Meydan Race 4 - Race 4 - Dubai Trophy Stakes Sponsored By Azizi Developments - Turf
CATULLUS (5) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1400m at this track when coming back from a break. William Buick stays aboard, and he with the pick of the 2 from the Charlie Appleby stable, will give us a strong lead into who from that barn can win this. MAXIMIZED (3) found a couple marginally better when first-up from a spell last start over 1200m at this track after being prominent throughout. He is the second runner from the powerful Appleby stable, but he can still take this out. HILITANY (2) was well held over 1000m in the G2 Blue Point Sprint at this track last time out. He has good early speed, so he should take up a forward position, and he can make amends in this. POSTMODERN (7) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was prominent at the bend before fading late into seventh over 1200m at this track. He strips fitter so can feature in the money this time..

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at this track January 9 over 1200m defeating Words Of Truth with 59kg at $20. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Chepstow July 2 over 1207m defeating This Guy with 60.5kg at $1.70. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 09/01/2026 | 90 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:09.20 | 8-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $20.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $129,150.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | 1:12.37 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2025 | 19 | G2 OPEN 2 | $235,940.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:14.41 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 1:13.65 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/08/2025 | 20 | CL2 2 | $461,810.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 1:17.03 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 25/07/2025 | 23 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Harry Davies | 62kg | 1:09.88 | 8-4-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Flying Comet carrying 59kg at $8. Last start 4th of 10 at this track in the G2 Blue Point Sprint on January 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cover Up carrying 55kg at $15. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1200m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $345,528.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | Richard Mullen | 55kg | 0:57.12 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/01/2026 | 104 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:09.20 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 19 | G1 OPEN C 2 | $529,200.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:11.56 | 2-4-7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/09/2025 | 42 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 1:12.12 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 28/07/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:11.33 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 0:58.68 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Flying Comet carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Epsom Downs June 6 over 1210m defeating Havana Hurricane with 60.5kg at $2.20. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 09/01/2026 | 162 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Richard Mullen | 59kg | 1:09.20 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:11.12 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $184,500.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:10.80 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN 2 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:11.75 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:14.97 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.1 len at this track January 2 over 1400m defeating Catullus carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Somerville Tattersall Stakes on September 25 over 1408m, 10 len behind Distant Storm carrying 58kg at $7. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 02/01/2026 | 90 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:23.56 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/16 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | CL2 2 | $464,290.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:42.69 | - | 10 |
| 13.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $110,700.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:24.15 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/08/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $284,190.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:24.57 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: William Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 0.1 len behind Northern Champion carrying 58kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Sandown Park on July 24 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Publish with 60.5kg at $3.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 02/01/2026 | 99 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:23.56 | 9-8-2 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $110,700.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:24.15 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $18,360.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:24.54 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.07 |
| 2/11 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:30.92 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:26.27 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Flying Comet with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 11th of 20 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 8 len behind Gstaad carrying 58.5kg at $5. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/01/2026 | 206 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:09.20 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 11/20 | 17/06/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 12-14-11 | 19 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:10.55 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Title Role carrying 58kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Northern Champion with 58kg at $11. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:38.72 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:23.56 | 8-9-8 | 13 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:25.31 | 7-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:29.87 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.67 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 1:28.52 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Sam Hitchcott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, won by 2.25 len at Jebel Ali January 10 over 1200m defeating Youheeb with 55.5kg at $11. Last start 11th of 16 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1600m, 23 len behind Six Speed with 56kg at $61. Minor claims at the very best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN 3 | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Sam James | 56kg | 1:38.02 | - | 11 |
| 23.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55.5kg | 1:12.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Sam Hitchcott | - | - | 5 |
| 4.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victor Salgado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Meydan Dirt on January 2 over 1400m, 21 len behind Six Speed carrying 55.5kg at $201. Second-up 4th of 14 at Jebel Ali on January 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ashwaan with 57kg at $71. Needs to find a few lengths to test these.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Victor Salgado | 57kg | 1:12.91 | - | 12 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 11/16 | 02/01/2026 | - | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 55.5kg | 1:25.28 | 3-10-11 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $201.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Victor Salgado | - | - | 1 |
| 6.21L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Flying Comet carrying 57kg at $19. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Northern Champion carrying 57kg at $5. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:23.56 | 7-10-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:25.31 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $1.65 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:25.98 | 5-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2025 | 24 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:09.79 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:26.43 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind Title Role with 57kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Northern Champion with 57kg at $41. Needs to step up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:38.72 | - | 3 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:23.56 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:25.31 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | STKS III 2 | $5,080.00 | Praha | 1200m | Good Firm 3.2 | Ludmila Karlikova | 52.5kg | 1:14.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Midshipman filly from Hey Babe on debut. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Victor Salgado | - | - | 2 |
| 3.52L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, faded in the straight ran last of 14 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 27 len behind Northern Champion with 55kg at $41. Last start ran last of 15 at Meydan Dirt on January 16 over 1600m, 59 len behind Labwah carrying 57kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $162,602.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Victor Salgado | 57kg | 1:39.66 | 1-12-15 | 1 |
| 59.7L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 02/01/2026 | - | COND 3 | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Victor Salgado | 55kg | 1:23.56 | 1-1-14 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Victor Salgado | - | - | 1 |
| 4.65L | $0.00 |