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No thoughts on the races just the situation?
Maybe it’s not as bad as the media makes out?!
How many strikes in Dubai?
All those names, Moore etc happy to go back to a war zone! It’s hardly that is it!
Maybe it’s not as bad as the media makes out?!
How many strikes in Dubai?
All those names, Moore etc happy to go back to a war zone! It’s hardly that is it!
Meanwhile Ambulances are set on fire here and there’s an enquiry about a multiple killer up in Nottingham who should never have been strolling the streets!
Cor blimey we have it good here!
Think you’re safer in Dubai!
Cor blimey we have it good here!
Think you’re safer in Dubai!
seems the 10 of 1000,s of brits leaving the middle east taking their chances on not been in a jewish ran charity ambulance in the middle of the night or not bumping in to someone having an mental breakdown who shouldnt have been on the street,s in nottingham, 99.9999999999999999999% of people couldnt fault their logic but never underettimate betfairs forum to find the 0,00000001% who think different
Gosden was on hand to watch Ombudsman canter around Meydan's Tapeta training track on Wednesday, and was in an expansive mood as he looked back over the history of the event, as well as the long-term planning involved in targeting the $5m Dubai Turf with Ombudsman from before his epic clash with Calandagan in the Qipco Champion Stakes last October.
Maybe they are prone to over reacting? Diamond Johnny doesn’t seem stupid to me unlike the flag wavers!
But can you keep it to racing and not your crap please?
Maybe they are prone to over reacting? Diamond Johnny doesn’t seem stupid to me unlike the flag wavers!
But can you keep it to racing and not your crap please?
Does the individual below seem stupid?
Gosden was on hand to watch Ombudsman canter around Meydan's Tapeta training track on Wednesday, and was in an expansive mood as he looked back over the history of the event, as well as the long-term planning involved in targeting the $5m Dubai Turf with Ombudsman from before his epic clash with Calandagan in the Qipco Champion Stakes last October.
Gosden was on hand to watch Ombudsman canter around Meydan's Tapeta training track on Wednesday, and was in an expansive mood as he looked back over the history of the event, as well as the long-term planning involved in targeting the $5m Dubai Turf with Ombudsman from before his epic clash with Calandagan in the Qipco Champion Stakes last October.
Do either of those things that I’ve mentioned happen in Dubai?
Wrong place wrong time, go tell that to the parents of the students.
Now please keep it to the racing thanks.
Wrong place wrong time, go tell that to the parents of the students.
Now please keep it to the racing thanks.
The draw has been made for the Sheema Classic, Calandagan is in 2 as he was last year, those out wide in big fields are disadvantaged as the bend comes up fast.
There are only 6 runners this year (9 last) yet in the home straight Calandagan only had 5 in front of him, as Buick turned in on Rebels Romance the commentator said that he was trying to make it a stiff stamina test.
I expect this will be the case again with Moore and Buick using the bends and the peloton racing style to try and pinch a lead and get first run.
Last year Calandagan was 5/4 and in receipt 1lb for the 4 yr old allowance, only beat the front running Durezza 1 1/2 at the line.
There are only 6 runners this year (9 last) yet in the home straight Calandagan only had 5 in front of him, as Buick turned in on Rebels Romance the commentator said that he was trying to make it a stiff stamina test.
I expect this will be the case again with Moore and Buick using the bends and the peloton racing style to try and pinch a lead and get first run.
Last year Calandagan was 5/4 and in receipt 1lb for the 4 yr old allowance, only beat the front running Durezza 1 1/2 at the line.
Sat 12:20 start Impossible
The cards with draws are on the post, Ombudsman drawn 9 same as last years beaten Fav Romantic Warrior.
Japanese horse faired bad out in 11/11
2, 9, 7, 1
The draw of the first 4 home in the 1m 1f Turf last year.
The cards with draws are on the post, Ombudsman drawn 9 same as last years beaten Fav Romantic Warrior.
Japanese horse faired bad out in 11/11
2, 9, 7, 1
The draw of the first 4 home in the 1m 1f Turf last year.
1st time poster 25 Mar 26 13:33
seems the 10 of 1000,s of brits leaving the middle east taking their chances on not been in a jewish ran charity ambulance in the middle of the night or not bumping in to someone having an mental breakdown who shouldnt have been on the street,s in nottingham, 99.9999999999999999999% of people couldnt fault their logic but never underettimate betfairs forum to find the 0,00000001% who think different
I've had a go at trying to decipher this and I think it sounds like 1st time poster thinks it's a good idea to return to a missile zone.
seems the 10 of 1000,s of brits leaving the middle east taking their chances on not been in a jewish ran charity ambulance in the middle of the night or not bumping in to someone having an mental breakdown who shouldnt have been on the street,s in nottingham, 99.9999999999999999999% of people couldnt fault their logic but never underettimate betfairs forum to find the 0,00000001% who think different
I've had a go at trying to decipher this and I think it sounds like 1st time poster thinks it's a good idea to return to a missile zone.
he’s still learning, but there’s definitely something there. When a rider like Ryan Moore is keen to stick with him, that tells you plenty.”
Ryan Moore misses the meeting to ride Albert in Ireland
Could be the drones…..
An obvious choice tbh…..he works for them.
An obvious choice tbh…..he works for them.
Forever Young backer's hoping he don't fluff his lines
like last year.
like last year.
“The senior official claimed that Iran’s military operations are aimed exclusively at US bases and interests in the region and, so far, no civilian or residential areas in neighbouring countries have been targeted.”
Have you any fancies Penzance? For that race?
Last year Forever Young had had a titanic battle going into it this race with Romantic Warrior, both lost next time out after that hard race.
Last year Forever Young had had a titanic battle going into it this race with Romantic Warrior, both lost next time out after that hard race.
Perhaps last years Wnr around 12-14/1 is being underestimated.
Come from a long way back to win & could be hard to keep out
of the frame.
Come from a long way back to win & could be hard to keep out
of the frame.
Yes seems big to me even if he was much bigger last year.
The draws are very similar to let year FY was (5) HS (7)
This time HS (5) FY (6)
With those small margins the break is everything and odds on is risky.
Walk of Stars was 12/1 when only 2 1/2 behind FY last year and is now 50/1
The trainer has gone easy on both his runners (Walk Of Stars and Imperial Emperor ) this time around for this race, I’d be wary of his runners across the card.
The draws are very similar to let year FY was (5) HS (7)
This time HS (5) FY (6)
With those small margins the break is everything and odds on is risky.
Walk of Stars was 12/1 when only 2 1/2 behind FY last year and is now 50/1
The trainer has gone easy on both his runners (Walk Of Stars and Imperial Emperor ) this time around for this race, I’d be wary of his runners across the card.
I couldn’t see why he’s so big? Not like he prepped badly last time out!
Odds on vs those double odds with the fine margins involved
Odds on vs those double odds with the fine margins involved
1st time poster25 Mar 26 13:33
seems the 10 of 1000,s of brits leaving the middle east taking their chances on not been in a jewish ran charity ambulance in the middle of the night or not bumping in to someone having an mental breakdown who shouldnt have been on the street,s in nottingham, 99.9999999999999999999% of people couldnt fault their logic but never underettimate betfairs forum to find the 0,00000001% who think different
Jesus,what time does this headbanger start on the sauce
During the Second World War the yanks had the “Navajo Wind Talkers” who the Germans couldn’t decipher, we have 1stTimeP! 
I might smash 40 cans this afternoon and see if I can make sense of it
You’ll be slashing all night! Save yourself the bother and money!
Bad storms out there apparently and flooding
seems like they’re being tested to keep it going ahead on all fronts!
Bad storms out there apparently and flooding
seems like they’re being tested to keep it going ahead on all fronts!
chavman 27 Mar 26 10:36
I might smash 40 cans this afternoon and see if I can make sense of it
Tbf, not sure even Alan Turing could have worked out 1st time poster's post.
I might smash 40 cans this afternoon and see if I can make sense of it
Tbf, not sure even Alan Turing could have worked out 1st time poster's post.
Rides that Moore misses because of staying in Ireland:
Dubai Gold Cup - Sons and Lovers 13/2 ? - I think he was booked for that. - Now Doyle
Al Quoz Sprint - Cover Up 20/1 - Now Pat Dobbs
Golden Shaheen - Mufasa 14/1 - Now Billy Boy Buick
Dubai Turf - Quddwah 12/1 - Now Christian Demuro (last years winning rider of this race.)
Sheema Classic - Ethical Diamond 9/2 - I think that he was likely for this - Now D Tadhope
Dubai Gold Cup - Sons and Lovers 13/2 ? - I think he was booked for that. - Now Doyle
Al Quoz Sprint - Cover Up 20/1 - Now Pat Dobbs
Golden Shaheen - Mufasa 14/1 - Now Billy Boy Buick
Dubai Turf - Quddwah 12/1 - Now Christian Demuro (last years winning rider of this race.)
Sheema Classic - Ethical Diamond 9/2 - I think that he was likely for this - Now D Tadhope
Despite only launching his training career at the top level just three years ago,, Seemar has wasted no time making his mark. From elite sprint victories with horses like Switzerland (2022) and Tuz (2023) to landing the world’s richest race with Laurel River (2024), his rise has been both rapid and emphatic. Yet, if anything, success has helped sharpen his appetite.
This year, he sends out a remarkable team across Saturday’s Dubai World Cup card, headlined by multiple Group 1 contenders. In the $12 million G1 Dubai World Cup, Imperial Emperor and Walk Of Stars return for another crack at glory, each arriving with stronger profiles than twelve months ago.
“Imperial Emperor feels like a different horse this time,” Seemar told the media at Meydan. “Last year probably came at the end of a long campaign, but we’ve kept him fresh, and he’s showing us exactly what we want to see.”
He is equally encouraged by Walk Of Stars: “He’s improved with every run this season. You always want to see progression, and he’s given us that.”
Speed has long been one of Seemar’s strongest assets, and once again, he holds a powerful hand in the sprint division. Veteran Tuz, a proven top-level performer, returns with a carefully managed campaign designed to have him peaking at the right moment.
“With Tuz, it’s about timing,” Seemar notes. “We didn’t push him early in the season. He needed to come here fresh, and I think we’ve got him exactly where we want.”
He is joined by Drew’s Gold, unbeaten since joining the yard, and the enigmatic Mufasa, who continues to hint at significant untapped ability.
“Drew’s Gold has done everything right so far,” he says. “And Mufasa, he’s still learning, but there’s definitely something there. When a rider like Ryan Moore is keen to stick with him, that tells you plenty.”
Drew’s Gold is a NON on RTV there’s an interview with this trainer and he said Moore said Mufasa should have won last time.
This year, he sends out a remarkable team across Saturday’s Dubai World Cup card, headlined by multiple Group 1 contenders. In the $12 million G1 Dubai World Cup, Imperial Emperor and Walk Of Stars return for another crack at glory, each arriving with stronger profiles than twelve months ago.
“Imperial Emperor feels like a different horse this time,” Seemar told the media at Meydan. “Last year probably came at the end of a long campaign, but we’ve kept him fresh, and he’s showing us exactly what we want to see.”
He is equally encouraged by Walk Of Stars: “He’s improved with every run this season. You always want to see progression, and he’s given us that.”
Speed has long been one of Seemar’s strongest assets, and once again, he holds a powerful hand in the sprint division. Veteran Tuz, a proven top-level performer, returns with a carefully managed campaign designed to have him peaking at the right moment.
“With Tuz, it’s about timing,” Seemar notes. “We didn’t push him early in the season. He needed to come here fresh, and I think we’ve got him exactly where we want.”
He is joined by Drew’s Gold, unbeaten since joining the yard, and the enigmatic Mufasa, who continues to hint at significant untapped ability.
“Drew’s Gold has done everything right so far,” he says. “And Mufasa, he’s still learning, but there’s definitely something there. When a rider like Ryan Moore is keen to stick with him, that tells you plenty.”
Drew’s Gold is a NON on RTV there’s an interview with this trainer and he said Moore said Mufasa should have won last time.
Delashay • March 25, 2026 8:30 AM GMT
Dubai World Cup
Forever Young 2/5
Dubai Turf
Ombudsman 4/9
Dubai Sheema Classic
Calandagan 1/3
£10.00 Treble @ 1.7/1 returns £26.96
Dubai World Cup
Forever Young 2/5
Dubai Turf
Ombudsman 4/9
Dubai Sheema Classic
Calandagan 1/3
£10.00 Treble @ 1.7/1 returns £26.96
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Richard Brown, racing adviser to Wathnan, said: "We're looking forward to seeing him run. He's in great shape and we think he's come forward from his seasonal debut in Saudi.
"Six furlongs on the straight track should suit him perfectly and they've had plenty of rain, which, while it drains quickly, will provide some give in the ground. Hopefully he can be very competitive."
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'The track will suit him perfectly' -
Richard Brown, racing adviser to Wathnan, said: "We're looking forward to seeing him run. He's in great shape and we think he's come forward from his seasonal debut in Saudi.
"Six furlongs on the straight track should suit him perfectly and they've had plenty of rain, which, while it drains quickly, will provide some give in the ground. Hopefully he can be very competitive."
The headline and reality
Trainer not sounding too hopeful about World Cup Fav Forever Young
Yoshito Yahagi admits that the six-week gap between the G1 Saudi Cup and the Dubai World Cup has been a challenge in keeping Forever Young fit for his spring grand final, which could see him become the world’s highest-earning racehorse of all time.
“He’s had light gallops this week and I think he’s in very healthy condition,” Yahagi said. “The Saudi Cup this year wasn’t as difficult and strenuous as it was last year and he came out of it better.
“I don’t think the gap between races is a positive thing at all, though. A shorter time between races is easier for him. My only hope is that it doesn’t rain too heavily because I don’t want the dirt track to be too fast.”
Yoshito Yahagi admits that the six-week gap between the G1 Saudi Cup and the Dubai World Cup has been a challenge in keeping Forever Young fit for his spring grand final, which could see him become the world’s highest-earning racehorse of all time.
“He’s had light gallops this week and I think he’s in very healthy condition,” Yahagi said. “The Saudi Cup this year wasn’t as difficult and strenuous as it was last year and he came out of it better.
“I don’t think the gap between races is a positive thing at all, though. A shorter time between races is easier for him. My only hope is that it doesn’t rain too heavily because I don’t want the dirt track to be too fast.”
There’s been absolutely no news that I can see on the post about how much rain has fallen.
Aga Khan’s French racing manager Nemone Routh :
“There has been a lot of rain and I don’t think that will bother Calandagan, though I don’t expect it will become really deep ground like we have in Europe,” he said. “He is in good form and had already come into his coat before the flight. My team is very happy with both him and (Al Quoz Sprint runner) Rayevka.”
While trainer Francis-Henri Graffard and the Aga Khan Studs team are happy for rain for Dubai Sheema Classic runner Calandagan, they are not as confident about Al Quoz Sprint contender Rayevka on a potential wet track.
Rayevka is a winner on soft ground at Chantilly and was second in very soft conditions in the G3 Prix du Petit Couvert behind another Al Quoz Sprint runner, Monteille, but her best ratings have come on top of the ground.
“Rayevka is really a good ground filly but she is there and we won’t back out now,” Graffard said, while Aga Khan Studs stable representative Jeremy Lobel added: “Rayevka is very well and you know that she’s ready to run. She has been very dynamic this week and all the signs are good. She is on really good terms with herself and you can see the change in her as the race approaches.”
Aga Khan’s French racing manager Nemone Routh :
“There has been a lot of rain and I don’t think that will bother Calandagan, though I don’t expect it will become really deep ground like we have in Europe,” he said. “He is in good form and had already come into his coat before the flight. My team is very happy with both him and (Al Quoz Sprint runner) Rayevka.”
While trainer Francis-Henri Graffard and the Aga Khan Studs team are happy for rain for Dubai Sheema Classic runner Calandagan, they are not as confident about Al Quoz Sprint contender Rayevka on a potential wet track.
Rayevka is a winner on soft ground at Chantilly and was second in very soft conditions in the G3 Prix du Petit Couvert behind another Al Quoz Sprint runner, Monteille, but her best ratings have come on top of the ground.
“Rayevka is really a good ground filly but she is there and we won’t back out now,” Graffard said, while Aga Khan Studs stable representative Jeremy Lobel added: “Rayevka is very well and you know that she’s ready to run. She has been very dynamic this week and all the signs are good. She is on really good terms with herself and you can see the change in her as the race approaches.”
I don’t know anything about the fav in the Derby the Japanese colt but there doubts about those in the betting below him.
Salloom 7/2 has only had the one run due to antics at the stalls, the trainer wanted 3 before this.
His next horse Six Speed 7/2 they have doubts about him getting the trip.
Appleby and Buick seem to think that the step up in trip is in favour for Devon Island 12/1 his weakness is a little disconcerting but the money may come late, looks like he’s been prepped for this. Will he like the wet track? We’ll find out!
I’m surprised that the post have tipped Run Boy Run in the 6f Al Quoz as he’s drawn on the wrong side and away from all of the main hopes.
Salloom 7/2 has only had the one run due to antics at the stalls, the trainer wanted 3 before this.
His next horse Six Speed 7/2 they have doubts about him getting the trip.
Appleby and Buick seem to think that the step up in trip is in favour for Devon Island 12/1 his weakness is a little disconcerting but the money may come late, looks like he’s been prepped for this. Will he like the wet track? We’ll find out!
I’m surprised that the post have tipped Run Boy Run in the 6f Al Quoz as he’s drawn on the wrong side and away from all of the main hopes.
uk have sent the local /latest uk loony brough scott telling people to forget about war ballistic missiles/drones and go racing, the cheques must be huge or everyone in his family hates him
No thoughts on the racing?
Or getting your flag unfurled and joining the marchers today?
Oh and did you hear Brough say what was posted earlier? No civilian targets!
If Meydan disappears after today no doubt you’ll be happy!?
Or getting your flag unfurled and joining the marchers today?
Oh and did you hear Brough say what was posted earlier? No civilian targets!
If Meydan disappears after today no doubt you’ll be happy!?
The form book shows the Rayveka 8/1 and Monteille 35/1 are too far apart in the odds, it could be that the former is seen as being better over 6f but she won’t like the rain, the latter is said to be thriving and drawn well.
Think the Crisfords are being tricky with Cover Up keep saying that he’s better over 5f, he won fir Gosden over 6f as a 3 year old, won over 5f @ Ascot which is more like 6f.
Wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve been planning the step up since last year when he was given course experience. Moore was booked but Dobbs now.
Think the Crisfords are being tricky with Cover Up keep saying that he’s better over 5f, he won fir Gosden over 6f as a 3 year old, won over 5f @ Ascot which is more like 6f.
Wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve been planning the step up since last year when he was given course experience. Moore was booked but Dobbs now.
The fav and last years second (also PW today) in the Golden Shaheen 6f dirt sprint Bentornato 6/4 Nakatomi 18/1 haven’t raced for 147 days could be vulnerable to a well prepped local?
Good luck to anyone playing.
Good luck to anyone playing.
racing tv up and runniong best racing in the world,build it and they,ll come obviously AOB/coolmore didnt get the racing tbv memo and jonny G ha one runner
Mendellsohn Bay looks solid win and place in first
gl chaps
gl chaps
got money back on place but the pace was brutal and MB did well to last
The irony of rtv trying to make us feel sorry for the broadcasters 'stuck' in a war zone. A few days later, a bunch of mercenaries return to said war zone for their sliver of the oil gold! The hostage style interviews, captured on their own devices are a nice touch :)
I don't wish to sound flippant here but it must be the most bizarre war zone ever...A race meeting being held, people wanting to go back having been 'stranded' and wondering how and when they were going to get home just a couple of weeks earlier, and no need for any late night firework displays, you just stand on your hotel balcony with a glass of wine in your hand and watch the missile interceptions
Legacy media love an exaggeration. Have this ever happened before? There were emergency flights back to the UK a few days ago lol
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Coincidentally enough, I got this email from freetrade today. 6 year anniversary, how time flies when you're having fun !
“We thought we couldn’t get away with it in Europe... and then Italy did it. And we realised we could.”
— Neil Ferguson, architect of UK lockdown
Hey,
Six years ago, 27 million people watched UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tell them to ‘stay home’ to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
“We thought we couldn’t get away with it in Europe... and then Italy did it. And we realised we could.”
— Neil Ferguson, architect of UK lockdown
Hey,
Six years ago, 27 million people watched UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tell them to ‘stay home’ to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
QUESTION? where is Dylan Browne McMonagle, had plenty of good rides booked for today including Ethical Diamond, but not riding.
Perhaps he didn't fancy the possibility of a rocket on the Barnet
Last race coming up and the event was a success! Does that make you all sad?
Oh by the way there’s a war in Ukraine but guess what? The football league goes ahead! Yeah life goes on so try discuss horses not politics!
the politics is the gaslighting from the champagne socialists. someone has to highlight it, usually falls to me
Not a success for you Dela, thought you might need stretchering out! Hope you land your treble.
I’ve had many a duff day out there swifty but also some of my best.
Dark Safforn did me a favour so no worries!
Dark Safforn did me a favour so no worries!
JJ stuffed again in the same race!
So who done the fav accas?!
So who done the fav accas?!
Delashay • March 28, 2026 11:47 AM GMT
The fav and last years second (also PW today) in the Golden Shaheen 6f dirt sprint Bentornato 6/4 Nakatomi 18/1 haven’t raced for 147 days could be vulnerable to a well prepped local?
Good luck to anyone playing.
Did you notice how they messed around with the horse running it back on turf?!
The fav and last years second (also PW today) in the Golden Shaheen 6f dirt sprint Bentornato 6/4 Nakatomi 18/1 haven’t raced for 147 days could be vulnerable to a well prepped local?
Good luck to anyone playing.
Did you notice how they messed around with the horse running it back on turf?!
Had a lot more to post but it didn’t seem there was any interest in it? More so for the supposed war!
Hope the quotes from the trainer that I posted earlier put people off of backing Forever Young there in the Classic.
Didn’t sound like he had the fav.
Hope the quotes from the trainer that I posted earlier put people off of backing Forever Young there in the Classic.
Didn’t sound like he had the fav.
Stuffed? = Forever Young - great horse don’t get me wrong.
They ran Dark Saffron over 6f on the turf in between dirt runs, the trainer was confident he had him back.
They ran Dark Saffron over 6f on the turf in between dirt runs, the trainer was confident he had him back.
The Crisfords have raked in over $1.8m from this petrol currency meeting with a winner and a 3rd place in the biggest race of the meeting.
Five of the first six horses across the line in last year’s Dubai Golden Shaheen return for another bid in 2026, but the one horse among them that has flown under the radar is last year’s winner Dark Saffron.
The Ahmad bin Harmash-trained Dark Saffron became the first three-year-old to ever win the Shaheen last year when, under Connor Beasley, he defeated Nakatomi by a long neck with 2024 victor Tuz a further three-quarters of a length away in third.
The Flameaway gelding returned a winner in a three-year-old race in November but only beat one horse home across his next three starts over the Meydan 1200m. That prompted a switch to turf in January, where he finished sixth to Danish sprinter Great Wish in the Listed Dubai Sprint down the straight, before he returned to form on dirt when second to El Nasseeb in the G3 Mahab Al Shimaal.
“He seems in great form, it was a step in the right direction his last run so hopefully he comes good at this time of the year,” Beasley said. “They’re going to go quick. He was electric last year and he’s in the same gate. We’ll play it by ear and see how they jump and go from there.”
I didn’t post, as said thought there was a lack of interest.
The Ahmad bin Harmash-trained Dark Saffron became the first three-year-old to ever win the Shaheen last year when, under Connor Beasley, he defeated Nakatomi by a long neck with 2024 victor Tuz a further three-quarters of a length away in third.
The Flameaway gelding returned a winner in a three-year-old race in November but only beat one horse home across his next three starts over the Meydan 1200m. That prompted a switch to turf in January, where he finished sixth to Danish sprinter Great Wish in the Listed Dubai Sprint down the straight, before he returned to form on dirt when second to El Nasseeb in the G3 Mahab Al Shimaal.
“He seems in great form, it was a step in the right direction his last run so hopefully he comes good at this time of the year,” Beasley said. “They’re going to go quick. He was electric last year and he’s in the same gate. We’ll play it by ear and see how they jump and go from there.”
I didn’t post, as said thought there was a lack of interest.
I’ve not seen all the races Impossible, they’re a tricky pair, funny improvement and reversal of from in the Sheema classic!
Did Calandagan only just do it? Run well?
Did Calandagan only just do it? Run well?
Swifty I’ve followed this since it was at Nad Al Sheeba, the prices don’t put me off, this year I felt there was very little and I don’t like this word but value.
It often pays to follow the home trained horses and ones that have been training there.
It often pays to follow the home trained horses and ones that have been training there.
Calandagan just managed to reel in the front runner. His trainer said the horse needed the race. Even the jockey was concerned approaching the last bend as the horse did not immediately go after the leader when asked to. Even Princess Zahra - the owner - was despondent at that point.
It's a bit of a pin job meeting. All trainers and jockeys think their runners have a great chance or they wouldn't be there. I expect the WC winner was drugged up to the eyeballs.
I hope you made a few quid as you put some work in.
I hope you made a few quid as you put some work in.
uti, sadly very much the case with that stable....but they carry on.
Were the runners invited or were there qualifying races prior? The money is massive and commercially suicidal except in Meydan. My nephew only flies with Emirates (competitive, convenient and most comfortable) from New Zealand. The journey from Auckland to Dubai is great with plenty of 1st class seats empty; Dubai to Gatwick is not so.
Thanks Swifty, not as great as I’d hoped for (a couple on multiples came second) but hey I live to go again another day!
It’s tough when you have those odds on best horses in the world and small fields, this year they really squeezed the value, no one offering 4 places.
He probably was Swifty and he never offered me any!!,, but he was there to be picked having beaten last years winner.
It’s tough when you have those odds on best horses in the world and small fields, this year they really squeezed the value, no one offering 4 places.
He probably was Swifty and he never offered me any!!,, but he was there to be picked having beaten last years winner.
Lots are invited Impossible they have what they call the carnival from Jan onwards, obviously lots stayed away due the the trouble out there.
Hope that all sorts out and there’ll be more runners next time.
For me Nad Al Sheeba was a better track, in configuration. This American oval is boring, Nad was more triangular.
One year going back Donks I backed a Saudi horse called Don Renato who was 2nd or 3rd in the Mile @ 200/1!
Should have seen me cheering it in the Tote!Not beat far either!
Hope that all sorts out and there’ll be more runners next time.
For me Nad Al Sheeba was a better track, in configuration. This American oval is boring, Nad was more triangular.
One year going back Donks I backed a Saudi horse called Don Renato who was 2nd or 3rd in the Mile @ 200/1!
Should have seen me cheering it in the Tote!
Not beat far either!
Stopped betting on Meydan this year, last year or 2 some weird results. Calandagan looked good, it looked a struggle however it looked slightly under cooked.
There’s always some odds ASF but as you find and what suits.
Just watching that now, did you all see that Willie Mullins was there?! Some right doughnuts made the trip!
Just watching that now, did you all see that Willie Mullins was there?! Some right doughnuts made the trip!
No, have to admit just went on ATR site and watched the big 2 races back to back, hope you had a fair time Delashay as you seemed bang up for it. Think its time to take the WHIPPET & GREYHOUND out for a walk, they hate the dark so get them on their last walk, GL.
Great ride from Desuza on West Wind Blows, I thought the Godolphin pair were going to play their cards that way and try get first run on Calandagan. They never had it, wonder if they wished they’d run Rebels now?
Even if Barza didn’t raise the whip, a better horse beats Calandagan today, I’ll be against him from now on, (instant gut reaction) to seeing that.
Cheers ASF yes I was well up for it, I love all the international meetings as you get prices with the collateral form from all over the World colliding.
Enjoy your walk and thanks for your opinion on the race.
Even if Barza didn’t raise the whip, a better horse beats Calandagan today, I’ll be against him from now on, (instant gut reaction) to seeing that.
Cheers ASF yes I was well up for it, I love all the international meetings as you get prices with the collateral form from all over the World colliding.
Enjoy your walk and thanks for your opinion on the race.
Looking back at last years result Giavellotto got closer to Calandagan tonight was giving him a 1lb last year too.
I’d be wary of short odds for him, people have sussed to get first run, his acceleration isn’t quick it’s long, takes time to reel them back, like Kaplana.
I’d be wary of short odds for him, people have sussed to get first run, his acceleration isn’t quick it’s long, takes time to reel them back, like Kaplana.
Delashay • March 28, 2026 6:07 PM GMT
Looking back at last years result Giavellotto got closer to Calandagan tonight was giving him a 1lb last year too.
I’d be wary of short odds for him, people have sussed to get first run, his acceleration isn’t quick it’s long, takes time to reel them back, like Kaplana.
No opinions
Looking back at last years result Giavellotto got closer to Calandagan tonight was giving him a 1lb last year too.
I’d be wary of short odds for him, people have sussed to get first run, his acceleration isn’t quick it’s long, takes time to reel them back, like Kaplana.
No opinions
12.55 meydan
FOYLESWAR
FOYLESWAR
28 Mar 26 12:45
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2m dubai gold cup and joseph fields the front 2 in al riffa and sons and lovers both have obvious chances but short enough imo , at a price i like the profile of fairy glen who is progressing well and while this is a step up in class she is going the right way and 25s looks big imo ,yard in good nick and she won her last race with a fair bit in hand imo despite only winning by half a length .1st time over this far but it could suit barza up shell do for me .good luck opinions encouraged.
selection fairy glen 20 /1 ew /win and places on here.good luck opinions encourage
FOYLESWAR
FOYLESWAR
28 Mar 26 12:45
Joined: 09 Jan 11 | Topic/replies: 32,632 | Blogger: FOYLESWAR's blog
2m dubai gold cup and joseph fields the front 2 in al riffa and sons and lovers both have obvious chances but short enough imo , at a price i like the profile of fairy glen who is progressing well and while this is a step up in class she is going the right way and 25s looks big imo ,yard in good nick and she won her last race with a fair bit in hand imo despite only winning by half a length .1st time over this far but it could suit barza up shell do for me .good luck opinions encouraged.
selection fairy glen 20 /1 ew /win and places on here.good luck opinions encourage
Swifty AlienSF did you clock how the winner of Al Quoz was campaigned?
The trainer had the double up in the sprints yesterday, A Bin Harmash
Ran Native Approach 28/1 twice over a Mile then dropped it back to 7f before coming back to 6f!
Form figures going into that trial were 4, 0, 0!
From the playbook of Sur Bin Suroor himself the master of the Dubai plot job (when he had the horses)
Did well to win from a draw that made it look like it was on the wrong side.
Worth keeping an eye out for this next time around. Can’t forget the locals.
The trainer had the double up in the sprints yesterday, A Bin Harmash
Ran Native Approach 28/1 twice over a Mile then dropped it back to 7f before coming back to 6f!
Form figures going into that trial were 4, 0, 0!
From the playbook of Sur Bin Suroor himself the master of the Dubai plot job (when he had the horses)
Did well to win from a draw that made it look like it was on the wrong side.
Worth keeping an eye out for this next time around. Can’t forget the locals.
Wouldn't be the first horse to get speedier as they get older. Still hard to be confident he'd have been up to that level. Probably a reflection on the strength of the opposition. A weak Gr1.
Yes very weak so be wary about short odds for Lazzat! One thing I’d forgive him for is the travel.
The presence of the Japanese Sprinter Lugal backs up what you say, was getting beat in G3 and 2’s!
Still great bit of training from the guy to smuggle that in!
Wish I’d of done his double now and ignored the draw!!
The presence of the Japanese Sprinter Lugal backs up what you say, was getting beat in G3 and 2’s!
Still great bit of training from the guy to smuggle that in!
Wish I’d of done his double now and ignored the draw!!
Back in ‘23 I backed the winner Danyah @ 66/1 won at 40/1
He’d had a very similar prep, was ran over a mile, 7f dirt and turf then bang.
They just keep them ticking over.
He’d had a very similar prep, was ran over a mile, 7f dirt and turf then bang.
They just keep them ticking over.
Bilhayl Was another 4th the year later @66/1
Similar profile was run on dirt and turf but over 5f then back at its right trip.
Beware of laying the locals!
Similar profile was run on dirt and turf but over 5f then back at its right trip.
Beware of laying the locals!
For Hugo H
Delashay • March 28, 2026 6:01 PM GMT
Great ride from Desuza on West Wind Blows, I thought the Godolphin pair were going to play their cards that way and try get first run on Calandagan. They never had it, wonder if they wished they’d run Rebels now?
Even if Barza didn’t raise the whip, a better horse beats Calandagan today, I’ll be against him from now on, (instant gut reaction) to seeing that.
Delashay • March 28, 2026 6:01 PM GMT
Great ride from Desuza on West Wind Blows, I thought the Godolphin pair were going to play their cards that way and try get first run on Calandagan. They never had it, wonder if they wished they’d run Rebels now?
Even if Barza didn’t raise the whip, a better horse beats Calandagan today, I’ll be against him from now on, (instant gut reaction) to seeing that.
Make use of it what you want bring it up if I’m wrong, I’ve given an opinion!
That opposition will have to be right but I wasn’t impressed and Barza can be a liability with the horses quality getting him out of trouble.
That opposition will have to be right but I wasn’t impressed and Barza can be a liability with the horses quality getting him out of trouble.
Delashay • March 31, 2026 5:33 PM BST
For Hugo H
Delashay • March 28, 2026 6:01 PM GMT
Great ride from Desuza on West Wind Blows, I thought the Godolphin pair were going to play their cards that way and try get first run on Calandagan. They never had it, wonder if they wished they’d run Rebels now?
Even if Barza didn’t raise the whip, a better horse beats Calandagan today, I’ll be against him from now on, (instant gut reaction) to seeing that.
Patience
For Hugo H
Delashay • March 28, 2026 6:01 PM GMT
Great ride from Desuza on West Wind Blows, I thought the Godolphin pair were going to play their cards that way and try get first run on Calandagan. They never had it, wonder if they wished they’d run Rebels now?
Even if Barza didn’t raise the whip, a better horse beats Calandagan today, I’ll be against him from now on, (instant gut reaction) to seeing that.
Patience
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