AE - Meydan - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.4f

Maiden

Dirt

44.9K

VIEW

Verdict

NAQADA KING (4) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 4 lengths into third over 7f at Chelmsford. He will have no trouble with the dirt track for his local debut, and he is sure to attract plenty of market support. AWESOME FLEET (1) is a talented colt who tackled a tougher grade last time, finishing well back over 1m in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas at this track 2 weeks ago. He is peaking for this, and the extra 1 ½f is ideal. Stick with him. RASHWAN (5) did little and finished well back over 1m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth on debut here the run before. He finds a nice race and can figure in the top 3 this time. AUNTIE FAIR (10) debuted three weeks ago when she finished seventh over 1m at this track. She will naturally improve, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Having third race start. At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on November 3 over 1m, 5 len behind Nation's Hope carrying 133lbs at $12. Second-up in a small field at Chelmsford on December 11 over 7f, 4 len behind Quartermaster with 133lbs at $1.80. Going well. Big chance again. 1st Pick 4 Naqada King Jockey: William Buick Trainer: C Appleby J: William Buick T: C Appleby	208	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on November 3 over 1m, 5 len behind Nation's Hope carrying 133lbs at $12. Second-up in a small field at Chelmsford on December 11 over 7f, 4 len behind Quartermaster with 133lbs at $1.80. Going well. Big chance again.
1	At the latest run 9th of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1m, 16 len behind Six Speed carrying 123lbs at $18. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1m, 6 len behind Brotherly Love carrying 126lbs at $2.75. Expected to finish much closer. 2nd Pick 1 Awesome Fleet Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro Trainer: S Bin Ghadayer J: Bernardo Pinheiro T: S Bin Ghadayer	125	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 16 at this track in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas on January 23 over 1m, 16 len behind Six Speed carrying 123lbs at $18. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1m, 6 len behind Brotherly Love carrying 126lbs at $2.75. Expected to finish much closer.
5	Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1m, 7 len behind Devon Island with 122lbs at $7.50. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1m, 11 len behind Brotherly Love with 126lbs at $4.80. Genuine contender in this suitable contest. 3rd Pick 5 Rashwan Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Bhupat Seemar J: Tadhg O'shea T: Bhupat Seemar	108	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1m, 7 len behind Devon Island with 122lbs at $7.50. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1m, 11 len behind Brotherly Love with 126lbs at $4.80. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.

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