Meydan
Today, January 31, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
ROMANTIC STYLE was turned over at cramped odds here a fortnight ago, but she was patently unsuited by how the race developed and is well worth another chance. Torivega and Echo Point head the dangers.
Romantic Style
Torivega
Echo Point
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 11. Romantic StyleJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 711/140-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUseful filly. Respectable 5 lengths second of 5 to Choisya in Cape Verdi (2/7) at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Down in trip. Has a big chance on pick of form. - 10. TorivegaJ: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAEF: 0432361-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictUseful gelding. Latest win at Jebel Ali in December. Turned over at short odds in minor event at Jebel Ali (5f) 13 days ago but respected on the pick of his efforts. 
5. Emaraaty AnaJ: Adrie de VriesT: Jamie OsborneF: 178532-05- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictHas yet to prove he retains all his ability, finishing only fifth of 10 in Blue Point Sprint at this course (5f, good) 7 days ago, never nearer.
9. RasasJ: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAEF: 7631435-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictProduced a career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago, slowly away. Needs more back at listed level, though.- 4. Echo PointJ: Silvestre De SousaT: M. Al Mheiri, UAEF: 8036515-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictBack on the up when winning 15-runner handicap (7/1) at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago. Warrants respect. 
3. Billy WebsterJ: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAEF: 1557811-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictRecorded a couple of handicap wins at Jebel Ali before the turn of the year and again ran respectably when 2½ lengths sixth of 13 to reopposing Rasas in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago.
2. BatwanJ: Ben Martin CoenT: N. Caullery, FranceF: 4245008-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictTwenty seven runs since last win in 2022 but not discredited when 3½ lengths seventh of 13 to Rasas in handicap (22/1) at this C&D (good) 28 days ago, never nearer. This is a big ask, though.
6. HaasimJ: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAEF: 333222-31- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUseful gelding. Career best when winning 15-runner minor event at this C&D (good, 4/1) 14 days ago. Worth a shot at this level.
7. MiqyaasJ: Jules MobianT: R. Bouresly, KuwaitF: 12007/9-00- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictSmart at best but looks a shadow of his former self, finishing last of 10 in Blue Point Sprint at this course (5f, good, 80/1) 7 days ago. Easily passed over.
1. AbshrekJ: Carlos HenriqueT: R. Bouresly, KuwaitF: 013/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 694
VerdictC&D winner. Third of 14 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good). Off 23 months. Can only be watched.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
8. RaaebJ: Jim CrowleyT: M. Al Mheiri, UAEF: 72428/05-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictSmart performer at best but has been soundly beaten both starts this year.- The Field