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The Dubai Duty Free Handicap Stakes
THE DUBAI DUTY FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £20000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (abt 12f)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (16-21): W Haggas (40 wins from 197 runners, 20%) runs FAVORITE MOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs FAVORITE MOON Longest Traveller: SEXTANT trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 376 miles.
BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FORM Br BREEDER S SPONSOR
HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES
COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN AGE ST LB DRAW BHA RATING
1 ONTOVICTORY (GB) (27)
7 10 0 (3) BHA102
B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) HP Racing On ToVictory Alan King, Barbury Castle
J Adam Kirby
210-250 D
Br The Aston House Stud S Hare Group Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Last year’s November Handicap victor who had been in winning form over hurdles before returning with a solid effort in a listed event at Goodwood. Both subsequent efforts have been disappointing. TFRHHIII
2 CALLINGTHE WIND (IRE) (49)
5 9 12 (2) BHA100
B g Authorized (IRE) - Al Jasrah (IRE) (Shirocco (GER))
J Pat Dobbs
Mrs J. A. Wakefield
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn 42-3621 D Br Mount Brilliat Broodmares 11 Llc S Black Castle Sports Management Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Ran a cracker to finish runner-up in Queen Alexandra Stakes in June. Even better when winning 20-runner handicap at Goodwood (20.6f, good to soft). Marked drop in trip won’t suit, though. TFRHHIII
3 FAVORITE MOON (GER) (91)
4 9 11 (8) BHA99
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Favorite (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Mr Saeed Suhail William Haggas, Newmarket
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
J Tom Marquand
010-100 D T TIMEFORMVIEW Largely progressive at 3 and took it up another notch to win a valuable Australian handicap in March. Not disgraced at Royal Ascot 3 months ago and given a chance by the handicapper since. Considered. TFRHHHII
4 SEXTANT (GB) (15)
6 9 11 (7) BHA99
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Hypoteneuse (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Straightline Bloodstock Keith Dalgleish, Carluke
J Billy Garritty (3)
43-6503 CD
Br The Queen S Straightline (NE) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who hasn’t been at the top of his game this term. Latest third of 4 at Haydock was a positive step and he’s been dropped a couple of pounds since, so not a forlorn hope. TFRHHHII
5 MAKRAM (IRE) (42)
4 9 9 (5) BHA97
B g Make Believe - Spontaneous (IRE) (Sinndar (IRE)) J James Doyle Mr M. Al-Qatami & Mr K. M. Al-Mudhaf Roger Charlton, Beckhampton 0-52212 BF Br Frank Dunne TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who got back to winning ways in 10f handicap at Sandown in July and unsuited by the way things developed when runner-up at Newmarket since. A well-run race should bring more out of him. TFRHHHHI
6 NATETHE GREAT (GB) (133)
5 9 6 (9) BHA94
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Theladyinquestion (Dubawi (IRE)) Mildmay Racing & D. H. Caslon Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
J Joshua Bryan
4-23140
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
S Tattersalls TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden more prominently and better than ever when doubling career tally at Newmarket in May. Hasn’t fired since but met trouble when mid-field at Ascot last time. TFRHHIII
8 LABEEBB (IRE) (56)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Tazffin (IRE) (Iffraaj)
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Br Godolphin
4 9 0 (12) BHA88
J William Buick
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket 13-3533 D T TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who has been holding his form so far this term. Good third at Ascot last time but no clear indication that he’s ahead of his mark. TFRHHHII 9 GALAHADTHREEPWOOD (GB) (132) 4 8 12 (1) BHA86
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tesary (Danehill (USA)) The Megsons and Partner Mick Channon, West Ilsley
J Rob Hornby
113234 D
Br Peter Winkworth S Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked in the handicapper’s grip since landing a double at Lingfield earlier in the season and might need this return from 4 months off. Others make more appeal. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/5/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TFRHHIII
10 TWISTED REALITY (GB) (92)
3 8 11 (4) BHA92
B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Lady Dragon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Qatar Racing Limited Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br The Lady Dragon Partnership S Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd
J Oisin Murphy
1-40
TIMEFORMVIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Nottingham last season and not seen to best effect when fourth to Eshaada on her return. Excuses in Ribblesdale 92 days ago and remains with potential. TFRHHHII
11 SURREY GOLD (IRE) (27)
3 8 5 (11) BHA86
B c Golden Horn - Shemiyla (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Surrey Racing (SG) Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
J David Egan
01-2100 C
Br Fethard Bloodstock Ltd S Bridgend Hotel TIMEFORM VIEW Emphatic winner over 11f here in May on only his second handicap start. Not seen to best effect since and takes on his elders for the first time in ideal conditions, so big player. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/8/2021 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe. TFRHHHHH
12 STAR CALIBER (GB) (41)
3 8 5 (6) BHA86
B or Br c Golden Horn - Lombatina (FR) (King’s Best (USA)) King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Bjorn Nielsen S King Power International Co Ltd
J David Probert
1-03223 BF H TIMEFORMVIEW Goodwood maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and running well of late, going off hard when third at Ascot last time. Type to benefit from a hood, so he’s an obvious player. TFRHHHHI
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. 2020: HUMANITARIAN (USA) 4 9 12 James Doyle 7-2 (John Gosden) 8 ran
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Betting Forecast: 11-2 Makram (IRE), 13-2 Labeebb (IRE), 7-1 Star Caliber (GB), 8-1 Surrey Gold (IRE), 11-1 Twisted Reality (GB), 12-1 Calling The Wind (IRE), Favorite Moon (GER), 14-1 Sextant (GB), 16-1 Nate The Great (GB), 18-1 Galahad Threepwood (GB), 20-1 Master The Stars (GER), 25-1 On To Victory (GB) Race Summary: SURREY GOLD bolted up at this track earlier in the year and has shaped better than the result on both subsequent starts, so he’s fancied to get back to winning ways with the return to this trip firmly in his favour. Several others can have a case made for them, notably the improving Makram and the front-running Star Caliber.
1-2-3: 1.SURREY GOLD (IRE) 2.MAKRAM (IRE) 3.STAR CALIBER
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