Dubai Carnival Day 2 Meydan 04/02/2010
The card is mixed this week with the turf course in action for the first time, managed to get a 25/1 winner in Sir Gerry last Thursday and he runs again today.
Races on the 4th Feb:-
14:35, Dubal International Casthouse Trophy Handicap (AW) (3YO plus) - 1m
15:10, Dubal International Billet Trophy Handicap (AW) (3YO plus) - 7f
15:45, UAE 2000 Guineas Trial Sponsored By Dubal International (AW) (3YO only) - 7f
16:19, Dubal International Potline Trophy Handicap (AW) (3YO plus) - 1m 1f 110y
17:05, Dubal International Innovation Trophy Handicap (AW) (3YO plus) - 6f
17:40, Al Rashidiya Sponsored By Dubal International (Group 3) (3YO plus) - 1m 1f
18:15, Dubal International Trophy Handicap (3YO plus) - 1m 6f
18:49, Dubal International DX Technology Trophy Handicap (AW) (3YO plus) - 1m 2f
Selections:-
14.35 Balcarve Nov-fit from a recent spin at Wolverhampton which should put him spot on for this and has good e/w chance with Spencer on board.
15.10 Warsaw-I tipped him up last week and he ran well staying on late, back to 7f will suit and big chance of being in the frame.
15.45 Frozen Power-On a bit of a recovery mission having been well touted to win a big prize at the back end of the season, however if Dettori's choice in this race so hopefully means signs at home are promising for a good run.
16.19 Tartan Gigha-Ran a good race last time out from poor draw, got box seat in 1 today and could try make all under Ryan Moore-place claims at least.
17.05 Montpellier-A horse I liked years ago when with Ed Dunlop, has been in the uae for a few years now and always runs well in these races.
17.40 Crowded House-This is the one horse for this carnival in my opinion, I was at epsom and his Derby performance was actually quite good-probably did not stay so this step down in trip and the World Cup 10f should be right up his street, has the ability to travel and quicken and im hoping for a bold show.
18.15 Red Rock Canyon-Going to take a gamble on this horse staying this trip, Dam won the Oaks and he is closely related to Horatio Nelson who given the chance would have proved a douty stayer, hoping they try make the running with him, if stays has place claims.
18.49 King Of Rome- Another I put up last week and ran a cracker to place, trip no concern and should again be in the shake up.
So Selections are:-
14.35 Balcarve Nov 8/1
15.10 Warsaw 16/1
15.45 Frozen Power 4/1
16.19 Tartan Gigha 7/2
17.05 Montpellier 10/1
17.40 Crowded House 7/2
18.15 Red Rock Canyon 7/1
18.49 King Of Rome 2/1
Odds courtesy of
Results
14.35 Balcarve Nov 7/1 5th
15.10 Warsaw 16/1 10th
15.45 Frozen Power 9/2 2nd
16.19 Tartan Gigha 5/2 2nd
17.05 Montpellier 11/1 2nd
17.40 Crowded House 7/2 2nd
18.15 Red Rock Canyon 7/1 12th
18.49 King Of Rome 7/4 Won
Summary
A few dissapointing results, Warsaw and Red Rock Canyon in particular, however great run from Montpellier who went down by the smallest of nostrels and what a run by Crowded House considering how long he had been off the track etc: that should put him spot on for his next run and then hopefully the World Cup itself.