Abu Dhabi Race 7 - Race 7 - Capital Sovereign Mile Handicap - Turf
MONFRID (4) made an impressive return when scoring by more than a length over this course and distance. With fitness on his side and proven ability, he looks the one to beat again. LANEQASH (1) has been below his best at his last couple but was only 3 lengths away in fourth over 1900m at Meydan last start. This easier race suits him, and he should be competitive. Each way value. APOTHEOSIS (2) disappointed last time when making his local at Meydan Dirt but had won two runs earlier at Newcastle AW. Stick with him, and he would not be a shock winner. SILENT DEFENSE (5) hasn't shown much recently, last finishing tenth at Meydan. However, his earlier form suggests he is capable of improving and shouldn't be overlooked. Include in all top 4 combos.

Jockey: Tadhg O'shea
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 13 at Meydan on February 20 over 1900m, 3 len behind Dividend carrying 57kg at $21. Before that 6th of 15 at Meydan on February 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Dividend with 58.5kg at $12. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:56.41 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/15 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP90-110 3U | $136,187.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 58.5kg | 1:49.54 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 60kg | 1:35.51 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/14 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Chantal Sutherland | 61.5kg | 1:50.77 | 5-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $40.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/11/2025 | 252 | HCP75-100 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Chantal Sutherland | 59.5kg | 1:22.63 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | HCP80-100 3U | $109,170.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 60kg | 1:35.31 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Pat Dobbs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 57 day letup. First-up won by 0.0 len at Newcastle All Weather December 13 over 1421m defeating Pocklington with 55kg at $4.30. Second-up second last of 16 at Meydan Dirt on January 9 over 1600m, 34 len behind Force And Valour with 59.5kg at $6.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | HCP75-95 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:38.87 | 3-5-15 | 2 |
| 34.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 145 | HCP 3U | $50,910.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 55kg | 1:26.63 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 16/18 | 21/07/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 62.5kg | 1:13.36 | 5-3-16 | 16 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:24.00 | 3-2-13 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:26.70 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2025 | 260 | HCP 4U | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:24.14 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Richard Mullen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 16 at Meydan on January 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind The Fingal Raven with 62kg. Before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at Meydan January 16 over 1400m defeating Breakdancer with 62kg at $17. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 62kg | 1:36.76 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | HCP65-85 3U | $71,138.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Richard Mullen | 62kg | 1:22.90 | 12-10-1 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 271 | HCP65-85 3U | $72,917.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 60kg | 1:12.11 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $28,821.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Lorenzo Putzulu | 60.5kg | 1:10.49 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/16 | 02/03/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $26,201.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Lorenzo Putzulu | 59kg | 1:26.96 | - | 12 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/02/2025 | 538 | MDN 4U | $26,316.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:39.13 | - | 10 |
| 54.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 1.4 len at this track February 21 over 1600m defeating Breakdancer with 60.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track November 14 over 1600m defeating Sioux Dream carrying 59.5kg at $8. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:35.21 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | HCP0-85 3U | $37,500.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 1:39.36 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 1:35.38 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 25/10/2025 | 225 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Jules Mobian | 59kg | 1:22.46 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 14/16 | 14/03/2025 | 12 | HCP65-85 3U | $76,419.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:23.43 | 7-7-14 | 13 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/03/2025 | 260 | HCP0-95 3U | $36,681.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 55.5kg | 1:13.65 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Victor Salgado
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Meydan on January 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind The Fingal Raven carrying 62kg. Before that 8th of 14 at Meydan on January 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Folk Festival with 57.5kg at $16. Should go well.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Victor Salgado | 62kg | 1:36.76 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Victor Salgado | 57.5kg | 1:35.13 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/16 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Victor Salgado | 59.5kg | 1:22.84 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $71.00 |
| 12/15 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Oscar Chavez | 61kg | 1:49.35 | 2-5-12 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | 252 | HCP75-100 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Jules Mobian | 58.5kg | 1:22.63 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $371,179.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Jules Mobian | 57kg | 1:21.98 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 14 at Meydan Dirt on February 13 over 1600m, 43 len behind Diamond Dealer with 59kg at $12. The race before that second last of 16 at Meydan Dirt on January 30 over 1600m, 48 len behind Telemark with 58kg at $23. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:38.00 | - | 14 |
| 43.3L | $12.00 |
| 15/16 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:38.61 | - | 1 |
| 48.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | COND 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:36.66 | - | 11 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP80-100 3U | $104,167.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 62kg | 1:38.63 | 2-7-10 | 6 |
| 38.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 265 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 60.5kg | 2:00.29 | 9-3-6 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $8.50 |
| 14/15 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 3 |
| 73.4L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 12th of 14 at Meydan on February 20 over 1000m, 11 len behind Run Boy Run with 56.5kg at $26. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Newmarket (July) on July 11 over 1408m, 44 len behind Leadman carrying 61kg at $8. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 20/02/2026 | 224 | HCP80-100 3U | $97,276.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Connor Beasley | 56.5kg | 0:57.12 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/07/2025 | 135 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 1:25.72 | 1-11-11 | 7 |
| 44.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2025 | 137 | OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:38.16 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2024 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | William Buick | 61kg | 1:28.17 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 26/09/2024 | 41 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | William Buick | 61kg | 1:44.82 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2024 | 27 | APP NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 1:26.51 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Aidan Keeley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Jebel Ali December 27 over 1400m, 30 len behind Kafoo carrying 54.5kg at $20. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at this track November 14 over 1400m, 22 len behind Mountbatten carrying 58kg at $14. Looking to others.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | HCP75-100 3U | $50,000.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 54.5kg | 1:24.19 | - | 1 |
| 30.3L | $20.00 |
| 14/14 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58.5kg | 1:50.77 | 4-7-14 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $40.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/11/2025 | 432 | HCP75-100 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Oscar Chavez | 58kg | 1:22.63 | - | 8 |
| 22.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1609m | Good Soft | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 1:41.18 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2024 | 29 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 2:03.81 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2024 | 256 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Jim Crowley | 62kg | 1:39.70 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Sam Hitchcott
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Monfrid with 59kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 15 at Meydan on January 9 over 1900m, 4 len behind Ocean Viking carrying 58kg at $13. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 21/02/2026 | 43 | HCP0-85 3U | $25,681.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59kg | 1:35.21 | - | 15 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/15 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP70-90 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 1:55.28 | 14-8-5 | 14 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Jamie Powell | 55.5kg | 1:49.35 | 12-8-4 | 13 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | HCP0-85 3U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Michael Sheehy | 62kg | 1:35.38 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 230 | HCP80-105 3U | $49,793.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Oscar Chavez | 56kg | 1:22.93 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | HCP0-95 3U | $36,681.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 59.5kg | 1:37.90 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 14 at Meydan on February 13 over 1200m, 33 len behind Condor Pasa carrying 60kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 13 at Meydan on February 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Desperate Hero with 53.5kg at $33. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | HCP60-80 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Royston Ffrench | 60kg | 1:10.36 | - | 9 |
| 33.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/13 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP75-95 4U | $73,930.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Royston Ffrench | 53.5kg | 1:10.80 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $33.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | HCP65-85 3U | $71,138.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Michael Sheehy | 57.5kg | 1:22.91 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | HCP0-75 3U | $32,520.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Charlie Bennett | 57.5kg | 1:12.50 | - | 9 |
| 10.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | Good | Oscar Chavez | 57kg | 1:10.89 | - | 8 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/16 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $27,500.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Oscar Chavez | 57kg | 1:35.06 | - | 16 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Pat Dobbs | - | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |