AE - Meydan - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

57.2K

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Verdict

DEVON ISLAND (2) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over this course and distance when first-up from a break last time out. Tackling a deeper field this time, but he can take the next step immediately. DON PELICANO (1) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. He won on debut at Maronas over 7f. He can make a winning local debut as well. BROTHERLY LOVE (4) improved last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1m at this track. Meeting a tougher field, but he strips fitter, and is capable of a big performance. TAILGUNNER JOE (3) has not been sighted since he finished sixth over 1m at Newmarket (Rowley) on September 27. Must be respected in his first local start. Use the market as your best guide.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second-up. Promising on debut crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 3 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Item carrying 133lbs at $7. Returned from break favourite, scored a big 5 len win at this track November 21 over 1m defeating Brotherly Love carrying 126lbs at $2.30. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects. 1st Pick 2 Devon Island Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: C Appleby J: James Doyle T: C Appleby	323	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 3 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Item carrying 133lbs at $7. Returned from break favourite, scored a big 5 len win at this track November 21 over 1m defeating Brotherly Love carrying 126lbs at $2.30. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
1	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Maronas June 21 over 7f defeating Biscuit with 121lbs at $2.90. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. 2nd Pick 1 Don Pelicano Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Trainer: J Olascoaga J: Silvestre De Sousa T: J Olascoaga	72	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Maronas June 21 over 7f defeating Biscuit with 121lbs at $2.90. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
4	Raced twice to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 8 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Siren Suit carrying 133lbs at $23. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 1m, 5 len behind Devon Island carrying 126lbs at $9. Key chance likely to give a big sight. 3rd Pick 4 Brotherly Love Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: Jamie Osborne J: Saffie Osborne T: Jamie Osborne	96	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 8 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Siren Suit carrying 133lbs at $23. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 1m, 5 len behind Devon Island carrying 126lbs at $9. Key chance likely to give a big sight.

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