh carrying 58kg at $10. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/19 | 01/03/2025 | 23 | W0-1 CGF 3 | $27,778.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | F Wannas | 58kg | 1:28.53 | - | 4 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
17/20 | 06/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $8,155.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 2000m | Fast | Abdulaziz Alfouraidi | 58kg | 2:10.79 | - | 15 |
| 51.7L | $67.00 |
16/19 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | W0-1 CGF 3 | $27,897.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Mu Alnassar | 56kg | 1:42.52 | - | 5 |
| 45.8L | $67.00 |
13/13 | 03/01/2025 | 35 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | A Moreno | 57kg | 1:42.05 | - | 2 |
| 50.8L | $15.00 |
16/17 | 29/11/2024 | - | W0-1 CGF 2 | $26,316.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | A Moreno | 58kg | 1:40.26 | - | 7 |
| 57.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Abdullah Alawfi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 20 at Riyadh Dirt on January 25 over 1600m, 42 len behind Mhally with 58kg at $6. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at Musselburgh on August 28 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Lovely Spirit with 59.5kg at $2.30. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19/20 | 25/01/2025 | 105 | OPEN CGF 3 | $199,571.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 58kg | 1:39.64 | - | 16 |
| 42.9L | $6.00 |
1/12 | 12/10/2024 | 28 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 61kg | 1:25.76 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
1/7 | 14/09/2024 | 17 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Shane Gray | 59.5kg | 1:28.06 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
2/9 | 28/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 59.5kg | 1:28.96 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Tharb Altimyat
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, 71 len behind Sultan Alsamawy carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Riyadh on March 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tawaafeeq with 59kg at $13. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 02/08/2025 | 141 | OPEN CGF 3 | $35,124.00 | Taif | 1600m | Fast | T Almansour | 58kg | 1:44.79 | - | 14 |
| 71.3L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh | 1351m | Good | T Almansour | 59kg | 1:20.55 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 07/03/2025 | 34 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh | 1200m | Good | T Almansour | 59kg | 1:11.66 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
12/12 | 01/02/2025 | 117 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Sn Alrasheed | 59kg | 1:39.32 | - | 3 |
| 38.0L | $17.00 |
3/4 | 07/10/2024 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,770.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:15.02 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
1/12 | 15/09/2024 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,340.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 63.5kg | 1:41.65 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
1/7 | 03/09/2024 | 52 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,340.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | William Carver | 60kg | 1:34.29 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
11/13 | 13/07/2024 | 10 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good | Nicola Currie | 60.5kg | 1:27.61 | 13-13-11 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
6/7 | 03/07/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:24.86 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $3.25 |
7/14 | 04/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:12.49 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Alexis Moreno
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 11th of 15 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 43 len behind Fouj carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Born A King with 58kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/15 | 08/08/2025 | 245 | HCP0-80 CGF 3 | $35,124.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | A Alsaedi | 54kg | 1:32.46 | - | 17 |
| 43.4L | $21.00 |
3/19 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | W0-1 CGF 2 | $26,639.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | M Alhubail | 58kg | 1:29.15 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
15/18 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | MDN CGF 2 | $20,243.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Naif K Alanazi | 58kg | 1:28.54 | - | 20 |
| 28.5L | $12.00 |
2/16 | 26/10/2024 | 43 | MDN CGF 2 | $19,231.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Naif K Alanazi | 58kg | 1:27.70 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 13/09/2024 | 7 | CUP CGF 2 | $163,934.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | Abdulaziz Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:18.11 | - | 7 |
| 25.8L | $26.00 |
3/12 | 06/09/2024 | 21 | W0-2 CGF 2 | $32,787.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | F Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:18.37 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
6/18 | 16/08/2024 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $20,492.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | F Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:30.30 | - | 17 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Muhammad Aldaham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 5.5 len at this track August 8 over 1400m defeating Lady Safiah carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Riyadh Dirt on November 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Yastabshir with 58kg at $13. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/08/2025 | 147 | HCP0-80 CGF 3 | $35,124.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | M Aldaham | 61.5kg | 1:32.46 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh | 1351m | Good | M Aldaham | 60kg | 1:20.55 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
5/8 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh | 1200m | Good | M Aldaham | 60kg | 1:11.66 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $1.44 |
1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 20 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh | 1200m | Good | M Aldaham | 59kg | 1:10.63 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.66 |
1/14 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:13.22 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
1/18 | 17/01/2025 | 13 | MDN CGF 3 | $21,459.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:14.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
4/11 | 04/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | M Aldaham | 57kg | 1:14.08 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
11/18 | 21/12/2024 | 36 | W0-2 CGF 2 | $32,787.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:29.43 | - | 14 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | W0-1 CGF 2 | $26,316.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:13.74 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
10/18 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $20,243.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:28.54 | - | 17 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Fahad Alfouraidi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Riyadh Angel with 60kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Newmarket (July) on June 27 2024 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Billboard Star carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/17 | 02/08/2025 | 295 | W0-1 CGF 3 | $18,595.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 60kg | 1:19.12 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
9/14 | 11/10/2024 | 26 | WFA C 2 | $179,430.00 | York | 1408m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:28.79 | 2-4-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 15/09/2024 | 38 | OPEN 2 | $53,161.00 | Bro Park | 1400m | Good | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:22.50 | - | 5 |
| 9.1L | $2.48 |
1/4 | 08/08/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:25.15 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.07 |
2/18 | 26/07/2024 | 29 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:26.34 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
2/9 | 27/06/2024 | 34 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:10.75 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
3/16 | 24/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:18.08 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Abdullah Al Audeeb
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 0.8 len at this track August 2 over 1200m defeating Riyadh El Ezz carrying 60kg at $15. Previously second-up 18th of 20 at Riyadh Dirt on November 22 over 1400m, 24 len behind Riyadh Central with 58kg at $9. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/17 | 02/08/2025 | 224 | W0-1 CGF 3 | $18,595.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | N Almudiani | 60kg | 1:19.12 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
14/18 | 21/12/2024 | 7 | W0-2 CGF 2 | $32,787.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 60kg | 1:29.43 | - | 1 |
| 19.0L | $4.50 |
11/16 | 14/12/2024 | 22 | CUP CGF 2 | $67,623.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | F Wannas | 58kg | 1:41.54 | - | 13 |
| 29.0L | $26.00 |
18/20 | 22/11/2024 | 27 | CUP CGF 2 | $60,729.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | F Wannas | 58kg | 1:27.90 | - | 6 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
1/16 | 26/10/2024 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $19,231.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | F Wannas | 58kg | 1:27.70 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Mohammad Alhubail
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Riyadh Angel with 60kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 18 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Born A King with 60kg at $6.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/18 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | W0-2 CGF 3 | $20,661.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | M Alhubail | 60kg | 1:33.27 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
2/17 | 02/08/2025 | 140 | W0-1 CGF 3 | $18,595.00 | Taif | 1200m | Fast | A Alawfi | 60kg | 1:19.12 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
7/20 | 15/03/2025 | 16 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | A Alawfi | 58kg | 1:27.56 | - | 14 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
1/16 | 27/02/2025 | 35 | MDN CGF 3 | $8,155.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | A Alawfi | 58kg | 1:14.86 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
6/20 | 23/01/2025 | 14 | MDN CGF 3 | $8,155.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | A Alawfi | 58kg | 1:41.18 | - | 6 |
| 20.0L | $2.50 |
3/18 | 09/01/2025 | - | MDN CGF 3 | $8,155.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | A Alawfi | 58kg | 1:29.66 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Adel Alfouraidi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 15 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 28 len behind Fouj with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Riyadh Dirt on November 30 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mekhled with 58kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/15 | 08/08/2025 | 154 | HCP0-80 CGF 3 | $35,124.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | F Alfouraidi | 57kg | 1:32.46 | - | 13 |
| 28.6L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh | 1200m | Good | Adel Alfouraidi | 59kg | 1:11.66 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 28/02/2025 | 20 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh | 1200m | Good | Adel Alfouraidi | 59kg | 1:10.63 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
1/15 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 CGF 3 | $51,502.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 58.5kg | 1:13.54 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
10/20 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | OPEN CGF 3 | $199,571.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | T Almansour | 58kg | 1:39.64 | - | 4 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
3/11 | 04/01/2025 | 7 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | A Moreno | 58kg | 1:14.08 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
12/18 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | CUP CGF 2 | $61,475.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:41.89 | - | 19 |
| 23.2L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 30/11/2024 | 22 | OPEN CGF 2 | $38,462.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:13.95 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
1/18 | 08/11/2024 | 84 | MDN CGF 2 | $20,243.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:28.54 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.87 |
4/18 | 16/08/2024 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $20,492.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | A Alsaedi | 55kg | 1:30.30 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Aseel Alsarhani
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. Riyadh March 7 over 1200m defeating Suhayl with 57kg at $34. First up last campaign fifth of 18 at Riyadh Dirt November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Suhayl with 58kg at $21. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,598.00 | Riyadh | 1200m | Good | A Alsarhani | 57kg | 1:11.66 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
3/19 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | W0-1 CGF 3 | $27,778.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | E Castro | 58kg | 1:28.53 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
6/15 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | HCP0-80 CGF 3 | $51,502.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | E Alturisi | 56kg | 1:13.54 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
3/14 | 01/02/2025 | 28 | HCP0-80 CGF 3 | $51,502.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | E Alturisi | 54kg | 1:41.44 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
6/11 | 04/01/2025 | 28 | OPEN CGF 3 | $40,773.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | R Altoairsh | 57kg | 1:14.08 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
5/14 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | CUP CGF 2 | $307,377.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | R Altoairsh | 58kg | 1:13.96 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
4/7 | 30/11/2024 | 22 | W0-1 CGF 2 | $26,316.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | K Almimoni | 58kg | 1:13.03 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
5/18 | 08/11/2024 | 63 | MDN CGF 2 | $20,243.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | K Almimoni | 58kg | 1:28.54 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
7/13 | 06/09/2024 | - | OPEN CGF 2 | $38,934.00 | Taif | 1400m | Fast | K Almimoni | 57kg | 1:32.25 | - | 6 |
| 16.8L | $29.00 |