Long On Value Invades Meydan for Al Quoz Sprint

Long On Value (USA) – The multiple graded stakes winner was allowed to “stretch his legs” with an easy 400m move through the Meydan stretch under exercise rider Megan Johnston for the Al Quoz Sprint.

“We let him gallop out (600m), too, but most of our serious work was done back home,” said Riley Mott, assistant to his father, trainer Bill Mott. “This was merely to get his legs stretched out and keep him happy. 

“He’s sort of an anxious type of horse, really high energy. But he shipped well, is eating well, has been holding his weight and colour, so we’re pretty happy.”

“He’s been working really well since his last race and we’ve been very happy with his preparations. Frankly, we wouldn’t have sent him over here if we weren’t. It’s a long way to go to not be at your peak.

“We found his niche at Saratoga sprinting on the grass and he has some back-class as a two-year-old sprinting on grass. Once we cut him back a bit he started progressing and in his last race he was coming on late.”

Ertijaal (IRE) - Trainer Ali Rashid Al Rayhi said: “This is his third season with us and he has been a real solid performer since joining the yard. He has shown his quality on numerous occasions and remains in great form.

“He was second in this last year over 1000m but the extra 200m should not be a concern and we are very much looking forward to Saturday with him.”

Final Venture (GB) - Trainer Paul Midgley said: “He didn’t go out on the track today, he just had a little trot and a hack. He’s in great order, we’re just freshening him up.”

The Right Man (FR) - Trained by Didier Guillemin, he already had a prep race at Meydan when he finished third in the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint sponsored by Arabian Adventures. On Monday morning he came out on the main track at Meydan and did a slow canter in front of the main stand.

His exercise rider Mickael Mingant said: “I cantered him over 1200m. It was just a slow canter, nothing more. He is very relaxed and I’m happy with him.” 

Finsbury Square (FR) - The Fabrice Chappet-trained runner arrived last week from France and appeared on the main track at Meydan. He only jogged around the track once and his exercise rider Jacky Busson said: “We only arrived a few days ago, so we just jogged around the track once. He travelled well and seems happy.” 

Medicean Man (GB) - At the age of 11 shares with Reynaldothewizard (USA) the tag of oldest horse on the card. He cantered steadily once around the all-weather training track before making his usual early, solo exit at the top of the short straight.

Amazing Kids (NZ) - Cantered on main dirt track. Track rider David Mo said: “He travelled well. I rode him on the big track this morning at 5am and he was happy. The boss (trainer John Size) will be here on Wednesday morning.”

Richard’s Boy (USA) - Trotted once around the Meydan main track with exercise rider Jesse Sauder aboard.

“He’s fresh and sharp and training great,” said Sauder.  

Richard’s Boy is trained by Peter Miller, who is based at San Luis Rey Downs Training Center in Bonsall, California.

“The horses love it there,” said Sauder.

Limato (USA) - Henry Candy’s British raider just had a light canter around the quarantine track with an exercise rider.

Source: Dubai Racing Club