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DUBAI GOLD CUP (Group 2) (Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors) |
Distance : 1m 7f 200y |
| Prize : د.إ.580,000 Age : 4yo+ Race State : Declaration Surface : Turf Runners : 10 | Going : |
| Race State : Declaration Runners : 10 runners | Surface : Turf |
| Form | Silk | Horse Name (Days Off) | Jockey | Flags | Age | Wgt | TFR | Odds |
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| Entry (Draw) Silk | Pedigree | Jockey & Trainer | Trainer | (Equip) | IPS | |||
| 0/3421174- |
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AL RIFFA (FR) (104) | D. B. McMonagle |
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6 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 1 (9) | b h WOOTTON BASSETT - LOVE ON MY MIND (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: D. B. McMonagle
T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland |
Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland | (v) 1 |
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| 0/3421174- |
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1 (9) AL RIFFA (FR) (104) |
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1
(9)
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J: D. B. McMonagle
T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland Age: 6 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (v) 1 |
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| Very smart performer who recorded a couple of authoritative wins at the Curragh in 2025, including the Group 1 Irish St Leger. Escapes a penalty for that success and should stay this far (not seen to best effect sole previous try at 2m), so looks the one to beat. | ||||||||
| 15/58323-1 |
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AL NAYYIR
(36)
C D
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Rossa Ryan |
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8 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 2 (10) | b g DUBAWI (IRE) - BRIGHT BEACON MANDURO (GER) | J: Rossa Ryan
T: Tom Clover |
Tom Clover | (s) |
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| 15/58323-1 |
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2
(10)
AL NAYYIR
(36)
C D
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2
(10)
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J: Rossa Ryan
T: Tom Clover Age: 8 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (s) |
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| Evergreen 8-y-o who gained a first win at pattern level when taking the Nad Al Sheba Trophy at this course (14f) last month, showing a good attitude to reel in Sunway by a neck. Step back up in trip looks in his favour and he holds solid each-way claims. | ||||||||
| 119366- |
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DUBAI FUTURE
(218)
CD
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Kieran Shoemark |
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10 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 3 (1) | b g DUBAWI (IRE) - ANJAZ (USA) STREET CRY (IRE) | J: Kieran Shoemark
T: Saeed bin Suroor |
Saeed bin Suroor | (s) |
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| 119366- |
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3
(1)
DUBAI FUTURE
(218)
CD
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3
(1)
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J: Kieran Shoemark
T: Saeed bin Suroor Age: 10 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (s) |
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| Has won 5 times here, including corresponding event last year. Had his limitations as a stayer exposed in Britain during second half of 2025, though, and comes here without a prep run this time around (off 7 months). | ||||||||
| 12128117- |
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CABALLO DE MAR (IRE)
(153)
D
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William Buick |
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5 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 4 (8) | b g PHOENIX OF SPAIN (IRE) - OBERYN (IRE) HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) | J: William Buick
T: George Scott |
George Scott | (s) |
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| 12128117- |
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4
(8)
CABALLO DE MAR (IRE)
(153)
D
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4
(8)
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J: William Buick
T: George Scott Age: 5 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (s) |
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| Enjoyed a coming-of-age season in 2025, the last of his 6 wins coming in the Group 1 Prix du Cadran (2½m) at Longchamp. Probably wasn't over those exertions when a let-down on final start, but may be vulnerable to a couple of speedier sorts on return from 5-month layoff. | ||||||||
| 84/34513-1 |
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SONS AND LOVERS (42) | Ryan Moore |
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5 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 5 (2) | b g STUDY OF MAN (IRE) - SO IN LOVE SMART STRIKE (CAN) | J: Ryan Moore
T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland |
Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland |
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| 84/34513-1 |
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5 (2) SONS AND LOVERS (42) |
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5
(2)
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J: Ryan Moore
T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland Age: 5 Wgt: 9-3 |
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| Looked at least as good as ever when winning 11-runner 15f handicap at King Abdulaziz 42 days ago. Was better placed than most in a race that tested speed more than stamina, though, and a career-best will be required if he's to follow up. | ||||||||
| 445746-12 |
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SUNWAY (FR)
(36)
C BF
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Silvestre De Sousa |
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5 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 6 (6) | b g GALIWAY - KENSEA (FR) KENDARGENT (FR) | J: Silvestre De Sousa
T: David Menuisier |
David Menuisier | (b+t) |
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| 445746-12 |
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6
(6)
SUNWAY (FR)
(36)
C BF
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6
(6)
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J: Silvestre De Sousa
T: David Menuisier Age: 5 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (b+t) |
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| Generally reliable type who has done well at this course already this winter, winning a Group 3 before a good neck second to Al Nayyir in Nad Al Sheba Trophy last time. Now refitted with blinkers so seems sure to get another positive ride and he's one to consider. | ||||||||
| 323202-25 |
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EPIC POET (IRE)
(42)
C BF
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Daniel Tudhope |
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7 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 7 (4) | b g LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) - SAGACIOUSLY (IRE) LAWMAN (FR) | J: Daniel Tudhope
T: David O'Meara |
David O'Meara |
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| 323202-25 |
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7
(4)
EPIC POET (IRE)
(42)
C BF
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7
(4)
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J: Daniel Tudhope
T: David O'Meara Age: 7 Wgt: 9-3 |
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| Smart hold-up performer, but regularly finds one or 2 too good at pattern level, including when third on sole try at this trip in corresponding event in 2025. Has already been beaten by both Sunway and Sons And Lovers this year and looks set for minor honours again. | ||||||||
| 16/486-293 |
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BURDETT ROAD
(28)
D
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Luke Morris |
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6 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 8 (7) | b g MUHAARAR - DIAMOND BANGLE (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: Luke Morris
T: James Owen |
James Owen | (h) |
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| 16/486-293 |
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8
(7)
BURDETT ROAD
(28)
D
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8
(7)
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J: Luke Morris
T: James Owen Age: 6 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (h) |
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| Free-going sort who was a creditable 7¼ lengths third of 8 to Rebel's Romance in Dubai City of Gold at this course 28 days ago. Refitting of hood looks a sensible move as he steps back up in trip, but he still faces an uphill task in this company. | ||||||||
| 13/7-0014 |
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RULING DYNASTY
(28)
C
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Hamed Al Busaidi |
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7 | 9-3 |
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BET |
| 9 (3) | ch g NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE) - INDIAN PETAL SINGSPIEL (IRE) | J: Hamed Al Busaidi
T: Ismail Mohammed |
Ismail Mohammed | (b) |
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| 13/7-0014 |
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9
(3)
RULING DYNASTY
(28)
C
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9
(3)
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J: Hamed Al Busaidi
T: Ismail Mohammed Age: 7 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (b) |
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| Sprung a surprise in a handicap at this track last month, but has since had limitations exposed when 10 lengths fourth of 8 to Rebel's Romance in Dubai City of Gold and has plenty to find on form, even if his stamina does stretch this far. | ||||||||
| 1324/221-1 |
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FAIRY GLEN (FR)
(36)
C
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Mickael Barzalona |
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5 | 8-13 |
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BET |
| 10 (5) | b m FARHH - NATURAL SCENERY DUBAWI (IRE) | J: Mickael Barzalona
T: Simon & Ed Crisford |
Simon & Ed Crisford |
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| 1324/221-1 |
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10
(5)
FAIRY GLEN (FR)
(36)
C
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10
(5)
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J: Mickael Barzalona
T: Simon & Ed Crisford Age: 5 Wgt: 8-13 |
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| Has looked better than ever this winter, scoring in listed race at Lingfield and Group 2 Balanchine at this course (9f). This requires a fair bit more, though, whilst she's yet to tackle this far. | ||||||||
| In Play Symbols | |
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| 1 | led/disputed lead |
| 2 | prominent/close up |
| 3 | mid-division |
| 4 | towards rear |
| 5 | behind |
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| s (S) | slowly away (very slowly away) |
| k (K) | travelled comfortably (notably strongly) |
| o (O) | outpaced (badly outpaced) |
| r (R) | responded to pressure (very well) |
| i (I) | idled (markedly) |
| f (F) | found less than seemed likely (found nothing) |
| p (P) | pulled hard (very hard) |
| l (L) | raced lazily (very lazily) |
| § (§§) | signs of temperament (marked reluctance) |
| j (J) | jumped well (very well) |
| x (X) | made mistakes (numerous mistakes) |









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