AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Unknown

Turf

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Verdict

AF KAHAYLAN (9) returns after 8 months away, having finished sixth over 7f at this track last time in work. He has only been lightly tried, and should be fully matured as a 6YO. If his niggles are behind him, then he is capable of taking this out. YAA'BOOB (8) also resumes from a lengthy spell after finishing well back over 7f at Al Ain in his only start this year. He has the speed to push forward and could figure in the top 4 fresh. SIDARA (7) disappointed when resuming at Sharjah, finishing well back, when needing the run over 6f. She had won a trial prior, and a 4-day backup can spark improvement. Follow your money. RIAD AW (4) closed his previous campaign with a third over 1 ¼m at Al Ain on April 3 and now joins the S Almarar stable. Top hoop Bernardo Pinheiro steps into the irons, and he is worth including in all combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 7f, 10 len behind Es Ajab carrying 130lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign 8th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1m, 11 len behind Nevermore Al Maury carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest. 1st Pick 9 Af Kahaylan Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Trainer: Ernst Oertel J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Ernst Oertel	2	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 7f, 10 len behind Es Ajab carrying 130lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign 8th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1m, 11 len behind Nevermore Al Maury carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
8	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 15 at Al Ain on April 3 over 7f, 14 len behind Men Bu Dhabi Al Hazer carrying 130lbs at $16. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at this track on November 8 over 1m, 26 len behind Baudelaire De Ghazal with 123lbs at $41. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 8 Yaa'boob Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami J: Ray Dawson T: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami	2	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 15 at Al Ain on April 3 over 7f, 14 len behind Men Bu Dhabi Al Hazer carrying 130lbs at $16. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at this track on November 8 over 1m, 26 len behind Baudelaire De Ghazal with 123lbs at $41. Looks a key runner.
7	Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 16 at Sharjah on October 25 over 6f, 15 len behind Bashasha Al Reef carrying 127lbs. Previously second-up favourite, won by 0.7 len at Sharjah on November 23 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Mouath with 121lbs. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope. 3rd Pick 7 Sidara Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Q Aboud J: Tadhg O'shea T: Q Aboud	2	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 16 at Sharjah on October 25 over 6f, 15 len behind Bashasha Al Reef carrying 127lbs. Previously second-up favourite, won by 0.7 len at Sharjah on November 23 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Mouath with 121lbs. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.

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