Racecards
17:35 Meydan (UAE)
Al Rashidiya Trial Presented By Longines Conditions Stakes (Turf)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- AED 124,998 added
- Winner: AED 71,512
- 2nd: AED 27,050
- 3rd: AED 13,440
- 4th: AED 6,151
Laajooj (IRE)
203- Form 5/1416-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer M Al Zarooni
- Jockey M Barzalona
In depth
Verdict
Mike De Kock's mare MAHBOOBA, runner-up in the UAE Oaks on Tapeta here in February, easily won a Listed race at Newmarket on fast ground in the summer and her allowance can see her successful here. Derbaas is an obvious threat having completed a brilliant four-timer at last year's Carnival before finishing last in the Dubai Duty Free. The lightly-raced and progressive Laajooj scored twice for Godolphin early last summer and didn't get the clearest of runs in a Group 3 at Ascot on his final UK start while Frankie Dettori's mount Sea Lord has generally raced at a high level and is quite well in on official ratings. St Moritz did Dandy Nicholls proud last summer and goes well fresh so a big run is anticipated.