AE - Meydan - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Dirt

44.9K

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Verdict

KNOCKMARK (9) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Limerick four-and-a-half months ago. Should be poised just off the lead. Hard to beat. GRAY BOSS (7) is a Street Boss colt who was a USD $ 35,000 (Keeneland - USA 2023 September Yearling Sale) purchase. Impressive recent trial winner. Among the leading chances. HIDDEN SECRET (8) is a three-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the A Bin Harmash yard. Hasn't raced since finishing in the placings at Southwell All Weather 11 months ago. Not seen at the trials, but looks nicely placed. Leading prospect. CHRONO KING (6) returns after eight months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 7f at Jebel Ali. Has ability and must be included in all calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Limerick June 21 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Alfred Tennyson with 131lbs at $1.80. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Dundalk All Weather April 4 over 7f, 3 len behind Pedro Nunes carrying 133lbs at $8. Expected to run well. 1st Pick 9 Knockmark Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: J Olascoaga J: Ray Dawson T: J Olascoaga	170	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Limerick June 21 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Alfred Tennyson with 131lbs at $1.80. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Dundalk All Weather April 4 over 7f, 3 len behind Pedro Nunes carrying 133lbs at $8. Expected to run well.
7	Three-year-old colt lining up for debut. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 4.94 lengths at Meydan Dirt over 5f on March 12. Profiles strongly and can make an immediate impact. 2nd Pick 7 Gray Boss Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Bhupat Seemar J: Tadhg O'shea T: Bhupat Seemar	55	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Three-year-old colt lining up for debut. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 4.94 lengths at Meydan Dirt over 5f on March 12. Profiles strongly and can make an immediate impact.
8	Resuming today after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Southwell All Weather December 10 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Damysus carrying 133lbs at $3.30. Previously first up, fourth of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) October 23 2024 over 7f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Treble Tee carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Looks a key runner. 3rd Pick 8 Hidden Secret Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: A Bin Harmash J: Connor Beasley T: A Bin Harmash	84	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resuming today after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Southwell All Weather December 10 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Damysus carrying 133lbs at $3.30. Previously first up, fourth of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) October 23 2024 over 7f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Treble Tee carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Looks a key runner.

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