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Meydan Overview & Selections – Week 6:

Lord Glitters was a winner here last week on the Dubai International Carnival blog and I have five selections this week across the six-race card. The action is a bit low key compared to previous weeks but still provides competitive action and some good opportunities to find a winner.

The dirt track did not perform to type last week, it was deep and slow and suited closers rather than front-runners. This is unusual, but it would pay to tread carefully with the dirt races this week, bearing in mind that the pace bias may well return.

9:00am (ET) Meydan: Desert Safari

I am taking a chance on this horse from the Salem Bin Ghadayer yard despite his wide draw in stall 10. Essentially, he is a speedy horse who looks sure to be ridden aggressively, he is likely to lead and if the track has returned to type may be capable of making all. His UK form is certainly good enough to win a race of this type. He boasts a very good second place last season at Ascot in a Class 2 handicap off a mark of 95. He seemed to handle the dirt on his first Meydan start where he showed bright speed before weakening in the straight as if needing the run. He will be much better for that effort and with the best gate jockey in Dubai in the form of Mikael Barzalona I expect him to jump quickly and lead this field all the way to the wire.

9:35am (ET) Meydan: Silent Speech

I see no reason why this horse cannot back up his recent success over course and distance. He is a lightly raced Dubawi with only three starts to his name, two of which he has won. He looks certain to improve, yet to win this he will just have to repeat his effort last time out. He travelled strongly in that race and from off the pace hit the line strongly to win going away. For a horse with a fairly stout pedigree on the Dams side he is speedy and his main...

Thursday’s “Lock” is at Dover Downs on race: 12 with the #6-Movin on up’ -Looks like a winner in this spot. Tim Tetrick drives.

Last Lock was off the board . The pick record is at 876 of 1375 wins with 242 seconds and 89 thirds.

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Hump Day “Lock” stays at Northfield Park on race 10 with the #1-Tinos Badgirl -Easy winner from 1 hole. Kurt Sugg drives.

Last Lock was 2nd and the pick record is at 876 of 1374 wins with 242 seconds and 89 thirds.

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HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, February 16, 2022) 

Race 1: #6 Viva Chef, #12 Raging Blaze, #3 Red Brick Glory, #5 Sure Winner
Race 2: #4 Exceptional Nice, #3 Above, #8 Blastoise, #9 Vincy 
Race 3: #1 Gracylove, #5 Lucky Quality, #3 Wind Speeder, #2 Spontaneous
Race 4: #6 Let’s Do It, #1 The Runner, #5 Excellent Chariot, #10 Wild West Wing
Race 5: #1 Birdsville, #3 Circuit Booming, #8 Happy Profit, #7 Universal Go Go
Race 6: #4 Villa Fionn, #2 More Than Enough, #1 Loyal Baby, #10 Red Brick Fighter
Race 7: #2 Seaweed Fortune, #6 Bulletproof, #8 Go For Tea, #10 Big Two 
Race 8: #8 Eason, #3 Elon, #2 Be Ready, #4 Beauty Champ 
Race 9: #9 Ready Player One, #2 Soulmate, #5 Gallant Crown, #8 Storm Legend 

Race 1: Walnut Handicap 

#6 Viva Chef appeals in the opener. He’s returned to a competitive mark and his pairing with Karis Teetan commands respect. Expect a big run. #12 Raging Blaze is closing in on a first win. He does a fair bit wrong, but he can be a factor here with no weight and Zac Purton engaged. #3 Red Brick Glory has claims. He caught the eye from the rear of the field last start. #5 Sure Winner is improving. He was sound first-up and is expected to take another step forward here.  

Race 2: Fountain Palm Handicap 

#4 Exceptional Nice gets another chance here. He’s nothing short of consistent and is most deserving of a first win here. Strong booking of Zac Purton signals intent from the stable. #3 Above is after back-to-back wins over this course and distance. He’s a threat over these trips, especially as a six-time winner in Hong Kong. #8 Blastoise slots in light. He steps away...

Tuesday’s “Lock” stays at Northfield Park on race 11 with the #4-Royhill -Looks good in this group. Chris Lems drives.

Last Lock was a scratch. The pick record stays at 876 of 1373 wins with 241 seconds and 89 thirds.

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Monday’s “Lock” stays at Northfield Park on race 05 with the #9-Rockn Motion -Class drop and 2nd time Ronnie Wrenn=win.

Last Lock Won again. The pick record is at 876 of 1373 wins with 241 seconds and 89 thirds.

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