7.00 1m. 2f. 150yds. 10 Declared. Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Diamond Stakes of €40,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - A cracking Listed race. It is worth noting that HANNIBAL BARCA was beaten less than two lengths into fourth by Luxembourg in a Group 1 at Doncaster during his juvenile campaign. He made a winning start to this season by staying on well to win the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes over a similar trip in the Curragh. That earned him a shot at the Irish Derby, but he made no impression in seventh. He's certainly of interest over this trip on Polytrack debut. Aikhal is the highest rated on a mark of 111. He was very strong when winning a Group 3 over this trip at the Curragh in June. He hasn't been as effective over further in a couple of Group 2 contests since then, but is dangerous back at 1m2f in this company. Cairde Go Deo has plenty of ability as evidenced by a third place in this season's Irish Oaks. She is an interesting contender dropping back in trip and has bottom-weight. British-raider State Occasion has shot up from a mark of 89 to 104 after winning her last two races. In addition, she has won at two all-weather tracks in Britain. She is not one to be underestimated.
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 3-y-o 9st 2lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2022) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 7lb extra