AE - Meydan - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

DON PACIFICO (1) tackled a dirt track for the first time last start and finished second over today's course and distance, finishing only a short-head back from the winner. He brings solid form to this contest, and he can go one better. WELCOME DREAM (3) resumed over 6f at this track last start and beat the top pick by a short-head. He only carries an extra kilo, and he can repeat the dose. NAHAASH (5) is a handy type who resumes after a break of ten months. At his last appearance, he finished fifth over 7f at Jebel Ali. He will be fitter for a recent trial here, and he has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position, and he may take some pegging back. COLUMNIST (4) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was a sound sixth over 6f on the turf here. He strips fitter, so watch for a better performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Chelmsford on October 16 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Jungle Drums with 137lbs at $2.60. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on December 5 over 6f, 0.2 len behind Welcome Dream carrying 136lbs at $4.20. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating. 1st Pick 1 Don Pacifico Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford J: William Buick T: Simon & Ed Crisford	198	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Chelmsford on October 16 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Jungle Drums with 137lbs at $2.60. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on December 5 over 6f, 0.2 len behind Welcome Dream carrying 136lbs at $4.20. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
3	Second run back. First-up after nine months won by a 0.2 len at this track December 5 over 6f defeating Don Pacifico with 133lbs at $6. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at this track December 6 2024 over 6f defeating Barq Al Emarat carrying 137lbs at $6.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. 2nd Pick 3 Welcome Dream Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Bhupat Seemar J: Tadhg O'shea T: Bhupat Seemar	155	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after nine months won by a 0.2 len at this track December 5 over 6f defeating Don Pacifico with 133lbs at $6. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at this track December 6 2024 over 6f defeating Barq Al Emarat carrying 137lbs at $6.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
5	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Jebel Ali March 2 over 7f, 8 len behind African Candy carrying 121lbs at $2.30. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Jebel Ali February 15 over 5f, 6 len behind Dubay carrying 131lbs at $3.20. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. 3rd Pick 5 Nahaash Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Michael Costa J: Ray Dawson T: Michael Costa	60	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Jebel Ali March 2 over 7f, 8 len behind African Candy carrying 121lbs at $2.30. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Jebel Ali February 15 over 5f, 6 len behind Dubay carrying 131lbs at $3.20. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

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