AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

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Verdict

AL LAITH (2) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in sixth last time out in Group 2 class at this track over 7f. Has a very good record over today's journey with 6 wins from 11 starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Sure to be in the finish. ALMOTAWASSIM (3) is racing well. Scored at Sharjah two back then finished third, beaten 2 lengths, over 1 ?m in stakes class at this track at the latest appearance five weeks ago. Ray Dawson, who has 2 wins when partnering, stays on. Likely to feature. MAGIC TOUCH (12) turned things around last start and landed the prize by a narrow margin over 7f at this track. Meeting a tougher field, but on his best form, he is right in contention. TAHHAN AL WATHBA (13) was a fair seventh in a 7f contest at this track last time out. No surprise to see him in contention.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at this track in G2 on February 7 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Hameem carrying 130lbs at $2.60. The start before that favourite, won by 0.8 len at Al Ain January 3 over 5f defeating Rb Money Maker with 127lbs at $2.80. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out. 1st Pick 2 Al Laith Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: A Al Mehairbi J: Tadhg O'shea T: A Al Mehairbi	2	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at this track in G2 on February 7 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Hameem carrying 130lbs at $2.60. The start before that favourite, won by 0.8 len at Al Ain January 3 over 5f defeating Rb Money Maker with 127lbs at $2.80. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
3	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track in LR on February 27 over 1m, 2 len behind Kanti De Bozouls with 126lbs at $5. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Sharjah January 25 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Shaddad AW with 130lbs. Everything points towards a big run. 2nd Pick 3 Almotawassim Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami J: Ray Dawson T: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami	2	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track in LR on February 27 over 1m, 2 len behind Kanti De Bozouls with 126lbs at $5. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Sharjah January 25 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Shaddad AW with 130lbs. Everything points towards a big run.
12	Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.2 len at this track February 27 over 7f defeating Jap Abeya carrying 125lbs at $11. Before that 4th of 15 at Al Ain on February 1 over 7f, 10 len behind Ammar carrying 121lbs at $19. Big chance again. 3rd Pick 12 Magic Touch Jockey: Charlie Bennett Trainer: A Al Hammadi J: Charlie Bennett T: A Al Hammadi	2	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.2 len at this track February 27 over 7f defeating Jap Abeya carrying 125lbs at $11. Before that 4th of 15 at Al Ain on February 1 over 7f, 10 len behind Ammar carrying 121lbs at $19. Big chance again.

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