18:05
Emirates Breeders Handicap - Arab Race
1m 2f 37y
Going: Firm (Good to Firm in places)
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneCompetitive race for grade, with an interesting mix of seasoned handicappers and relatively unexposed, potentially progressive types. James Owen has good recent form with his thoroughbreds and, as a former champion Arabian trainer, all runners warrant respect. A case could be made for all three of his runners, though Mayfair is on the small side to shoulder top weight. Upstart Crow could be on a very workable mark and Heritage Valentino has had the measure of most of these, though the absence of headgear today is a concern. Al-Hatab has an eye-catching jockey booking, but a chance is taken on ALOOF to progress back on quick ground.
Competitive race for grade, with an interesting mix of seasoned handicappers and relatively unexposed, potentially progressive types. James Owen has good recent form with his thoroughbreds and, as a former champion Arabian trainer, all runners warrant respect. A case could be made for all three of his runners, though Mayfair is on the small side to shoulder top weight. Upstart Crow could be on a very workable mark and Heritage Valentino has had the measure of most of these, though the absence of headgear today is a concern. Al-Hatab has an eye-catching jockey booking, but a chance is taken on ALOOF to progress back on quick ground.