Neom Turf Cup & Red Sea Turf Handicap Riyadh Preview (Sat 14th Feb 2026)

Saudi Cup Night is a series of eight thoroughbred horse races and one Purebred Arabian race held annually at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was first established in 2020.^[1]

Run under the auspices of the Saudi Arabia Jockey Club, the event currently offers purses totalling US$33.5 million (as of 2024) and is the single richest day of Thoroughbred racing in the world .

Neom Turf Cup Presented by Howden (Group 1) (Turf) (4yo+) Winner £1,333,333 11 runners 1m2f110y Good To Firm RTV

race conditions  £2,222,222 guaranteed For  4yo+ Entries  11 Penalty value  1st  £1,333,333.33 2nd  £444,444.44 3rd  £222,222.22 4th  £111,111.11 5th  £66,666.67 6th  £44,444.44 .

JBB FORM RATINGS : (1) SHIN EMPEROR (121) (2) ROYAL CHAMPION (120) (3) ALOHI ALLI

Bahrain International winner ROYAL CHAMPION  should go well for Karl Burke and Oisin Murphy . The 8-Y-0 gelding has looked better than ever this season, winning two group 2 races in good style, also finished creditable third in G1 Irish Champion stakes at Leopardstown in September. Odds 4-1 or above looks solid each-way value . 

Last years winner SHIN EMPEROR looks obvious danger on his best form.The Japanese five-year-old was impressive winner in this race last year, though is not the most consistent sort  and has been bit disappointing on recent starts , including finishing behind Royal Champion in Irish Champion stakes.Will need bounce back, though looked unsuited to testing ground conditions last time . 

Of the others the four-year-old Japanese colt ALOHI ALLI  looks the most interesting , though disappointing in the Arc De Triomphe , had previously been an impressive winner of the G2 contest at Deauville in August.Front runner who will be suited returning to this shorter trip.

VERDICT : (1) ROYAL CHAMPION (2) ALOHI ALLI (3) SHIN EMPEROR .

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Red Sea Turf Handicap Presented by Longines (Group 2) (Turf) (4yo+) Winner £1,111,111 11 runners 1m7f Good To Firm RTV

11 Runners declared for wide open group two staying handicap over 1M 7F .

Last years runner-up EPIC POET  looks sure go well, after finishing promising second last month at Meydan in group two Al Khali Trophy, staying on well in closing stages for never nearer half-lengh second to Sunway .That was decent effort after six month break.Was very consistent last season, including finishing close second in Yorkshire Cup behind the useful Rebels Romance .Odds 4-1 or above look Solid each-way value .

The Joseph O'Brien trained four-year-old colt TENNESSEE STUD  looks the the main danger, had some decent form last season , including finishing third & fourth in English and Irish Derby .Finished the season with victory in 15F group two contest at Lonchamp. Looks open to further improvement this season over staying trips. 

Of the others the Japanese gelding STUVE  looks the most interesting, had some useful form back in 2024 , including winning two group two contests .Faced stiff task in Japan Cup last time , though had previously finished close fifth in group two handicap atTokyo.This longer trip should suit .Place claims .

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RECOMMENDED BETS :

ROYAL CHAMPION 4.10 RIYADH NEOM TURF CUP

(1PT WIN BSP ) (1PT PLACE BSP ) GUIDE PRICE 4-1 

EPIC POET 4.50 RIYADH RED SEA TURF HANDICAP 

1PT EACH-WAY @ 11-2 SKYBET & PADDY POWER (1/5 ODDS 1-2-3-4 )

1/4 PT EACH-WAY DOUBLE @SP & 11-2 SKYBET & PADDY POWER 

Tandridge Listed Stakes Preview Southwell (Sat 7th Feb 2026 )

BetMGM Tandridge Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) Winner £34,026 7 runners 1m13y Standard SKY (STALLS Inside)

 race conditions  £60,000 guaranteed For  4yo+ Weights  colts & geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties  after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb Entries  7 pay £300 Penalty value  1st  £34,026.00 2nd  £12,900.00 3rd  £6,456.00 4th  £3,216.00 5th  £1,614.00 6th  £810.00

The 2026 BetMGM Tandridge Stakes (Listed) will take place at Southwell on February 7, 2026, shifting from its traditional home at Lingfield. The race is for 4-year-olds and older, run over 1 mile and 13 yards on the Tapeta all-weather surface. The race offers £60,000 in prize money. 

JBB FORM RATINGS : (1) CHANCELLOR (112) (2) TYRRHENIAN SEA (111) (3) WITCH HUNTER (107)

The John/Thady Gosden trained CHANCELLOR just tops the ratings after finishing close second in Hyde Stakes at Kempton in December, behind Hollaway Boy in fair listed contest, had previously won 7f class two handicap at Kempton in November off mark 99, lightly raced on All Weather, though looks open to further improvement over mile. Obvious claims on form .However  bookmakers are taking no chances at top price 4-6 .

Last years winner TYRRHENIAN SEA  has decent record on All Weather, only finishing outside top three twice in 15 starts , including winning five times .Been in fair form this season, including finishing short head second in listed Quebec Stakes at Lingfield in December. Will need to reverse Hyde Stakes form with Chancellor, though looked in need of the race that day, on seasonal reappearance , finishing staying on third .The drop back to mile on tapeta should suit. 4-1 or above look fair value against this very short price favourite .

Of the others WITCH HUNTER , looks best of the rest, after winning class two handicap at Newcastle last month off mark 101 , has bit to find with Chancellor on previous Kempton form, though meets that rival on 3lb better terms for 1.75L beating .Should be in the mix .

TYRRHENIAN SEA 7.30 SOUTHWELL TANDRIDGE STAKES 

1PT EACH-WAY @ 4-1 PADDY POWER 

(SECOND SP 11-2 PROFIT LEVEL )

 FULL RESULT : 1ST CHANCELLOR 4-9F : 2ND TYRRHENIAN SEA 11-2 : 3RD TWO TEMPTING 16-1

Kachy Listed Stakes Preview Lingfield (Sat 31st Jan 2026 )

The Kachy Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Lingfield Park over a distance of 6 furlongs and 1 yard (1,208 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in February.^[1]

The race was first run in 2007 as the Cleves Stakes. It was renamed from the 2021 running to honour Kachy, the winner of the race in 2018 and 2019. He broke the Lingfield Park track record in his 2019 win but suffered a fatal injury when running at the course in 2020.^[2]

Midnite Kachy Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) Winner £34,026 8 runners 6f1y Standard SKY (STALLS Inside)

 race conditions  £60,000 guaranteed For  4yo+ Weights  colts & geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties  after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb Entries  10 pay £300 Penalty value  1st  £34,026.00 2nd  £12,900.00 3rd  £6,456.00 4th  £3,216.00 5th  £1,614.00 6th  £810.00

8 Runners declared for competitive Listed stakes on polytrack at Lingfield . 

JBB FORM RATINGS : (1) MARSHMAN (121) (2) DILIGENT HARRY (120) (3) FERROUS (118)

(4) COMPLETLY RANDOM (115)

Last years winner MARSHMAN should go well for Karl Burke & Sam James, though only seventh at Southwell last time in Golden Rose Stakes , lost all chance at the start when completely missing the break when fly-jumped leaving the stalls, made late progress for never nearer seventh, though had hopeless task. Lightly raced on All Weather ( 2 out 5 ) though was impressive winner this race last year.Looks the one to beat .Odds around 11-4 mark look fair value .

2024 winner DILIGENT HARRY , has obvious claims on his best form , including winning G3 Chipchase stakes at Newcastle last season , has good record on All Weather winning 8 out 16 , though returns after five month break and was disappointing in this race last year. Best watched on his seasonal reappearance.

COOL HAND LUKE  had some very useful form as two-year-old , including winning G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York back in August 2024 , looks intresting runner for Andrew Balding , though likely to need the race after 526 days absence .

FERROUS has good strike rate on All Weather (5 out 8) also goes well fresh including winning first time out for the last two seasons, including winning first three races last season on All Weather. 0 out 4 in graded company, though can't be ruled out .

 COMPLETLY RANDOM  looks interesting after winning class 3 handicap easily over C&D at Lingfield last time in quick time.Takes big step up in class, though looks open to further improvement with Ryan Moore back in the plate, though hasn't been missed in the market .

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VERDICT : (1) MARSHMAN (2) FERROUS (3) COMPLETLY RANDOM 

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RECOMMENDED BET :

MARSHMAN 2.50 LINGFIELD 

1PT WIN @ 11-4. LADBROKES.CORALS.BETFRED .SKYBET & PADDY POWER

(UNPLACED SP 10-3 LOSS 1.00 PT )

FULL RESULT : DEAD HEAT : (1) DILIGENT HARRY (7-1) (1) COMPLETLY RANDOM (EVENS) (3) COOL HAND LUKE (12-1) 

Dubai Carnival Meydan Preview (Fashion Friday ) Fri 23rd Jan 2026

The Al Maktoum Challenge, is a horse race run over a distance of 1,900 metres (approximately one and three-sixteenth miles) on dirt in late January at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The event was known as Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 3 and was the third of three races in the Al Maktoum Challenge series which serve as trial races for the Dubai World Cup but was renamed in 2024

It was first run in 1994 on dirt at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. It was transferred to Meydan in 2010 where it was run on the synthetic Tapeta Footings surface. In 2015 the synthetic surface at Meydan was replaced by a dirt track.^[1]

The race began as an ungraded stakes race before attaining Listed status in 1996. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2000 and became a Group 2 event in 2002. The race became a Group 1 event in 2012.

Fashion Friday at Meydan with decent card featuring 8 group races , including the feature race the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge worth million US Dollars .

Al Maktoum Challenge Presented By Longines (Group 1) (Dirt) (3yo+) Winner £446,964 9 runners 1m1f110y Fast SK/RT 

race conditions  £744,939 guaranteed For  southern hemisphere 3yo; northern hemisphere 4yo+ Weight for age  4yo from 5yo+ 1lb Penalty value  1st  £446,963.56 2nd  £148,987.85 3rd  £74,493.93 4th  £37,246.96 5th  £22,348.18 6th  £14,898.79

8 runners declared Al Maktoum Challenge over 1900 metres (1M 1F 110YDS) on the dirt .

Last years winner WALK OF STARS , looked in need of the race when only third in listed race at Meydan last month behind Heart Of Honour , though that was his first run for 255 days . Had some useful form last season , including winning this race last year in impressive style .Also finished fair fourth in Dubai World Cup . Can reverse form with Heart Of Honour on 7lb better terms.Odds around 3-1 look solid value . 

Stablemate IMPERIAL EMPEROR , looks the main danger after winning mile G2 contest at Meydan last month, has decent record here at Meydan on dirt (4 out 6) , including finishing creditable second in this race last year 

The improving HEART OF HONOUR,can't be ruled out after winning both starts this season , including winning listed contest over C&D last time in good style , beating two of todays rivals Walk Of Stars & Artorius, though had fitness edge that day, faces much stiffer task here in G1 company meeting Walk Of Stars on 7lb worse terms .

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VERDICT : (1) WALK OF STARS (2) IMPERIAL EMPEROR (3) HEART OF HONOUR 

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The Al Fahidi Fort is a horse race run over a distance of 1,400 metres (seven furlongs) on turf in January at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after the oldest existing building in Dubai.

The race distance was 1600 metres until 2014 it was reduced to 1400 metres.The race began as a Listed race in 2003. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2004 and became a Group 2 event in 2006.

Al Fahidi Fort Presented By Longines (Group 2) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £103,239 15 runners 7f Good SK/RT

race conditions  £172,065 guaranteed For  southern hemisphere 3yo; northern hemisphere 4yo+ Penalty value  1st  £103,238.87 2nd  £34,412.96 3rd  £17,206.48 4th  £8,603.24 5th  £5,161.94 6th  £3,441.30 

Big Field for Al Fahidi Fort with 15 runners going to post for this group 2 contest on the turf .

Last years winner MARBAAN has to be respected, very consistent sort, finished fair third last time in listed company behind Mysterious Night. Had some useful form last season winning twice at the Meydan carnival in G2 & G3 company , though has to overcome very difficult draw in stall 15.

Last years runner-up and 2024 winner MYSTERIOUS NIGHT, should go well after making winning reappearance at Meydan last month in listed company.Has excellent record here at Meydan (122116). Stall 10 is not ideal, though should be able to get position just behind the pace setters and use his potent turn foot in closing stages . Odds 7-2 look solid value .

Best of the rest looks to be Irish raider CHICAGO CRITIC , ran better than his finishing position would suggest last time at Meydan behind Quddwah , staying on nicely in closing stages in slowly run race .Will be suited by likely stronger pace , had shown some fair form in Ireland last season .Each-way claims .

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VERDICT : (1) MYSTERIOUS NIGHT (2) MARBAAN (3) CHICAGO CRITIC 

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RECOMMENDED BETS FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 2025 

MYSTERIOUS NIGHT 2.40 AL FAHIDI FORT 

1PT WIN @ 7-2 WILLIAM HILLS (UNPLACED SP 2-1 )

FULL RESULT : 1ST ELNAJM 40-1 : 2ND CHICAGO CRITIC 14-1 : 3RD TUMBLER 28-1

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WALK OF STARS 4.25 AL MAKTOUM CHALLENGE 

1PT WIN @ 11-4 888BET (UNPLACED SP 11-4 )

FULL RESULT : 1ST IMPERIAL EMPEROR 2-1F : 2ND TUMBARUMBA 18-1 : 3RD HEART OF HONOUR 5-2

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Quebec Stakes Preview Lingfield (Wed 31st December 2025 )

The Quebec Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres) at Lingfield Park in December.The race was first run in 2007.

Midnite Quebec Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo+) Winner £28,355 6 runners 1m2f1y Standard SKY

race conditions  £50,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weights  3yo colts & geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 3lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 10lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties  after March 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 2lb Entries  6 pay £250 Penalty value  1st  £28,355.00 2nd  £10,750.00 3rd  £5,380.00 4th  £2,680.00 5th  £1,345.00 6th  £675.00

Final flat listed race of 2025, with just five declared for 10f contest on polytrack at Lingfield .

2023 winner TYRRHENIAN SEA  can outclass this field, after making promising return after 6 month break at Kempton earlier this month , has excellent record here at Lingfield (22121) , including finishing good second in this race last year behind the useful 120 rated Royal Champion.Also won the Tandridge listed stakes in February over C&D at Lingfield Should be difficult to beat in this weak looking listed contest .Guide price Evens or bigger is acceptable .

MILITARY ACADEMY  has claims on first start for Jane Chapple-Hyam.The former John/Thady Gosden trained gelding changed hands for 50,000 Guineas at recent horses in training sale.Had some fair form earlier in season , including finishing second in G3 Winter Derby at Southwell on All Weather , though has been very disappointing on turf on his last two starts .Will need to bounce back to his best returning to All Weather .

Of the others TORITO looks the most interesting on the pick of his turf form , including coming third in listed company at Newmarket in November behind Liberty Lane , however was well held behind Holloway Boy on his first start on All Weather at Kempton last time .Looks open to improvement on All Weather , though has quite bit to find with Tyrrhenian Sea on Kempton form .

VERDICT : (1) TYRRHENIAN SEA (2) MILITARY ACADEMY (3) TORITO

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TYRRHENIAN SEA 2.00 LINGFIELD QUEBEC LISTED STAKES 

2PTS WIN @ EVENS (BEST ODDS GUARANTEE) HILLS ,BETFRED ,BETVICTOR 

(SECOND SP 13-8 LOSS 2.00 PTS )

FULL RESULT : 1ST NEBRAS 7-2 : 2ND TYRRHENIAN SEA 13-8 : 3RD DUKES COMMAND 12-1 

DISTANCE : SHORT HEAD .