Friday’s “Lock” is at Cal-Expo: Race: 02-#1-Raider Rose -Good post and speed to win here. Nick Roland drives.

Last Lock Won again. The pick record is at 874 of 1371 wins with 241 seconds and 89 thirds.

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Tomorrow is the fifth meeting of the 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival – first race 9:00am ET.

Meydan Overview & Selections – Week 5:

Hot Rod Charlie was a short-priced winner here on the Dubai blog last week. In winning he thrust himself firmly into the World Cup picture and if Life Is Good fails to turn up, he will most likely go off favourite for the big race at the end of March.

Five selections this week on an excellent 7 race card with the UAE 2000 Guineas, the Singspiel Stakes & the Curling Stakes taking centre stage. Good luck!

10:10am (ET) Meydan: Bendoog

A pacey front-runner drawn in stall 1 on the dirt here at Meydan is usually a potent weapon and given the pace that Bendoog showed on his debut he should be able to take full advantage of his draw. He won his maiden here in mid-January and that form is working out well. The third, Withering, won the Al Bastikiya trial last week in good style and Bendoog thrashed him by more than 10 lengths in that maiden. He is bred to be useful on Dirt being by Gun Runner out of a Mineshaft mare and must be supported here to back up that impressive debut win despite the step up in class. He rates as a solid play here.

10:45am (ET) Meydan: Modern News

On paper this horse looks to be the second string for Charlie Appleby behind the useful course winner D’Bai, but he figures to get a much better trip than that horse and for me is favoured here. James Doyle rides and the horse comes here on the back of three smooth victories in the UK. Those wins were achieved in decent company and there is no doubt he is ready for this Listed level. He travels very strongly in his races and stall 1 will help him adopt the perfect stalking trip. In contrast D’Bai needs to overcome stall 11 after a below par run when last seen at Newmarket.  Modern News is the right play here on this...

SHA TIN SELECTIONS BY DECLAN SCHUSTER
(Saturday, February 12, 2022) 

Race 1: #8 Winwin Thirtythree, #2 Booming Well, #5 Mission Smart, #9 Zacian
Race 2: #9 Baebae Tsoi, #4 Marvel Dragon, #6 Sight Hero, #8 Smart Leader  
Race 3: #2 Golden Empire, #12 Star Of Wuyi, #4 Miracle Victory, #8 Bella Baby 
Race 4: #13 Dragon Baby, #1 En Pointe, #5 Star Contact, #6 Celestial Warrior
Race 5: #5 Happy Good Guys, #13 Glenealy Generals, #7 Ka Ying Lucky, #3 Kowloon East Star 
Race 6: #5 Steel Win, #4 Boom Stitch, #8 Sunny Delight, #13 Run Run Good 
Race 7: #10 Double Six Pop, #4 Rock Ya Heart, #2 Team Spirit, #6 Excellent Daddy 
Race 8: #7 Elite Patch, #1 Sight Spirit, #2 Ultra Express, #10 Romantic Combo 
Race 9: #7 Super Winner, #4 Golden Link, #2 Seattle Choice, #1 Circuit Stellar 
Race 10: #6 E Star, #9 Navas Two, #1 My Sugar, #2 The Rock  

Race 1: Azalea Handicap 

#8 Winwin Thirtythree is competitive in his spot. He’s racing well at present and as a two-time winner in this grade he rates as the one to beat. #2 Booming Well gets down to Class 5. Strong booking with Zac Purton hopping up for the first time. He can improve sharply. #5 Mission Smart has more ability than what his record lets on. Expect improvement second-up from the break – just like last season. #9 Zacian has gone close several times. His time will come – it’s just a matter of when for this quirky customer.  

Race 2: Daisy Handicap (1st Section) 

#9 Baebae Tsoi is coming to hand. His form has slipped a bit since finishing third on debut, but even still, it wouldn’t surprise to...

Thursday’s “Lock” is at Flamboro downs on race 08 with the #4- Take the Deal-another-Class and speed to win. Colin Kelly drives.

Last Lock Was a scratch and the pick record stays at 873 of 1370 wins with 241 seconds and 89 thirds.

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Feb 9, 2022

HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, February 09, 2022)

Race 1: #1 Stoltz, #2 Special M, #7 Like That, #8 Turin Warrior
Race 2: #3 Sky Gem, #5 Jolly Forever, #1 Go Ballistic, #8 Grand Power
Race 3: #4 Smart Cousin, #1 Lucky Missile, #7 Dragon Pride, #2 Ever Joy
Race 4: #7 Hyperion Tree, #2 Lucky Diamond, #3 Red Impact, #12 Tailor Made
Race 5: #9 Joyful Genius, #11 My Intelligent, #2 Captain Long, #1 Xponential
Race 6: #8 Party Warrior, #1 Diamond Brilliant, #7 A Smile Like Yours, #9 Quadruple Double
Race 7: #5 Spicy Grill, #4 Ice Legend, #6 Lucky Sweynesse, #8 Kokushi Musou
Race 8: #3 Jazz Steed, #6 Joyful Mood, #1 Flying Dragon, #11 King’s Trooper
Race 9: #10 Sacred Ibis, #3 Gorytus, #4 Helene Wisdom Star, #5 Incanto Prepared

Race 1: Hong Kong Park Handicap

1 Stoltz broke the course record last start and he looks well placed to do similar again here. He’s in sizzling form and looks the winner once more. Zac Purton sticks aboard which is a good enough push. #2 Special M is racing well. He’s nothing short of consistent and is favoured from gate one. #7 Like That is competitive in his spot. The light weight gives him his chance here. #8 Turin Warrior turned in a solid effort two starts ago to finish fifth. He can bounce back.

Race 2: Shan Kwong Road Park Handicap

3 Sky Gem loves the course and distance. He gets his chance here back in Class 5 – expect he makes a mid-race move down the back straight in a bid to pinch this one. #5 Jolly Forever is after back-to-back wins. He won well last time out and looks well placed to perform again. #1 Go Ballistic has experience on his side. He’s in solid form – he just needs to contend with the hefty impost. #8 Grand Power turned his form around last start. The penny might be close to dropping here.

Race 3: Kowloon Tsai Park Handicap

4 Smart Cousin looks fit and ready to win now. He’s...

Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday 2/9

Paul Lally:
R1: 1-2-7-8
R2: 7-1-5-8
R3: 7-12-1-9
R4: 3-2-5-11
R5: 1-9-5-2
R6: 5-8-9-11
R7: 5-4-2-10
R8: 3-2-8-6
R9: 3-5-1-4
Best Bet: R5 N1 Xponential
Longshot: R6 N5 Namjong Sings
Play R5 QQP 1-5-9

Tom Wood:
R1: 1-2-7-5
R2: 5-1-3-2
R3: 1-7-12-2
R4: 8-3-6-7
R5: 9-1-2-5
R6: 8-11-1-7
R7: 6-5-4-2
R8: 8-6-2-1
R9: 3-11-2-6

BEST: R6 N8 PARTY WARRIOR (WIN)
VALUE: R4 N8 SWOT TROOPERS WIND (EW)
PLAY: R5 QQP 1,2,9

Mark McNamara:
R1: 1.2.7.5
R2: 7.1.5.8
R3: 7.1.12.6
R4: 3.2.8.5
R5: 9.2.1.5
R6: 8.5.7.1
R7: 10.5.4.6
R8: 2.1.6.5
R9: 9.11.6.3

Best Bet: R9 N9 The Anomaly
Longshot: R7 10 Inestimable
Play R7 – Q/QP 4.5.10

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