AE - Meydan - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

136.2K

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Verdict

MESHTRI (1) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing eighth over 1m in the G3 Firebreak Stakes at this track on January 24. He has scored first-up from a spell before, and top trainer Michael Costa will have him ready to rumble fresh up. MASMAK (4) is a four-year-old entire who is having his first run for the S Bin Ghadayer stable. Hasn't raced since finishing in the placings in Listed grade at Aqueduct (Dirt) eight months ago. Don't risk him. CASTLEWARDEN (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing seventh over 1m in the G3 Burj Nahaar at this track on March 1. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in three starts. Should be prominent from the outset, and he will be in this for a long way. QAREEB (2) is back after a break of eight months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1m at this track. Worth plenty of thought, especially if the money comes for him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track in the G3 Firebreak Stakes January 24 over 1m, 11 len behind King Gold carrying 128lbs at $5. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at this track November 8 2024 over 1m, 5 len behind Imperial Emperor with 125lbs at $3.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 1st Pick 1 Meshtri Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Trainer: Michael Costa J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Michael Costa	169	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track in the G3 Firebreak Stakes January 24 over 1m, 11 len behind King Gold carrying 128lbs at $5. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at this track November 8 2024 over 1m, 5 len behind Imperial Emperor with 125lbs at $3.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
4	Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Aqueduct in the LR April 5 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Phileas Fogg carrying 120lbs at $3.10. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Saratoga September 1 2024 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Montalcino with 121lbs at $29.25. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. 2nd Pick 4 Masmak Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro Trainer: S Bin Ghadayer J: Bernardo Pinheiro T: S Bin Ghadayer	68	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Aqueduct in the LR April 5 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Phileas Fogg carrying 120lbs at $3.10. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Saratoga September 1 2024 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Montalcino with 121lbs at $29.25. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
6	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at this track in the G3 Burj Nahaar March 1 over 1m, 13 len behind Fort Payne carrying 126lbs at $5. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track January 17 over 7f, 6 len behind Asad Zabeel with 134lbs at $3.75. Look for a bold run. 3rd Pick 6 Castlewarden Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Bhupat Seemar J: Tadhg O'shea T: Bhupat Seemar	63	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at this track in the G3 Burj Nahaar March 1 over 1m, 13 len behind Fort Payne carrying 126lbs at $5. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track January 17 over 7f, 6 len behind Asad Zabeel with 134lbs at $3.75. Look for a bold run.

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