AE - Al Ain - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Dirt

10.9K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

ALSHAFAQ (10) is a gelding by Rb Burn out of Al Fajer, who makes his raceday debut. He has performed encouragingly in a recent trial and profiles as one capable of making a positive impression first-up. MONTECRISTO (11) resumed for a new stable last start and acquitted himself well when placed over 1 ?m at this track, his first attempt on dirt. With natural gate speed, he is expected to settle prominently, and a return to his best ratings would see him highly competitive. MUTAMASIK (7) finished midfield over 1m here a fortnight ago and now steps up in distance. He possesses good early speed and should secure a forward position, bringing him into calculations. SALIM NOUR GRINE (12) returns from a three-and-a-half-month break. He was fourth over 1 ?/16m at Agen prior to the layoff and appears suitably placed to feature prominently in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Gelding by Rb Burn making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Meydan Dirt on February 4 over m. Could pay to consider. 1st Pick 10 Alshafaq Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi J: Tadhg O'shea T: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi	2	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Gelding by Rb Burn making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Meydan Dirt on February 4 over m. Could pay to consider.
11	Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 15 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 5 len behind Sa'arim carrying 126lbs at $11. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at La Teste De Buch on August 20 over 1 ³/16m, 27 len behind Khalisa Du Soleil carrying 128lbs at $5.80. Among the top chances. 2nd Pick 11 Montecristo Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami J: Ray Dawson T: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami	2	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 15 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 5 len behind Sa'arim carrying 126lbs at $11. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at La Teste De Buch on August 20 over 1 ³/16m, 27 len behind Khalisa Du Soleil carrying 128lbs at $5.80. Among the top chances.
7	Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Af Shara with 129lbs at $11. Before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 11 over 1 ¼m, 28 len behind Kasaied with 130lbs at $8.50. Worth following up. 3rd Pick 7 Mutamasik Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro Trainer: Ahmed Al Neyadi J: Bernardo Pinheiro T: Ahmed Al Neyadi	2	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Af Shara with 129lbs at $11. Before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 11 over 1 ¼m, 28 len behind Kasaied with 130lbs at $8.50. Worth following up.

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