The Zabeel Mile, is a horse race run over a distance of 1,600 metres (one mile) on turf in early January at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after a locality in Western Dubai.
It was first contested in 2007 at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse before being transferred to Meydan in 2010.
The Zabeel Mile began as a Listed race. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2009 and became a Group 2 event in 2011.
Zabeel Mile Sponsored By Phi Advertising (Group 2) (Turf)
(3yo+)
Winner £108,974
9 runners
1m
Good To Firm
RTV
race conditions
£181,624 guaranteed
For
northern hemisphere 4yo+ and southern hemisphere 3yo
Penalty value
1st
£108,974.36
2nd
£36,324.79
3rd
£18,162.39
4th
£9,081.20
5th
£5,448.72
6th
£3,632.48
JBB FORM RATINGS :
(1) OTTOMAN FLEET (121) (2) SAN DONATO (119) (3) NOBLE DYNASTY (118)
The Charlie Appleby trained six-year-old gelding Ottoman Fleet will be popular after winning twice at Churchill Downs in June, including winning in G2 company, though that didn't look the strongest G2 contest beating Chasing The Crown by 1.5L ,was subsequently well beaten favourite in G1 Saratoga handicap in August (Not raced since). Has plenty of form here at Meydan, including finishing second in G1 Jebel Hatta here last season, though has yet to win here at Meydan in six starts, including being beaten favourite four times.Clearly has the form to win a race of this type, though not for me at short price.
Last years winner SAN DONATO should go well after finishing promising second here at Meydan two weeks ago in 7f listed contest behind Native Approach, on first start for trainer Michael Costa, that was fair effort on first run of the season ,over trip on the short side .Had some useful form last season , including good winner of this race last season and finishing creditable second in 9f G2 Singspiel Stakes behind Naval Power. Odds 4-1 or above look very fair each-way value .
Of the others the Charlie Appleby second string Noble Dynasty looks the most interesting on pick of his Newmarket form ,including winning G3 Criterion Stakes last season, will need bounce back after two poor runs at end last turf season , though the return to mile should suit .
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RECOMMENDED BET FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY
SAN DONATO 3.55 MEYDAN ZABEEL MILE
1PT EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365
(UNPLACED SP 7-1 LOSS 2.00 PTS )
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