UK Horse Racing Tips: Meydan

Doug O'Neill has made a big impact with his three-year-olds in recent weeks and AH JEEZ merits the utmost respect in a weak contest. He has won twice over 5f in the US but also stays this far, having finished fourth in a Grade 3 over a mile at Del Mar in December. He is unraced on dirt but his breeding suggests that it will not be problem, with his sire winning the 2018 UAE Derby, and this colt could prove to be a class above his rivals here. Sharp Army was third in the UAE 2000 Guineas Trial over C&D last month and is likely to go well from stall three, while Morning edges out Fast-Uno to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ah Jeez 2nd Sharp Army 3rd Morning

Colour Up arguably sets the standard following his second-placed finish over C&D last month, although the widest draw will make life tough for him here. With that in mind, preference is for ROYAL COMMANDO, who showed plenty of promise when second in the Jebel Ali Sprint Prep last time and the return to handicap company should suit. The son of No Nay Never has to prove himself on the Meydan dirt but Mickael Barzalona may be able to get him to the front early on and out of the kickback. King Gold caught the eye when third over 7f here last week and that form gives him a big chance. That said, he tired late on that day and the seven-day turnaround has to be a major concern. Get Back Goldie has won over C&D before and also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Royal Commando 2nd Colour Up 3rd King Gold

A case can be made for most of these but marginal preference is for SPIRIT OF LIGHT, who probably would have won a similar event over C&D with a clear run two starts ago. The son of Dark Angel was not disgraced in Listed company last time and could be hard to beat if getting the breaks. Major Partnership was a place in front of the selection two weeks ago, albeit with the benefit of a rail run, and he is an obvious threat. Silent Film will need to improve on his effort here last month, but that was not a poor performance and he cannot be discounted. Others who merit consideration are Bay Of Honour, Ouzo and The Attorney.
Prediction : 1st Spirit Of Light 2nd Major Partnership 3rd Silent Film

Mawj confirmed her well-being when winning the Jumeirah Fillies Classic over 7f here a month ago, but she was arguably lucky to hold off Dream Of Love on that occasion and the further step up in trip is a worry. This time Charlie Appleby is represented by FAIRY CROSS, who was last seen winning the Group 3 Prestige Fillies' Stakes at Goodwood over 7f in August. This well-bred daughter of Dubawi should have no problem seeing out the mile and it would be no surprise to see her upset the higher-rated Mawj. Cite D'Or hated the dirt in the UAE 1000 Guineas and is a player based on her European turf form, while Alseyoob was only two lengths behind Mawj last month and could get closer over this distance.
Prediction : 1st Fairy Cross 2nd Mawj 3rd Alseyoob

With the benefit of a recent run WITH THE MOONLIGHT just edges out her new stablemate Tranquil Lady in a race that lacks strength in depth. The daughter of Frankel readily scored in the Cape Verdi last month and the step up in trip should only bring about further improvement. She was Grade 1 placed in the US over 1m2f last year and subsequently scored in the Grade 3 Saratoga Oaks over an extended 1m1f. That form is the strongest on offer, although Tranquil Lady won the Group 3 Blue Wind at Naas last May and was last seen scoring at the same level in France. Godolphin will have high hopes for her this season, having bought the daughter of Australia for 2,700,000gns in November, but she will need to be near her best to beat the selection. The rest all look to be up against it but Ascot Brass is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st With The Moonlight 2nd Tranquil Lady 3rd Ascot Brass

ONE NATION beat most of these when finishing second to the highly-rated Naval Power in the Jumeirah Classic over 1m1f here last month. Charlie Appleby's gelding almost made all on that occasion and it's hard to see him being beaten if getting an easy lead once again here. Highbank was a place behind the selection on that occasion and he may well chase home his stablemate again, although the extra furlong may not help his cause. Sharar easily won a local handicap recently off a mark of 81 and, while this demands a lot more, he could make the frame.
Prediction : 1st One Nation 2nd Highbank 3rd Sharar

Stormy Ocean is an intriguing dirt newcomer having won on his debut for connections on turf here 12 days ago but, being by Frankel and out of an Oasis Dream mare, he is best watched until he proves himself on the surface. With that in mind, a chance can be taken with UNITED FRONT, who went well for a long way when fourth in the Curlin over 1m2f a couple of weeks ago. If Oisin Murphy can get this son of War Front a good early position, then this trip on dirt may suit him better and he is also 2lb lower in the ratings. Street Mood may be handicapped to his best and is a little quirky, but he was third over C&D last time and is likely to go well at this level. Those looking for each-way alternatives should consider Shanty Star and Bochart.
Prediction : 1st United Front 2nd Street Mood 3rd Shanty Star