AE - Meydan - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Unknown

Turf

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Verdict

WORDS OF TRUTH (6) returns from a spell of 12 weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 6f at Ascot. He is a very progressive gelding, and Charlie Appleby will have him spot on for this. On top. MAXIMIZED (3) made steady ground over 6f in the G2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood to finish midfield last time out. Has a strong winning strike rate at this distance, including two wins and he rates among the leading chances. HILITANY (2) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Scored back-to-back wins before running below his best at the last run of the prep, finishing seventh over 6f in the G1 Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket (Rowley). He is sure to be competitive at this level. FLYING COMET (1) lines up for the first time since October 11. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5f at Nottingham. Makes plenty of appeal. Watch the market moves.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Ascot October 18 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Mission Central with 133lbs at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.5 len Ascot July 26 over 6f defeating New Monarch carrying 128lbs at $2.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 1st Pick 6 Words Of Truth Jockey: William Buick Trainer: C Appleby J: William Buick T: C Appleby	250	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Ascot October 18 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Mission Central with 133lbs at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.5 len Ascot July 26 over 6f defeating New Monarch carrying 128lbs at $2.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
3	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Goodwood in the G2 Richmond Stakes July 31 over 6f, 6 len behind Coppull carrying 128lbs at $4.50. At his first start won by 1.3 len Haydock Park May 22 over 6f defeating Time To Turn with 133lbs at $6.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. 2nd Pick 3 Maximized Jockey: Richard Mullen Trainer: C Appleby J: Richard Mullen T: C Appleby	109	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Goodwood in the G2 Richmond Stakes July 31 over 6f, 6 len behind Coppull carrying 128lbs at $4.50. At his first start won by 1.3 len Haydock Park May 22 over 6f defeating Time To Turn with 133lbs at $6.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
2	Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 Middle Park Stakes September 27 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Wise Approach with 128lbs at $26. On debut second of 10 at Ffos Las July 9 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Bassenthwaite with 130lbs at $5. Look for a bold run. 3rd Pick 2 Hilitany Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: George Boughey J: Billy Loughnane T: George Boughey	95	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 Middle Park Stakes September 27 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Wise Approach with 128lbs at $26. On debut second of 10 at Ffos Las July 9 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Bassenthwaite with 130lbs at $5. Look for a bold run.

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