AE - Meydan - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

9.4f

Unknown

Turf

68.1K

VIEW

Verdict

MASAI MOON (5) made a strong return when finishing second, beaten just by just over a length, over this course and distance. He has placed at his only previous second-up run and looks a genuine winning chance with that run under his belt. EMPEROR'S STAR (7) resumes after 12 weeks. He had just one run last prep when narrowly beaten over 1 ?m at this track. Likely to settle just off the speed and shapes as a leading contender fresh. NATIVE AMERICAN (1) has been consistent, following a win here three starts ago with consecutive placings, the latest a 3-length second over 1 5/16m at Riyadh. This looks like a more suitable contest, and he can go one better. EXCEL POWER (10) had won two in a row before finishing seventh in Listed grade over 1 ³/16m at Jebel Ali last time. He has early speed to take up a prominent position and should give a bold sight. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Having second run back today. Last outing 2nd of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1 ³/16m, 1.2 len behind Dividend with 125lbs at $5. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1 ½m, 6 len behind By The Book with 122lbs at $5. Strong winning chance. 1st Pick 5 Masai Moon Jockey: William Buick Trainer: C Appleby J: William Buick T: C Appleby	165	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Having second run back today. Last outing 2nd of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1 ³/16m, 1.2 len behind Dividend with 125lbs at $5. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1 ½m, 6 len behind By The Book with 122lbs at $5. Strong winning chance.
7	Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign made ground from midfield, 2nd of 15 at this track on December 12 over 1m, 0.4 len behind Silver Sword with 131lbs at $3.10. First up last campaign 6th of 15 at this track on January 10 2025 over 7f, 4 len behind Creative Story with 136lbs at $19. Winning hope. 2nd Pick 7 Emperor's Star Jockey: Richard Mullen Trainer: C Appleby J: Richard Mullen T: C Appleby	73	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign made ground from midfield, 2nd of 15 at this track on December 12 over 1m, 0.4 len behind Silver Sword with 131lbs at $3.10. First up last campaign 6th of 15 at this track on January 10 2025 over 7f, 4 len behind Creative Story with 136lbs at $19. Winning hope.
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Gran Descans with 126lbs at $10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Mothecombe with 125lbs at $11. Nice effort last time so worth following up. 3rd Pick 1 Native American Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: Hamad Al-Jehani J: Daniel Tudhope T: Hamad Al-Jehani	132	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Gran Descans with 126lbs at $10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Mothecombe with 125lbs at $11. Nice effort last time so worth following up.

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