Watch the race
Racing TV · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 6th placePedigree of the winner
As of race day 28.03.26Native Approach is one of three winners out of Sperry (Shamardal), winner of the Listed Michael Seely Memorial Stakes at York, and is a half-brother to Discovery Island (Dubawi), winner of the Gr.3 Burj Nahaar in the UAE.
The second dam Badee'a (Marju) was unraced and has five other winners, among them Dunelight (Desert Sun), a four-time Listed winner who was Group 2-placed and became a sire, and the multiple Listed-placed Interception (Raven's Pass). She is a full sister to Mahboob, winner of the Gr.3 Prix Quincey and a sire, and a half-sister to Nabhaan (In The Wings), a Listed winner in the UAE.
Third dam Miss Gris (Hail The Pirates), a champion in Italy, won the Italian 1000 Guineas and the Italian Oaks when both races were run at Group 1 level, and produced five winners.
Sperry has a 2-year-old full sister to Native Approach and returned to Too Darn Hot in 2025.
All winners since 2021
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BelievingMehmas × Misfortunate | George BougheyWilliam Buick | Mrs Magnier, M Tabor, D Smith & ResoluteM Mullen & Cloneymore Farm | ||
| 2024 | California SpangleStarspangledbanner × Pearlitas Passion | M A CruzBrenton Avdulla | The Executors Of The Estate Of The Late Howard Liang Yum ShingMichael Enright | ||
| 2023 | DanyahInvincible Spirit × Cuis Ghaire | M Al MheiriDane O'Neill | ShadwellShadwell Stud | ||
| 2022 | A Case Of YouHot Streak × Karjera | Adrian McGuinnessRonan Whelan | Gary DevlinLimestone And Tara Studs | ||
| 2021 | Extravagant KidKiss The Kid × Pretty Extravagant | Brendan P WalshRyan Moore | Darrs, Inc (david A Ross)Vicino Racing Stable |
History since 2010
Al Quoz SprintRecord holders
Most wins since 2010Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winnersShow all 16 winners since 2010Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Native ApproachToo Darn Hot × Sperry | Ahmad bin HarmashConnor Beasley | Hamdan HarmashGodolphin | 29.00 | |
| 2025 | BelievingMehmas × Misfortunate | George BougheyWilliam Buick | Coolmore GroupM Mullen & Cloneymore Farm | 4.00 | |
| 2024 | California SpangleStarspangledbanner × Pearlitas Passion | Tony CruzBrenton Avdulla | The Executors of the Estate of the late Howard Liang Yum ShingMr M. Enright (Ire) | 5.00 | |
| 2023 | DanyahInvincible Spirit × Cuis Ghaire | Musabbeh Al MheiriDane O'Neill | Shadwell EstateShadwell Estate Company Ltd | 41.00 | |
| 2022 | A Case Of YouHot Streak × Karjera | Adrian McGuinnessRonan Whelan | Gary DevlinLimestone & Tara Studs | 12.00 | |
| 2021 | Extravagant KidKiss The Kid × Pretty Extravagant | Brendan P WalshRyan Moore | DARRS IncVicino Racing Stable | 13.00 | |
| 2019 | Blue PointShamardal × Scarlett Rose | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinOak Lodge Bloodstock | 1.67 | |
| 2018 | Jungle CatIffraaj × Mike's Wildcat | Charlie ApplebyJames Doyle | GodolphinDarley | 3.75 | |
| 2017 | The Right ManLope De Vega × Three Owls | Didier GuilleminFrançois-Xavier Bertras | Pegase BloodstockMrs James Wigan | 13.00 | |
| 2016 | BufferingMossman × Action Annie | Robert HeathcoteDamian Browne | V Heathcote, S Krslovic et al.Racetree | 11.00 | |
| 2015 | Sole PowerKyllachy × Demerger | Edward LynamRichard Hughes | Sabena PowerG Russell | 6.50 | |
| 2014 | Amber SkyExceed And Excel × Truly Wicked | Ricky Yiu Poon-faiJoão Moreira | Sammo HungO E & D R Pope Pty Ltd | 3.50 | |
| 2013 | Shea SheaNational Emblem × Yankee Clipper | Mike de KockChristophe Soumillon | Brian Joffe & Myron C BerzackKlawervlei Stud | 2.00 | |
| 2012 | OrtensiaTesta Rossa × Aerate's Pick | Paul MessaraCraig A Williams | Alister & Annie Fraser/RidleyL D Rhodes | 7.00 | |
| 2011 | J J The Jet PlaneJet Master × Majestic Guest | Lucky HoudalakisBernard Fayd'Herbe | H Du Preez et al.Mrs P J Devine | 2.50 | |
| 2010 | Joy And FunCullen × Gin Player | Derek CruzBrett Doyle | Mr & Mrs Wong Chun NamL Williams | 13.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.