Jebel Ali Race 3 - Race 3 - Ess Maiden Cup Maiden Stakes
ROYALCORRESPONDENT (7) Did well when 2nd last start at Abu Dhabi but up against tougher opponents. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Among better hopes. AL LEITH THUNDER (10) 3yo by Instagrand racing as a debutant for Musabbeh Al Mheiri. Market as guide. PIZARRO (5) Below expectations when 12th last run at Abu Dhabi but drawn nicely. Up against a higher level of opposition. Dropping in distance. Winnable race. OCEAN RUNNER (4) Backs up quickly. Came in 11th last time at this track but competing at a lower grade. Has to carry more weight this time. A win wouldn't surprise.

Jockey: Jose Santiago
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $26.00 moderate showing when 11th last run at the track but will appreciate a good draw. Back to a shorter trip. Looks highly doubtful.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 31/01/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1609m | FAST | Qais Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 27.44L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Qais Al Busaidi | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1609m | FAST | Jose Santiago | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 31.74L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1200m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.65L | $4.50 |

Jockey: M Rodrigues
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $101.00 and only fair when 12th last time at this track and will be down in distance. Hard to have.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 10/01/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1609m | FAST | Sandro Paiva | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.16L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | H Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 82.26L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1408m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 26.81L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | GOOD | Saif Al Balushi | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.56L | $12.00 | |
| 12/14 | 21/02/2025 | - | 3UP HCP 60-80 | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1200m | FAST | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/02/2023 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1400m | FAST | Dane Oneill | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.1L | $16.00 | |
| 7/11 | 12/02/2023 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1900m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/12/2022 | - | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.15L | $4.40 | |
| 4/6 | 09/12/2022 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1400m | GOOD4 | Ray Dawson | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 | |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2022 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1400m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 | |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2022 | - | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | FAST | Patrick Cosgrave | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.25L | $10.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2022 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1400m | FIRM2 | Ray Dawson | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.9L | $16.00 | |
| 7/14 | 23/01/2022 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1600m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 69 weeks. Competitive effort when 2nd last start around here and having second career run. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 483 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $59,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Xavier Ziani | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.77L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly. Was $19.00 and finished 11th last time at this track but facing a weaker grade. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Strong claims in this.
Last Starts 6 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 0-90 | $99,995.00 | Jebel Ali | 1006m | FAST | Jules Mobian | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.66L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Jules Mobian | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.63L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $66,001.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1207m | GOOD | Sandro Paiva | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.14L | $2.60 |
| 3/13 | 02/03/2025 | - | 3UP HCP 0-95 | $84,005.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Richard Mullen | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.74L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 14/02/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1005m | FAST | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.12L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | 3UP COND | $100,002.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.59L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | 3UP NW2 | $72,002.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.87L | $20.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Leicester | 1006m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8L | $2.38 |
| 4/5 | 13/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 1006m | HEAVY | Harry Davies | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.95L | $1.50 |

Jockey: T P O'shea
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.00 and was nothing special when 12th last run at Abu Dhabi but has a good draw. Matched against a stronger field. Can lift in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $66,001.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1609m | GOOD | Tadhg Oshea | 62.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.73L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 13/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1911m | FAST | Tadhg Oshea | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.65L | $8.00 |
| 8/13 | 10/01/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1609m | FAST | Tadhg Oshea | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 22.03L | $6.50 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 64.16L | $19.00 |

Jockey: M Salym
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $21.00 and below standard effort when 14th last run at Abu Dhabi and back in trip. Yet to trouble the judge in all runs. Not interested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $66,001.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1609m | GOOD | Allaia Tiar | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 46.76L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $66,001.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1207m | GOOD | L Chimenes | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.01L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $86,001.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | L Chimenes | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.68L | $101.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $66,001.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1408m | GOOD | H Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.76L | $101.00 |
| 11/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | H Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 17.06L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.49L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 22/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | GOOD | H Al Busaidi | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.85L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | $0.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.67L | $23.00 | |
| 13/16 | 16/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | FAST | Oscar Chavez | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 31.65L | $31.00 | |
| 8/10 | 01/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | FAST | Oscar Chavez | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | FAST | Oscar Chavez | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.55L | $13.00 | |
| 9/13 | 12/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1200m | GOOD | Oscar Chavez | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.25L | $91.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last start at Abu Dhabi but competing in a higher grade. The wide stall shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Strong claims.
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 | 21/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $66,001.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1207m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.09L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 13/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | 3UP HCP (0-85) | $89,998.00 | Jebel Ali | 1006m | FAST | Sam Hitchcott | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.23L | $13.00 |
| 14/14 | 02/01/2026 | - | 3UP 70-90 HCP | $186,199.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | K Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 20.26L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | A Fresu | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.48L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $86,001.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.03L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | William Pereyra | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.99L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | William Pereyra | 57.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.88L | $6.50 |
| 5/16 | 07/03/2025 | - | Flat | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1200m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.17L | $11.00 |
| 13/16 | 31/01/2025 | - | Flat | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1408m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 20.78L | $9.50 |
| 3/15 | 20/05/2024 | - | 3Y MDN CLM | $11,999.00 | Roscommon | 1486m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/16 | 08/05/2024 | - | Flat | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.35L | $13.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 65kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.35L | $2.35 | |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.25L | $14.00 |
| 4/14 | 12/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $2.05 |

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $21.00 and lacklustre showing when 10th last start at this track and racing in stronger company. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Elione Chaves | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.61L | $21.00 |
| 11/15 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $60,003.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Patrick Cosgrave | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 21.4L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Jumped at $51.00 and ran 4th last start at this track but matched against a less competitive field. Likely to get back in the field. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 0-90 | $99,995.00 | Jebel Ali | 1006m | FAST | Chantal Sutherland | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.21L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | 3UP HCP (0-85) | $89,998.00 | Jebel Ali | 1006m | FAST | M Rodrigues | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.01L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/01/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 0-75 | $79,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.38L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $161,699.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | M Rodrigues | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 34.05L | $29.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $86,001.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | Sandro Paiva | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.55L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | Sandro Paiva | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.88L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1200m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 14.07L | $4.00 | |
| 5/16 | 14/02/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1005m | FAST | Saif Al Balushi | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.65L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | Flat | $79,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | Qais Al Busaidi | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.77L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | 3UP COND | $100,002.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | FAST | Andrew Slattery | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 17.67L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/01/2025 | - | Flat | $186,203.00 | Meydan | 1005m | FAST | Ray Dawson | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.03L | $20.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $59,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.27L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $59,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,821.00 | Newbury | 1036m | GOOD | Sorcha Woods | 61kg | - | 6-4-4-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.45L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sorcha Woods | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $2.05 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Sorcha Woods | 59kg | - | 1-1-2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 15/19 | 01/06/2024 | - | CL3 | $73,778.00 | Epsom | 1005m | GOOD | John Egan | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.75L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $19,674.00 | Lingfield | 1003m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | - | 10-10-10-7-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 62kg | - | 7-7-7-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.55L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | - | 6-6-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: R Mullen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Musabbeh Al Mheiri trained 3yo by Instagrand having first start. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: V Salgado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First race appearance 3yo by Yaupon for Rashed Bouresly. Watch the market.

Jockey: H Al Busaidi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
No Nay Never 3yo having first start for trainer A & Olascoaga A. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $41.00 and disappointing effort when 12th last run at this track. Rough chance.
Last Starts 56 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | 3yo | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1207m | FAST | Qais Al Busaidi | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 30.18L | $41.00 |
| 15/16 | 02/01/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $294,000.00 | Meydan | 1408m | GOOD | Bernardo Pinheiro | 55.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 0.09L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | 2-3yo | $205,800.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | Bernardo Pinheiro | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.46L | $18.00 |

Jockey: F Goncalves
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo debutant sired by Sergei Prokofiev for A & Olascoaga A. Betting is the best guide.