Abu Dhabi Race 6 - Race 6 - Abu Dhabi Championship Stakes (Listed) - Turf
ROYAL POWER (4) lines up for the first time since February 7. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 2410m at Meydan. He hails from the powerful Charlie Appleby stable, and is sure to be one of the hardest to beat in this. WEST WIND BLOWS (1) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 2810m at Meydan. He is well placed with the drop back to 2400m, and he should be among the top 4 again. FIRST RULER (6) is a talented gelding who tackled a tougher race at his last run on February 15 and finished seventh over 1600m at Group 3 level at Jebel Ali. He has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset, and can figure in the top 3 here. SURABAD (5) comes here off a break of four-and-a-half months. Worth noting, he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2000m at Saint-Cloud. He lines up today for the first time for trainer S Bin Ghadayer. Each way value, especially if the money comes for him.

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at Meydan in the G3 AL KHAIL TROPHY on January 23 over 2810m, 5.5 len behind Sunway with 59kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Deauville All Weather LR December 23 over 2500m defeating Croquis carrying 58kg at $1.50. Can make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | William Buick | 59kg | 2:55.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/12/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,400.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | 723 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:29.45 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/11/2023 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,010,325.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | J P Spencer | 59kg | 2:02.01 | 1-3-9 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.75 |
| 2/18 | 21/10/2023 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,150,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | J P Spencer | 54kg | 2:26.45 | 9-8-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 07/10/2023 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $755,325.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | J P Spencer | 56.5kg | 2:01.62 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Meydan on January 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Arabian Light with 60.5kg at $71. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at Meydan in the G2 Al Rashidiya on December 19 over 1800m, 10 len behind Opera Ballo with 57.5kg at $61. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 2:01.10 | 11-10-8 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $354,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Y | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | 1:48.13 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/11/2025 | 231 | HCP75-100 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | 1:50.66 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 12/04/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $165,217.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 57.5kg | 2:14.27 | - | 12 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 10 |
| 13.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,354.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:47.24 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run ran last in a small field at Meydan in the G1 Jebel Hatta on January 23 over 1800m, 9 len behind Opera Ballo carrying 57kg at $34. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Chantilly in LR on October 11 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nitoi carrying 57kg at $2.30. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/01/2026 | 104 | G1 OPEN 4U | $752,033.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:47.64 | - | 5 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,030.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:51.84 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $2.30 |
| 10/18 | 07/06/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,959,410.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:38.50 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3 | $142,100.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:11.64 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2025 | 33 | CL2 3 | $48,360.00 | Chantilly | 2200m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:18.13 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $35,060.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Leonard Plommee | 52.5kg | 2:14.70 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: William Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of a year and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by head Meydan February 7 over 2410m defeating El Cordobes carrying 61kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 11 at Meydan December 20 2024 over 2410m, 2.25 len behind Keffaaf with 60kg at $2. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/02/2025 | 49 | HCP85-105 4U | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 61kg | 2:29.92 | 8-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2024 | 161 | HCP85-105 3U | $126,050.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | William Buick | 60kg | 2:27.84 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2024 | 48 | HCP 3 | $187,020.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 2:05.22 | 2-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2024 | 201 | LR OPEN C 3 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 2:25.06 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2023 | 21 | MDN 2 | $37,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Slow | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:39.01 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/11 | 16/10/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:25.26 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Chaudenay October 4 over 3000m, soft track; 7 len behind Tennessee Stud with 58kg at $5.90. First up last campaign third of 7 at Saint-Cloud March 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Master Cath carrying 57kg at $4.30. Must be included.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/10/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN CF 3 | $326,790.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 3:17.89 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $5.90 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 61 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:37.40 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $1,073,350.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | 2:26.45 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $140,850.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:29.56 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $94,990.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:33.30 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2025 | 18 | CL2 3 | $48,280.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:43.53 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Tadhg O'shea
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 14 at Jebel Ali in G3 on February 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Qareeb with 57kg at $18. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Goodwood in the LR Tapster Stakes on June 11 2023 over 2414m, 1.5 len behind Peripatetic carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 356 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 15/02/2025 | 615 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 1:37.19 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/06/2023 | 93 | LR OPEN 4U | $121,830.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 2:38.12 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/14 | 10/03/2023 | 35 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $276,680.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | William Buick | 56.5kg | 2:28.83 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/02/2023 | 28 | HCP 4U | $113,480.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | James Doyle | 57kg | 2:27.35 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/15 | 06/01/2023 | 91 | HCP 4U | $147,280.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | 2:27.94 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 07/10/2022 | 34 | HCP 3 | $203,390.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | William Buick | 59kg | 2:29.80 | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $4.50 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.3 len at Meydan January 16 over 2410m defeating Claymore carrying 58kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Goodwood Hcp on August 2 over 2816m, 11 len behind Sam Hawkens carrying 58kg at $7. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/01/2026 | 147 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:31.25 | 10-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 2:29.42 | 10-8-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/14 | 02/08/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 3:07.55 | 14-11-10 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/18 | 20/06/2025 | 286 | HCP 3U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60kg | 2:29.79 | 11-15-8 | 15 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2024 | 38 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | James Doyle | 61kg | 2:38.12 | 9-5-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2024 | 41 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 2:35.72 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather in the LR Wild Flower Stakes on December 17 over 2412m, 12 len behind Shader carrying 61kg at $41. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Meydan on January 16 over 2410m, 1.3 len behind French Duke carrying 58.5kg at $14. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/01/2026 | 30 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | 2:31.25 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/12/2025 | 87 | LR OPEN 3U | $101,010.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | Good | Nicola Currie | 61kg | 2:32.57 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $161,551.00 | Bro Park | 2400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 2:29.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $8.79 |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 24 | $180,059.00 | Kincsem Park | 2400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 2:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.60 | |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 2:06.38 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Firm | Suraj Narredu | 64kg | 2:35.13 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Pat Dobbs
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 15 at this track in LR on December 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dark Trooper carrying 57kg at $51. Last start 5th of 12 at Meydan on January 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Mothecombe with 56.5kg at $41. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | HCP90-110 4U | $142,276.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 56.5kg | 1:47.68 | 9-10-5 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/15 | 06/12/2025 | 130 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 1:21.89 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 12/18 | 29/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 58.5kg | 2:05.12 | 9-15-12 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $83,030.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 64kg | 2:08.12 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/05/2025 | 74 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | William Carver | 62.5kg | 2:32.17 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,354.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:30.63 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ross Coakley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Meydan on January 16 over 2410m, 12 len behind French Duke carrying 57kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Longchamp on May 4 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Ziggy Star carrying 56kg at $8.60. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/01/2026 | 176 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Malone Favriaux | 57kg | 2:31.25 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $89,980.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | SH | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 2:09.13 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 19/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $96,830.00 | Longchamp | 2200m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 2:18.25 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/14 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 2:10.47 | 14-12-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 04/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 1:41.92 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $8.60 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2025 | 142 | MDN 3 | $36,207.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $8.30 |