Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented by Longines Saint Imier Collection
19:00
PA - Group I
1600M(a8F) - Dirt
USD 60,000
Fine
FAST
True
16
Previous Race Results for Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented by Longines Saint Imier Collection
Stewards' Reports for Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented by Longines Saint Imier Collection
BIGG N RICH (US) – (T O’Shea): Commenced extremely awkwardly. RB SO RICH (US) – (R Ffrench): Hung out at the turn into the straight. SHA’RED (FR) – (R Mullen): Threw its head on jumping. AF MATHMOON (AE) – (P Hanagan): Shifted ground both inwards and outwards in the straight. ABHAAR (AE) – (W Smith): Raced wide without cover throughout. BURNING BREEZE (US) – (G Buckell): Slow to begin. Lay inwards from straightening. BON BAISER DE FAUST (FR) – (D O’Neill): Raced wide without cover throughout.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Thakif (FR) | Soon led, headed leader 500m out, ran on well, comfortably |
02 | Af Mathmoon (AE) | Well away, tracked leader, ridden 500m out, ran on but no chance with winner |
03 | Bigg N Rich (US) | Slowly into stride, mid-division, kept on final 400m but no chance with winner |
04 | Sha'Red (FR) | Mid-division on rail, kept on same pace final 500m |
05 | Rb So Rich (US) | Tracked leading pair, every chance 600m out, kept on same pace final 400m |
06 | Rb Smokin Rich (US) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge but kept on final 500m |
07 | Abhaar (AE) | Tracked leading pair, one pace final 600m |
08 | Burning Breeze (US) | Never better than mid-division |
09 | Af Lafeh (AE) | Tracked leading pair until outpaced final 600m |
10 | Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) | Never better than mid-division |
11 | Haajeb (FR) | Always in rear |
12 | Nahee (FR) | Always in rear |

1st | 36,000 | 4th | 3,000 | |||
2nd | 12,000 | 5th | 1,800 | |||
3rd | 6,000 | 6th | 1,200 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 (1) | 113 | Thakif (FR) | 57.0 | TT- | N Samiri | Patrick Dobbs | |
2rd | 3.75 | 6 (6) | 90 | Af Mathmoon (AE) | 57.0 | M Al Mheiri | Paul Hanagan | |
3rd | 4 | 3 (3) | 116 | Bigg N Rich (US) | 57.0 | B TT | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea |
4th | NK | 5 (5) | 118 | Sha'Red (FR) | 57.0 | N Samiri | Richard Mullen | |
5th | 0.75 | 4 (4) | 102 | Rb So Rich (US) | 57.0 | CP | H Alalawi | Royston Ffrench |
6th | 1 | 9 (9) | 88 | Rb Smokin Rich (US) | 57.0 | B | E Lemartinel | Jose Santiago |
7th | SH | 10 (10) | 113 | Abhaar (AE) | 57.0 | B TT | E Lemartinel | Wayne Smith |
8th | 1.25 | 11 (11) | 100 | Burning Breeze (US) | 57.0 | H Alalawi | George Buckell | |
9th | 5.5 | 8 (8) | 112 | Af Lafeh (AE) | 57.0 | CP | A Al Rayhi | Sam Hitchcott |
10th | 8 | 12 (12) | 105 | Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) | 57.0 | CP | D Watson | Dane O'Neill |
11th | 2.25 | 2 (2) | 95 | Haajeb (FR) | 57.0 | B | N Samiri | Hector Crouch |
12th | 2.5 | 7 (7) | 110 | Nahee (FR) | 57.0 | B1 | N Samiri | Szczepan Mazur |
Longines Conquest Classic Gents Moon Phases
19:35
TB - Handicap
1200M(a6F) - Dirt
USD 110,000
Fine
FAST
True
14
Previous Race Results for Longines Conquest Classic Gents Moon Phases
Stewards' Reports for Longines Conquest Classic Gents Moon Phases
UNFORGIVING MINUTE (GB) – (J Doyle): Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. CHEONGU (USA) – (R Ffrench): During the running of the race lost its right fore plate. ROYAL RIDGE (SAF) – (W Smith): Commenced awkwardly and lost ground. KIFAAH (GB) – (P Hanagan): Bounded on jumping.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
---|---|---|
01 | Nawwaar (USA) | Tracked leading duo, led 200m out, ran on well |
02 | Kifaah (GB) | Soon led, headed 200m out, but ran on same pace |
03 | My Catch (IRE) | Tracked leader, every chance 300m out, one pace final 200m |
04 | Royal Ridge (SAF) | Settled rear, chased leader 500m out, ran on same pace final 300m |
05 | Cheongu (USA) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
06 | Rafeej (GB) | Tracked leading trio until weakened final 400m |
07 | Frank Lloyd Wright (SWE) | Never better than mid-division |
08 | Unforgiving Minute (GB) | Always in rear |

1st | 66,000 | 4th | 5,500 | |||
2nd | 22,000 | 5th | 3,300 | |||
3rd | 11,000 | 6th | 2,200 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 5 (3) | 98 | Nawwaar (USA) | 55.5 | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea | ||
2rd | 1.25 | 8 (4) | 95 | Kifaah (GB) | 54.0 | A Al Rayhi | Paul Hanagan | |
3rd | 1.5 | 2 (5) | 105 | My Catch (IRE) | 58.5 | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs | |
4th | 1.25 | 7 (1) | 96 | Royal Ridge (SAF) | 54.5 | B TT | M de Kock | Wayne Smith |
5th | 3 | 6 (2) | 96 | Cheongu (USA) | 54.5 | BPH | I Seo | Royston Ffrench |
6th | 0.75 | 1 (6) | 108 | Rafeej (GB) | 60.0 | M Al Mheiri | Dane O'Neill | |
7th | 2.25 | 4 (8) | 100 | Frank Lloyd Wright (SWE) | 56.5 | TT | N Petersen | William Buick |
8th | 3.5 | 3 (7) | 102 | Unforgiving Minute (GB) | 57.5 | B Brennan | James Doyle |
Longines Dolce Vita Collection
20:10
TB - Handicap
1000M(a5F) - Turf
USD 120,000
Fine
GOOD
True
16
Previous Race Results for Longines Dolce Vita Collection
Stewards' Reports for Longines Dolce Vita Collection
AJEEB (NZ) – (R Mullen): Shifted out under pressure in the straight. BANAADEER (AUS) – (D O’Neill): Slow into stride. AHLAN EMARATI (IRE) – (M Barzalona): Bumped shortly after the start. FITYAAN (GB) – (F Jara): Shifted in on jumping making contact with another runner. FOXY FOREVER (IRE) – (C O’Donoghue): Bounded on jumping becoming unbalanced. Changed stride throughout the race. Trainer M Wigham reported that post-race the gelding was showing signs of the muscle soreness behind.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
---|---|---|
01 | Ertijaal (IRE) | Soon led, kicked clear 400m out, easily |
02 | Divine (IRE) | Mid-division, ran on final 500m but no chance with winner |
03 | Speed Hawk (USA) | Tracked leading pair, ran on final 400m but no chance with winner |
04 | Roi De Vitesse (IRE) | Rear of main group, ran on final 400m, nearest finish |
05 | Ajeeb (NZ) | Rear of main group, never a threat |
06 | Demora (GB) | Tracked leader, outpaced 400m out but ran on same pace |
07 | Green Door (IRE) | Tracked leading pair, ran on same pace final 400m |
08 | Fityaan (GB) | Rear of main group, never better than mid-division |
09 | Morawij (GB) | Well away, tracked leading pair, every chance 400m out, outpaced final 300m |
10 | Banaadeer (AUS) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
11 | Dux Scholar (GB) | Always in rear |
12 | Ahlan Emarati (IRE) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
13 | Foxy Forever (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |

1st | 72,000 | 4th | 6,000 | |||
2nd | 24,000 | 5th | 3,600 | |||
3rd | 12,000 | 6th | 2,400 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 3 (12) | 108 | Ertijaal (IRE) | 59.5 | A Al Rayhi | Paul Hanagan | ||
2rd | 4 | 11 (5) | 102 | Divine (IRE) | 57.0 | M Channon | William Buick | |
3rd | 0.75 | 7 (8) | 106 | Speed Hawk (USA) | 58.5 | CP | R Cowell | James Doyle |
4th | 0.5 | 5 (10) | 107 | Roi De Vitesse (IRE) | 59.0 | V | A Jan | David Probert |
5th | NK | 1 (13) | 109 | Ajeeb (NZ) | 60.0 | S Seemar | Richard Mullen | |
6th | 1.25 | 12 (4) | 100 | Demora (GB) | 56.0 | M Appleby | Andrew Mullen | |
7th | HD | 9 (14) | 105 | Green Door (IRE) | 58.0 | CP2 V- | R Cowell | Jamie Spencer |
8th | 1.25 | 10 (7) | 104 | Fityaan (GB) | 57.5 | M Al Mheiri | Fernando Jara | |
9th | NK | 14 (1) | 100 | Morawij (GB) | 56.0 | D Selvaratnam | Christopher Hayes | |
10th | HD | 2 (3) | 108 | Banaadeer (AUS) | 59.5 | M de Kock | Dane O'Neill | |
11th | 1.25 | 6 (11) | 106 | Dux Scholar (GB) | 58.5 | B | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs |
12th | 1.75 | 8 (6) | 105 | Ahlan Emarati (IRE) | 58.0 | B1 TT | S Seemar | Mickael Barzalona |
13th | 12.5 | 13 (9) | 100 | Foxy Forever (IRE) | 56.0 | B | M Wigham | Colm O'Donoghue |
Non Runners
Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented by Longines Dolce Vita Collection
20:45
TB - Group 2
1600M(a8F) - Dirt
USD 250,000
Fine
FAST
True
16
Previous Race Results for Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented by Longines Dolce Vita Collection
Stewards' Reports for Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented by Longines Dolce Vita Collection
GOLD CITY (IRE) – (H Crouch): When racing in the restricted room steadied passing the 800 metres. SPECIAL FIGHTER (IRE) – (F Jara): Squeezed shortly after the start. LAYL (USA) – (P Dobbs): Slow into stride. FRANKYFOURFINGERS (FR) – (M Barzalona): A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. PRAYER FOR RELIEF (USA) – (C Soumillon): On jumping bumped another runner. Raced wide without cover throughout. LE BERNARDIN (USA) – (T O’Shea): On jumping bumped another runner. General: Jockey C Soumillon (PRAYER FOR RELIEF (USA)) was reminded of his obligation under the provisions of ERA Rule 69B(c)(i) in regards to hitting his mount in front of the saddle whilst holding the whip in the forehand.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Le Bernardin (USA) | Tracked leader, led 600m out, ran on well |
02 | Layl (USA) | Slowly into stride, settled rear, ran on final 400m, nearest finish |
03 | Prayer For Relief (USA) | Mid-division, ran on final 400m nearest finish |
04 | Faulkner (GB) | Slowly into stride, settled rear, ran on final 400m but no chance with winner |
05 | Surfer (USA) | Tracked leader, every chance 500m out, weakened final 300m |
06 | Special Fighter (IRE) | Raced in rear, never dangerous but ran on final 300m |
07 | Haatheq (USA) | Always mid-division |
08 | Pony - Top Clearance (USA) | Never better than mid-division |
09 | Gold City (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
10 | Pearl Nation (USA) | Soon led, headed 600m out, soon beaten |
11 | Frankyfourfingers (FR) | Tracked leaders until weakened final 500m |
12 | Free Wheeling (AUS) | Well away, tracked leader until outpaced 600m out |
13 | Long River (USA) | Always in rear |

1st | 150,000 | 4th | 12,500 | |||
2nd | 50,000 | 5th | 7,500 | |||
3rd | 25,000 | 6th | 5,000 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 11 (11) | 113 | Le Bernardin (USA) | 57.0 | TT | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea | |
2rd | HD | 8 (8) | 109 | Layl (USA) | 57.0 | V | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs |
3rd | HD | 10 (10) | 110 | Prayer For Relief (USA) | 57.0 | B TT- | M de Kock | Christophe Soumillon |
4th | HD | 1 (1) | 102 | Faulkner (GB) | 57.0 | D Watson | Sam Hitchcott | |
5th | 3 | 2 (2) | 112 | Surfer (USA) | 57.0 | B- TT | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |
6th | 2.25 | 7 (7) | 107 | Special Fighter (IRE) | 57.0 | M Al Mheiri | Fernando Jara | |
7th | 0.75 | 13 (13) | 108 | Haatheq (USA) | 57.0 | A Al Rayhi | Paul Hanagan | |
8th | 1.5 | 5 (5) | 100 | Pony - Top Clearance (USA) | 57.0 | TT | D Selvaratnam | Christopher Hayes |
9th | 2.75 | 6 (6) | 110 | Gold City (IRE) | 57.0 | B TT | S Seemar | Hector Crouch |
10th | 6 | 4 (4) | 102 | Pearl Nation (USA) | 57.0 | H | M Appleby | Andrew Mullen |
11th | NK | 9 (9) | 111 | Frankyfourfingers (FR) | 57.0 | S bin Ghadayer | Mickael Barzalona | |
12th | 2.25 | 12 (12) | 109 | Free Wheeling (AUS) | 57.0 | TT | S bin Suroor | James Doyle |
13th | 23 | 3 (3) | 110 | Long River (USA) | 57.0 | B TT | S bin Ghadayer | Royston Ffrench |
Longines Master Collection
21:20
TB - Handicap
2000M(a10F) - Turf
USD 150,000
Fine
GOOD
True
16
Previous Race Results for Longines Master Collection
Stewards' Reports for Longines Master Collection
ELLEVAL (IRE) – (P Dobbs): Steadied passing the 500 metres and held up on straightening for a short distance. PILOTE (IRE) – (R Ffrench): Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. HASANOUR (USA) – (J Spencer): When questioned regarding the disappointing performance the rider explained that the gelding had become agitated at the barrier and had “sweated up” and in his opinion this had affected the gelding’s performance. Further the gelding never travelled at any stage in the race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. ANTINORI (IRE) – (T O’Shea): Commenced awkwardly throwing its head. Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 200 metres. CODE OF HONOUR (GB) – (W Buick): Hung out throughout. VAASA (IRE) – (F Jara): Over-raced in the early stages. ZEN ZANSAI ZAID (SWE) – (C Hayes): Proved difficult to be loaded in its barrier. Trainer T Gustafsson was notified that prior to the gelding being entered to race again it must complete one satisfactory stalls test. General: Trainer Mr N Al Mandeel (BAYRIR (FR)) was fined AED 500 under the provisions of ERA Rule 51(vii) for the late application to race the gelding in a shadow roll. BAYRIR (FR) raced with a shadow roll.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
---|---|---|
01 | Star Empire (SAF) | Settled rear, ran on well final 300m, led final 100m |
02 | Elleval (IRE) | Settled rear, smooth progress 500m out, led 200m out, headed final 100m |
03 | Sanshaawes (SAF) | Mid-division, chased leaders 600m out, every chance 200m out, one pace final 100m |
04 | Start Right (GB) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 400m |
05 | Zambucca (SAF) | Tracked leaders, led briefly 300m out, soon headed & weakened |
06 | Atomic Rush (SAF) | Raced in rear, ran on final 500m but never near to challenge |
07 | Antinori (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
08 | Code Of Honor (GB) | Mid-division, chased leaders 500m out, one pace final 300m |
09 | Earnshaw (USA) | Tracked leader, led 1200m out, headed & weakened final 300m |
10 | Zen Zansai Zaid (SWE) | Never near to challenge |
11 | Paene Magnus (IRE) | Soon led, headed 1200m out, soon beaten |
12 | Bayrir (FR) | Never better than mid-division |
13 | Pilote (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
14 | Bancnuanaheireann (IRE) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
15 | Vaasa (IRE) | Tracked leaders but hanging, weakened final 600m |
16 | Hasanour (USA) | Never near to challenge |

1st | 90,000 | 4th | 7,500 | |||
2nd | 30,000 | 5th | 4,500 | |||
3rd | 15,000 | 6th | 3,000 |
Overweights
Bayrir (FR) (55.0)
Allowances
Zambucca (SAF) (53.5)
Non Runners
Flag War (GER), Probably (IRE), Soviet Rock (IRE), Zamaam (GB)
Longines Conquest Classic Ladies
21:55
TB - Handicap
1900M(a9.5F) - Dirt
USD 110,000
Fine
FAST
True
16
Previous Race Results for Longines Conquest Classic Ladies
Stewards' Reports for Longines Conquest Classic Ladies
ROMANSH (USA) – (R Ffrench): The noseband broke when at the barrier prior to the start. It was subsequently removed. MAWHUB (GB) – (R Mullen): Slow into stride. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. BEACH BAR (IRE) – (F Tylicki): Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. MAJEED (GB) – (J Spencer): Rider reported that the gelding did not handle the dirt surface. Trainer Mr D Simcock advised the stewards that the gelding would be restricted to turf races in the future. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. ALABASTER (USA) – (D O’Neill): Slow to begin.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | One Man Band (IRE) | Well away, soon led kicked clear 600m out, ran on, comfortably |
02 | Emirates Flyer (GB) | Tracked leader, ran on but no chance with winner |
03 | Hunting Ground (USA) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m but never dangerous |
04 | Artigiano (USA) | Tracked leader, every chance 600m out, one pace final 400m |
05 | Mawhub (GB) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
06 | Romansh (USA) | Tracked leaders until outpaced final 600m |
07 | Alabaster (USA) | Slowly away, always in rear |
08 | Beach Bar (IRE) | Slowly into stride, tracked leaders until weakened 600m out |
09 | Majeed (GB) | Always in rear |

1st | 66,000 | 4th | 5,500 | |||
2nd | 22,000 | 5th | 3,300 | |||
3rd | 11,000 | 6th | 2,200 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 (5) | 106 | One Man Band (IRE) | 59.0 | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs | ||
2rd | 1.5 | 5 (4) | 102 | Emirates Flyer (GB) | 57.5 | S bin Suroor | James Doyle | |
3rd | 0.75 | 3 (8) | 104 | Hunting Ground (USA) | 58.0 | S bin Ghadayer | Mickael Barzalona | |
4th | 0.5 | 2 (2) | 104 | Artigiano (USA) | 58.0 | B | C Appleby | William Buick |
5th | 9.25 | 6 (9) | 102 | Mawhub (GB) | 57.5 | B | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |
6th | 3.5 | 4 (7) | 104 | Romansh (USA) | 58.0 | B TT | S bin Ghadayer | Royston Ffrench |
7th | 1.75 | 9 (6) | 100 | Alabaster (USA) | 55.5 | V1 B- | S bin Suroor | Dane O'Neill |
8th | 10 | 7 (3) | 100 | Beach Bar (IRE) | 56.5 | H2 | B Powell | Frederik Tylicki |
9th | 6.25 | 8 (1) | 100 | Majeed (GB) | 56.5 | D Simcock | Jamie Spencer |
Longines Master Collection
22:30
TB - Handicap
1400M(a7F) - Turf
USD 120,000
Fine
GOOD
True
16
Previous Race Results for Longines Master Collection
Stewards' Reports for Longines Master Collection
ZAHEE (NZ) – (C Soumillon): When questioned the rider explained that the gelding had pulled hard early in the race and approaching 300 metres raced in restricted room and failed to run off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. BOSSY GUEST (IRE) – (C Bishop): Slow to begin. Had difficulty in obtaining a clear passage in the straight. DARK EMERALD (IRE) – (P Dobbs): Checked approaching the 200 metres. GLORY AWAITS (IRE) – (J Spencer): Commenced awkwardly. BATTLE OF MARATHON (USA) – (G Buckell): Slow into stride. EASTERN RULES (IRE) – (J Doyle): Slow to begin. MASHAAREF (GB) – (P Hanagan): Over-raced in the middle stages. MERHEE (AUS) – (H Crouch): Over-raced in the middle stages. Raced wide without cover throughout. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the straight. General: Apprentice H Crouch (MERHEE (AUS)) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of ERA Rule 69(i), in that approaching the 200 metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of DARK EMERALD (IRE)(P Dobbs), resulting in that gelding having to be checked. Apprentice H Crouch had his license to ride in races suspended for two race meetings. (Meydan 16.01.2016 & Abu Dhabi 17.01.2016). In assessing penalty Stewards deemed the degree of carelessness to be in the mid-range and took into account Apprentice H Crouch’s guilty plea and good careless riding record.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Ghaamer (USA) | Soon led, kicked clear 600m out, ran on gamely |
02 | Eastern Rules (IRE) | Slowly into stride, settled rear, ran on well final 400m, nearest finish |
03 | Majestic Mount (GB) | Never able to challenge but ran on final 400m |
04 | Anaerobio (ARG) | Mid-division, ran on final 400m nearest finish |
05 | B Fifty Two (IRE) | Never able to challenge but ran on final 400m |
06 | Encipher (USA) | Tracked leader, every chance 500m out, ran on one pace final 400m |
07 | Merhee (AUS) | Mid-division, wide, every chance 400m, one pace final 300m |
08 | Dark Emerald (IRE) | Chased leader, one pace final 400m |
09 | Glory Awaits (IRE) | Slowly away, never near to challenge but ran on final 500m |
10 | Bossy Guest (IRE) | Slowly into stride, always in rear |
11 | Whistle Stop (SAF) | Never better than mid-division |
12 | Battle Of Marathon (USA) | Never near to challenge |
13 | Mashaaref (GB) | Tracked leader until outpaced final 300m |
14 | Heavy Metal (GB) | Never better than mid-division |
15 | United Color (USA) | Mid-division on rail, ridden 700m out, soon beaten |
16 | Zahee (NZ) | Never better than mid-division |

1st | 72,000 | 4th | 6,000 | |||
2nd | 24,000 | 5th | 3,600 | |||
3rd | 12,000 | 6th | 2,400 |
Allowances
Merhee (AUS) (52.5), Battle Of Marathon (USA) (54.0)