AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Turf

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Verdict

RAAD LEMBARAK (4) returns after 7 months off and he comes to hand quickly, having secured a placing over 1 ½m at this track when resuming last campaign. He will continue to improve with racing this season, and is ready to give this a big shake. ASAALAH (8) makes her local debut for Eric Lemartinel after finishing well back over 1 7/16m at Dax 6 months ago. A fresh start in new surroundings could bring improvement and she rates a top 4 winning chance. KALICE DE CARRERE (3) was outclassed at Listed level behind over 1 ¼m at Al Ain on April 10, and this is more his level. Bernardo Pinheiro remains aboard, and he has not missed a cheque in 2 starts fresh up in the past. Keep very safe. NORIA DE L'AIGLE (9) resumes after 6-and-a-half months away and she was a game fourth in G3 company at her last run before a break. Ray Dawson knows her well, and the pair merits healthy respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Meydan Dirt in the G1 March 28 over 1 ¼m, 12 len behind Falaah with 126lbs at $21. First up last campaign second of 13 at this track November 8 over 1 ½m, a 0.5 lengths behind Af Mualami with 132lbs at $8.50. Bold performance expected. 1st Pick 4 Raad Lembarak Jockey: Richard Mullen Trainer: Anthony Gammell J: Richard Mullen T: Anthony Gammell	2	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Meydan Dirt in the G1 March 28 over 1 ¼m, 12 len behind Falaah with 126lbs at $21. First up last campaign second of 13 at this track November 8 over 1 ½m, a 0.5 lengths behind Af Mualami with 132lbs at $8.50. Bold performance expected.
8	Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Dax on May 1 over 1 7/16m, slow going 29 len behind Marakez Al Shahania carrying 126lbs at $7.30. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 13 at Dax on July 31 2025 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Motacilla with 125lbs at $6.70. Should be right in the finish. 2nd Pick 8 Asaalah Jockey: Jules Mobian Trainer: Eric Lemartinel J: Jules Mobian T: Eric Lemartinel	2	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Dax on May 1 over 1 7/16m, slow going 29 len behind Marakez Al Shahania carrying 126lbs at $7.30. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 13 at Dax on July 31 2025 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Motacilla with 125lbs at $6.70. Should be right in the finish.
3	Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 15 at Al Ain in the LR April 10 over 1 ¼m, 15 len behind Nimir with 128lbs at $8. Previously first up, third of 16 at this track November 2 over 1m, 2 len behind Nevermore Al Maury with 129lbs at $19. Winning hope in a suitable contest. 3rd Pick 3 Kalice De Carrere Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro Trainer: H Al Marar J: Bernardo Pinheiro T: H Al Marar	2	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 15 at Al Ain in the LR April 10 over 1 ¼m, 15 len behind Nimir with 128lbs at $8. Previously first up, third of 16 at this track November 2 over 1m, 2 len behind Nevermore Al Maury with 129lbs at $19. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

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