Bets 09/01/2026

1.30 Meydan - I assume pace will come from stall 1 (Kalisda) and 2 (Rebatt), both of whom have the capability to win off these marks. Eye on the Prize and Elenjob from 3 and 4 bring decent enough from from behind Silver Sword. Sean remains the best on numbers all round on best form, but last two runs have been average. Sudden Ambush is next on numbers. Always runs on too late though. 

This is hugely open. If Eye on The Prize had a better jockey I'd be sold, but I don't know who this guy is and has not won at Meydan before. Given I think there will be a stronger pace today I'm willing to give Sean one more go. So far ahead on numbers (other than recent form).

Sean 8/1 0.5pt win

2.05 Meydan - Awesome Fleet is best on numbers. Most are still unexposed, still improving and so hard to be nailed on here esp as could make a case for many like Na Eem and Rashwan. Looking for some ew value in this and landed on Brnytshe. Decent dirt trial and form not bad. Not so good on turf, but back on dirt, the Shoe onboard, decent draw, could easily spring  surprise.

Brnytshe 16/1 0.5pt ew

2.40 Meydan - Focussing on those drawn low, Molaqab looks to have a decent chance here. Transcending Glory the threat. 

Molaqab 7/1 0.5pt ew 5p

3.15 Meydan - Had this between Gray Boss and Force and Valour. Given the draw will side with F&V.

Force and Valour 9/2 0.5pt ew

3.50 Meydan - Words of Truth long was clear on numbers.

Words of Truth 5/6 1pt win

4.25 - Meydan - Looks between Mothecombe and Fort George. Flight Plan will try to make all and keep the pace honest. Will likely go close. At a whopping ew price See Hector is the value play. Wouldn't rule out a tricast with these 4 in the mix.

See Hector 40/1 0.5pt ew 4p

5.00 Meydan - Sound Money clear on numbers but can't know if fit. Echo Point not sure is well handicapped. Cats By Five looks the best value at 4/1 and should finish home strongly.

Cats By Five 7/2 1pt win

5.35 Meydan - Rappers Delight looks to have plenty in hand. Sire is 3/5 at Meydan. Saffie needs to ride this prominently and hope can get across to the faster middle part of track. 

Rappers Delight 7/2 1pt win 

6.10 Meydan - I backed Ocean Viking (before boss warned me about ground) so won't put it up, but having looked at the card now Wanees looks good ew value and Carron the main danger with Olympic Candle.

Carron 4/1 0.5pt win

Wanees 11/1 0.5pt ew 5p

Rappers Delight / Words of Truth 1pt Double