UK Horse Racing Tips: Meydan

This race revolves around Kerless Del Roc and whether Fernando Jara can get him to the front early on. The six-year-old has a fantastic record at this venue when able to dominate and that was highlighted when he was only beaten a head into second in the Kahayla Classic over C&D last year. That said, he may have to work from stall nine and a chance can be taken on HAMEEM. This son of Valiant Boy is at his best on turf but wide draws have been valid excuses for his two defeats at this venue. He was fourth behind Kerless Del Roc in the Madjani Stakes here last season from box 16 and a reproduction of that level of form would give him a big chance from the rail draw. Soko brings solid form to the table and is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Hameem 2nd Kerless Del Roc 3rd Soko

Kemari and Away He Goes both have strong form claims and are likely to go well, although neither of them are regular winners and so a chance can be taken with DARAMETHOS. The son of Sea The Stars put in a career best when an impressive winner of the Jebel Ali Stakes two starts ago and he confirmed that promise when fourth in a decent renewal of the Dubai Millennium last time. That form suggests that he can make the frame here and the extra couple of furlongs may bring about further progression. Global Storm was third in this race 12 months ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Senor Toba is a noteworthy raider from Hong Kong.
Prediction : 1st Daramethos 2nd Global Storm 3rd Kemari

The likeable veteran SECRET AMBITION looks to have been found an ideal opportunity to gain another valuable victory. The earlier start, when temperatures are higher, often makes front running on this dirt track even more favourable and Bhupat Seemar's 10-year-old showed that he can handle conditions when making all in the 2021 Godolphin Mile. Plenty of encouragement was taken when he was unable to get to the rail on his seasonal return behind Algiers and he was far from disgraced when second in the Jebel Ali Mile last month. The two drawn inside of him should not be a threat for the early lead and it would be no surprise to see him dominate. Everfast is a consistent type who should be in the mix once again, while Canvassed and Royal Mews complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Secret Ambition 2nd Everfast 3rd Canvassed

Al Dasim has been very impressive against his own age group recently but those races were not very strong and this demands more. Miqyaas accounted for a decent field in the Blue Point over 5f last month but the step up in trip is a concern, while Coachello has to prove that he can handle 6f on quicker ground. With all of that in mind, a chance can be taken on COULD BE KING. The Norwegian raider has improved over this trip during the last 12 months and he caught the eye when seventh behind City Walk in a handicap over C&D recently. The seven-year-old did best of those drawn low on that occasion and he was carrying top weight on his return from a 128-day break. Now drawn highest of all, he could come up the often favoured stands' side rail and should not be underestimated in an open event. Acklam Express rarely runs poorly here and has to be of some interest, while Thunder Of Niagara could also go well.
Prediction : 1st Could Be King 2nd Al Dasim 3rd Acklam Express

A case can be made for plenty of these but none more so than MR RAJ, who stayed on for third in the UAE 2000 Guineas last month. That appears to be the strongest three-year-old dirt race to have been run in the UAE this season and the way he finished suggests that the extra trip should not be a problem. A wide draw is not overly concerning as he does not need to lead and has already proven that he can handle kick back. Lahresh won well over C&D last time and is an obvious threat. Wide draws and the trip are worries for Ami Please and Southern Artist, while Go Soldier Go could stay on late and make the frame.
Prediction : 1st Mr Raj 2nd Lahresh 3rd Go Soldier Go

Not a strong renewal of this Group 1 event but that does mean that BENDOOG has an ideal chance to make his mark at the highest level. The son of Gun Runner has proven to be very consistent and only found the high-class Algiers too good in the second round of this challenge last month. He was behind Salute The Soldier prior to that but Fawzi Nass' gelding was drawn inside of the selection that day and was able to dominate, whereas that rival is now drawn out in stall 10 on this occasion. A reproduction of either of those performances may well be enough to see Bendoog home in front here. Kafoo remains an unexposed five-year-old and he appeared to be coming back to form when fourth in the Jebel Ali Mile last time. The extra trip today should help his chances and he may prove to be the main threat to his stablemate. Law Of Peace has to be of some interest now upped in trip, while Atletico El Culano has a solid each-way chance.
Prediction : 1st Bendoog 2nd Kafoo 3rd Law Of Peace

Al Suhail sets the standard following his impressive success in the Al Fahidi Fort in January, but he's not the most reliable of performers and was a beaten odds-on favourite in this race last year. As a result, the vote goes to LANEQASH on his debut for Bhupat Seemar. The five-year-old was a Listed winner in the UK for Roger Varian last year and his record when fresh is very strong. On his seasonal debut in 2022, the son of Cable Bay split the high-class Pogo and Kinross at Haydock and he was second in the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes on his return in 2021. Danyah was a ready winner over C&D last month and is another with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Laneqash 2nd Danyah 3rd Al Suhail

One of the best renewals of this event in recent years, although it will take a big performance to stop REAL WORLD if Saeed bin Suroor's gelding is anywhere near his best. The six-year-old easily accounted for Alfareeq in the Zabeel Mile last season and that rival went on to win this contest 12 months ago. Following a failed return to dirt, Real World only found Baaeed too good in the Lockinge and Queen Anne and, while the 263-day break is a slight concern, he may prove to be too good. Master Of The Seas returned from a lengthy absence himself with a victory in the Zabeel Mile in January and it will be hard to keep him out of the frame. Valiant Prince has improved hugely and he is another to note, despite a wide draw.
Prediction : 1st Real World 2nd Master Of The Seas 3rd Valiant Prince

Tuz is the obvious starting point following his three-length win in the Al Shindagha last month, but he dominated from stall one on that occasion and is drawn widest of all here. If he tries to lead again, with the likes of Ponntos and Sound Money drawn low, it could set this race up perfectly for ISOLATE. Doug Watson's five-year-old only found Tuz too good on his UAE debut last time and he is entitled to improve significantly for that outing. He broke awkwardly on that occasion and, with a faster start here, should get a nice trip into the race just behind the leaders. The progressive Colour Up is a stablemate of the selection and is another who would benefit from a strong early pace.
Prediction : 1st Isolate 2nd Colour Up 3rd Tuz