Meydan Race 6 - Race 6 - Al Maktoum Classic Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Group 2) - Dirt
HEART OF HONOR (1) had been in outstanding touch with back-to-back wins before finishing third over 1900m at this track last time. The extra 100m is the key, and he is the one to beat again. On top. MENDELSSOHN BAY (2) reunites with Richard Mullen after an emphatic win in the Firebreak Stakes over 1600m at this track. With two wins from three runs this prep, he should be right in the finish again. WALK OF STARS (4) has been freshened since finishing fifth in the Al Maktoum Challenge over 1900m here five weeks ago. Drawn to get a favourable run on speed and should be involved late. Each way value. MEYDAAN (3) was last seen placing in the Al Khail Trophy over 2810m at Meydan. A recent trial placing keeps him on track, and he can be competitive. Include in all top 4 combos.

Jockey: Adrie De Vries
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track in the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge on January 23 over 1900m, 5 len behind Imperial Emperor carrying 57kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track LR December 19 over 1900m defeating Artorius with 57kg at $2.70. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,495,935.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:58.82 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 9-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 167 | COND 3 | $87,137.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 1:39.14 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,110,420.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 2:00.69 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $21.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,125,000.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:55.47 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $20.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $434,783.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:59.13 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Richard Mullen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track G3 Firebreak Stakes January 23 over 1600m defeating Commissioner King with 57kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Al Maktoum Mile on December 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Imperial Emperor carrying 57.5kg at $6. Best form should see him measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:38.49 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:37.55 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 230 | LR OPEN 3U | $207,469.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 58kg | 1:38.28 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $434,783.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:36.69 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/15 | 01/03/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:36.89 | - | 15 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/14 | 07/02/2025 | 28 | HCP85-105 3U | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 2:04.87 | 10-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: William Buick
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Meydan in the G3 AL KHAIL TROPHY on January 23 over 2810m, 2 len behind Sunway carrying 59kg at $2.15. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Meydan January 2 over 2810m defeating Burdett Road carrying 59kg at $3.10. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Mickael Barzalona | - | - | 4 |
| 0.72L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:55.48 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.15 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 59 | COND 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:59.12 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |
| 10/24 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | G1 OPEN 3U | $10,000,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 54kg | 3:22.46 | 8-11-10 | 22 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/18 | 18/10/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,330,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Andrea Atzeni | 56kg | 2:29.05 | 8-15-9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $166,050.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 2:31.13 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 4U | $179,000.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 2:37.54 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Heart Of Honor with 60.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track in the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge on January 23 over 1900m, 8 len behind Imperial Emperor carrying 57kg at $3.30. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,495,935.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:58.82 | - | 3 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 258 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 60.5kg | 2:00.10 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $5,217,391.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/14 | 22/02/2025 | 29 | SAUG1 CUP 4U | $8,583,691.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:49.10 | - | 6 |
| 29.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,614,035.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57.5kg | 1:56.21 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $210,084.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:56.10 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at this track on January 30 over 2000m, 0.4 len behind Tap Leader carrying 62kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track in LR on December 19 over 1900m, 37 len behind Heart Of Honor carrying 58kg at $18. Must be respected.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | James Doyle | 62kg | 2:06.49 | - | 16 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | 237 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.36 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.73 |
| 13/15 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 13 |
| 42.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/01/2025 | 82 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,614,035.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:56.21 | 5-6-6 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:50.05 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Pat Dobbs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won won by a 0.4 len at this track January 30 over 2000m defeating Generous Tipper carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 30/01/2026 | - | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 58.5kg | 2:06.49 | - | 12 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a nose at Jebel Ali G3 February 15 over 1600m defeating Mount Kosciuszko with 57kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track in the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge on January 23 over 1900m, 19 len behind Imperial Emperor carrying 57kg at $41. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 13 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 | 15/02/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN 4U | $272,374.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:37.37 | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,495,935.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57kg | 1:58.82 | - | 4 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57.5kg | 1:37.55 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 230 | LR OPEN 3U | $207,469.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 1:38.28 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $239,617.00 | Aqueduct | 2012m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 2:01.69 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $138,042.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:52.47 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 10 len behind Killer Collect carrying 57kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 8 at Jebel Ali on January 17 over 1950m, 1.1 len behind Arlan carrying 62kg at $6.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:57.61 | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | HCP80-105 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 1:58.61 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 2:59.12 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | HCP85-105 3U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Y | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 2:31.28 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/11/2025 | 301 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 2:00.29 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 59.5kg | 2:58.91 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $9.55 |

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at this track on January 30 over 2000m, 7 len behind Tap Leader with 58kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 16 over 2200m defeating Valdivia with 58kg at $10. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 29 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 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Sam James | 58kg | 2:06.49 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/16 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | HCP75-95 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Sam James | 58kg | 2:20.01 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:11.97 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61.5kg | 2:14.83 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | 130 | NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:09.76 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2025 | 41 | OPEN NOV 3 | $14,760.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:11.59 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |