Dubai Racing 2015

[Kitan]

Another January, another Dubai carnival. Missed last week but like a trio of races this week.

Race 2:
#5 Le Bernardin: G3 winner at MTH in 2012, but lightly raced since. Looks to be returning to his best and is in against a bunch unproven on the surface. 5-1 and upwards looks great.
#9 Zain Eagle: Classy, classy bottom side, especially for the dirt, and ran well in his two AWT tries. Second to Farraaj, albeit getting a lot of weight, but may be the unknown that pops up.

Race 4:
#2 Maftool: Standout with an American pedigree. Handled the AWT. Shocker if he doesn't crush them.
#10 Volatile: Demolished maidens on the dirt in Sweden, but backed that up with a G3 third in GB (turf). Trainer has been on fire in Scandinavia. They don't have a good record in Dubai but that mostly comes from the Petersen/Graberg combo.
#9 Unorthodox: 25-1 winner on debut on the AWT. Tiznow on the dam's side. Exotics booster.

Race 6:
#6 Conveyance: Another with ancient USA form that's recently been lightly raced. However, his two 2014 runs were pretty good and he doesn't meet much here. Overlay.
#7 Reynaldothewizard: Untouchable at the '13 carnival and wasn't disgraced last year. 9yo hasn't run on dirt in over 5 years.
#8 looks to be the fav and smashed them on his yearlong layoff, but this is much tougher than his string of wins at Jebel Ali.

Good luck!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Kitan

Race 6:
#6 Conveyance:

Oh wow it's been a while since I've heard that name (I liked him so much).

Hope you did well today, Kitan.

[Kitan]

Race 1:
#5 Speed Hawk: American breeding and has handled the AWT. Distance suits.

Race 2:
#13 Energia Fox: Mare has the form, but must handle the surface.
#2 Farrier: Rough trip last out and now adds the blinkers. Always seems to be thereabouts.

Race 3:
#8 Cry Joy: Dirt and blinkers have turned him around. Expect further improvement.

Race 4:
#4 Our Channel: Returns as a 4yo with an opportunity to step up after two group placed efforts.
#5 Pilote: Closed well in last and this is the easiest he's seen in a long time.
#3 Steeler: Has not lived up to his 2yo form but has the chance to be there at the finish.
#2 Tenor: Generally consistent and finished ahead of #3 in September.

Race 5:
#9 Edu Querido: Has dirt form early in his career in Brazil and the last out win will boost confidence.
#3 Tamarkuz: Impressive return and no reason to believe he can't go one better this time.
#2 Empire Storm: Overland throughout in a solid dirt debut. Exotics juicer.

Race 6:
#10 Decathlete: Well regarded as a 3yo and was double digit odds in a prestigious G1. 2nd as a 2yo to Karakontie. Ignore the dirt tightener. Worth a look at a price.
#7 Red Ray: Comes to the De Kock barn after not being able to get over the hump in a big one in SAF. The one to beat if ready.
#8 Ertijaal: Career stalled after a fine beginning. Goes equipment-less for the first time in four runs. Form reversal possible.
#5 Anaerobio: Will be tough to follow last year's act but has a chance.

Race 7:
#5 Elidor: Upwards of 10-1 on a horse who ran third in the Ebor.

Good luck!

[my miss storm cat]

Noms, Dubai World Cup...

http://www.dubairacingclub.com/sites...5_dwc_noms.pdf

[Kitan]

Le Bernardin (2nd night winner) goes around in the Maktoum Challenge Round 2. 10-1 or so looks great.

[Kitan]

Three Group 3's tomorrow...

PPs: http://amwestentertainment.com/pdfs/...s-20150012.pdf