AE - Meydan - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

ROYAL FAVOUR (1) returns in a suitable assignment after finishing third in a similar race at his only run last prep. He will be a lot stronger this season, and maps to receive the run of the race from the pole position. Oisin Murphy is one of the best hoops in the business, and he will give this gelding every chance to win fresh up. SIROCCO WINDS (4) is a very progressive gelding resuming after 8 months away. He made an immediate impression last campaign with a debut win over 7f at Jebel Ali, and this season, he looks capable of going right through the grades. BROTHERLY LOVE (2) hasn't raced since finishing fourth in the G2 UAE Derby over 1 ³/16m here in March. That is solid form for this company and he warrants plenty of respect. GUN CARRIAGE (3) returned with a third at Goodwood over 1m, and he will be spot-on for his return to the Middle East. A good draw, makes him a solid top 4 hope again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 12 over 1m, 3 len behind Zandvoort with 133lbs at $3. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on December 14 2024 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Saddadd carrying 130lbs at $10. Expect a forward showing. 1st Pick 1 Royal Favour Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Simon Crisford J: Oisin Murphy T: Simon Crisford	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 12 over 1m, 3 len behind Zandvoort with 133lbs at $3. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on December 14 2024 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Saddadd carrying 130lbs at $10. Expect a forward showing.
4	Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning post a big 3 len win. This track March 6 over 7f defeating Nyaar carrying 123lbs at $11. On debut to post a big 4.5 len win. Jebel Ali December 27 over 7f defeating Hidden Secret carrying 126lbs at $12. Expected to prove hard to beat. 2nd Pick 4 Sirocco Winds Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Bhupat Seemar J: Tadhg O'shea T: Bhupat Seemar	82	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning post a big 3 len win. This track March 6 over 7f defeating Nyaar carrying 123lbs at $11. On debut to post a big 4.5 len win. Jebel Ali December 27 over 7f defeating Hidden Secret carrying 126lbs at $12. Expected to prove hard to beat.
2	Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track in the G2 Uae Derby March 28 over 1 ³/16m, 13 len behind Wonder Dean with 126lbs at $21. On debut fifth of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather 2yo Mdn Sw October 8 2025 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Siren Suit carrying 133lbs at $23. Can figure in the finish. 3rd Pick 2 Brotherly Love Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: Jamie Osborne J: Daniel Tudhope T: Jamie Osborne	95	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track in the G2 Uae Derby March 28 over 1 ³/16m, 13 len behind Wonder Dean with 126lbs at $21. On debut fifth of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather 2yo Mdn Sw October 8 2025 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Siren Suit carrying 133lbs at $23. Can figure in the finish.

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