Meydan Race 5 - Race 5 - Emaar Champion Stakes Handicap - Dirt
GAMESTARS (1) resumes for a new stable after finishing second in Listed company over 2400m at Craon six months ago. A proven fresh performer with a win and a placing from three first-up runs, he can return in winning form. ARLAN (3) is enjoying a strong campaign with two wins from five starts. He scored at Jebel Ali Racecourse two runs back and went close again last time. Pat Dobbs, who has partnered with him for 2 wins, stays aboard, and he looks hard to beat again. BASE NOTE (4) finished fifth over 1950m at Jebel Ali Racecourse last time. He steps up in distance and should settle just off the speed. On his best figures, he has top 4 claims. FLYING HONOURS (2) hasn't featured at his past two starts, the latest a fifth over 2000m at this track. He has the ability and is capable of finishing in the top 4 again.

Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Craon in the LR September 6 over 2400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Golden Call carrying 58kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Chantilly April 3 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Ozat carrying 59kg at $7.20. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/09/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 3U | $98,040.00 | Craon | 2400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:35.72 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/15 | 05/08/2025 | 45 | HCP CL2 4U | $90,410.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Slow | Maxime Guyon | 63.5kg | 1:57.41 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 4U | $105,630.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 2:08.98 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $7.10 |
| 2/14 | 05/06/2025 | 25 | HCP CL2 4U | $93,310.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 62kg | 2:07.66 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/19 | 11/05/2025 | 38 | HCP CL1 4U | $177,620.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:02.14 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $9.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/04/2025 | 128 | CL2 4U | $46,630.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 59kg | 1:48.39 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in the G2 Al Maktoum Classic on February 28 over 2000m, 10 len behind Meydaan carrying 57kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 11 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 10 len behind Killer Collect with 57kg at $17. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | G2 OPEN 4U | $651,341.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 2:04.53 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Pat Dobbs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 0.1 len behind Killer Collect carrying 57kg at $4. The run before that favourite; won by a 0.2 len at Jebel Ali January 17 over 1950m defeating Elusive Trevor carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Went close last time. Leading player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57kg | 1:57.61 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | HCP80-105 4U | $48,780.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 55.5kg | 1:58.61 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | HCP0-80 3U | $35,833.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 61kg | 1:59.14 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | HCP0-85 3U | $37,344.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 58.5kg | 1:37.85 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/11/2025 | 245 | HCP70-90 3U | $78,838.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57.5kg | 2:00.66 | 10-11-8 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/13 | 07/03/2025 | 42 | COND 3 | $76,419.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 57.5kg | 1:58.28 | - | 8 |
| 18.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 16 at this track on January 30 over 2000m, 9 len behind Tap Leader with 61kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 11 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 6 len behind Killer Collect with 57kg at $21. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Ross Coakley | 57kg | 1:57.61 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 30/01/2026 | 320 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Ross Coakley | 61kg | 2:06.49 | - | 13 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Ross Coakley | - | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/16 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2025 | 23 | HCP85-105 3U | $41,921.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 1:58.71 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/14 | 07/02/2025 | 209 | HCP85-105 3U | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 60.5kg | 2:04.87 | 11-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 12/13 | 13/07/2024 | 63 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 2:33.80 | 12-11-12 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Meydan on February 20 over 1900m, 7 len behind Dividend with 59kg at $20. The start before that second last of 8 at Abu Dhabi in LR on February 7 over 2400m, 22 len behind Royal Power carrying 58kg at $5. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | HCP85-105 3U | $116,732.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:56.41 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $147,860.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 2:30.00 | - | 6 |
| 22.9L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Richard Mullen
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 1950m, 26 len behind Killer Collect carrying 57kg at $12. The race before that 8th of 16 at this track on January 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Tap Leader carrying 59.5kg at $11. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,553.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:57.61 | - | 10 |
| 27.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/16 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 59.5kg | 2:06.49 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2025 | 223 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 59.5kg | 2:00.29 | 7-2-2 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 12/04/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $165,217.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 2:14.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/16 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 14 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Saif Al Balushi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently scored a big 4 len win at this track February 13 over 2000m defeating Estmrar carrying 61.5kg at $23. The race before that 10th of 16 at this track on January 30 over 2000m, 16 len behind Tap Leader carrying 53kg at $18. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 61.5kg | 2:07.69 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 53kg | 2:06.49 | - | 15 |
| 16.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/16 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP75-95 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 55.5kg | 2:20.01 | 8-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/15 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | HCP70-90 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:55.28 | 7-3-8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 280 | HCP85-105 3U | $125,000.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Y | Sam Hitchcott | 53kg | 2:31.28 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/03/2025 | 28 | HCP75-95 3U | $82,969.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Connor Beasley | 56.5kg | 2:31.28 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 11th of 16 at this track on January 30 over 2000m, 17 len behind Tap Leader carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 16 at this track on January 16 over 2200m, 7 len behind Antrim with 60kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.
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 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 55kg | 2:06.49 | - | 7 |
| 17.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | HCP75-95 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 60kg | 2:20.01 | 15-10-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 62kg | 2:06.85 | 14-13-11 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 265 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 59.5kg | 2:00.29 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/15 | 01/03/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 15 |
| 17.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/02/2025 | 35 | HCP85-105 3U | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 59kg | 2:04.87 | 14-9-3 | 13 |
| 1.6L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Tadhg O'shea
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on February 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Valdivia with 62kg at $15. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 13/02/2026 | - | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 62kg | 2:07.69 | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |