AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Turf

40.8K

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Verdict

ASMAHA'AN (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing second and beaten only by half a length over 1m at this track. Silvestre De Sousa gets the best out of this four-year-old filly. She is good enough to take this out. ENVY (4) is a five-year-old mare who is having her first run for the A Al Hammadi barn. Most recently finished in the placings at Pau All Weather before going for a break. Not seen at the trials, but looks nicely placed. Among the leading chances. HM AL ZALMAA (5) hasn't raced since finishing seventh over 1 ¼m at Group 1 level at Longchamp on October 4 and has since switched stables. Has a strong record when fresh, with 2 wins from 4 starts. Leading prospect. ALAIA DES FORGES (1) is returning from a spell of 15 months. Finished seventh at Dax over 1 5/16m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Hamza Al Hamida. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 7 at this track on November 2 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Jallaab carrying 123lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Al Ain on January 9 over 1m, 2 len behind Zephyr with 121lbs at $10. Among the top chances. 1st Pick 3 Asmaha'an Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Trainer: Majed Al Jahoori J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Majed Al Jahoori	2	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 7 at this track on November 2 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Jallaab carrying 123lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Al Ain on January 9 over 1m, 2 len behind Zephyr with 121lbs at $10. Among the top chances.
4	Resumes. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Pau All Weather December 21 over 1 ½m, 2.5 len behind Sawarim carrying 132lbs at $2.70. Previously first up, ninth of 11 at Mont-de-Marsan August 1 2024 over 1 ¼m, 11 len behind Nabucco Al Maury carrying 121lbs at $46. Winning hope. 2nd Pick 4 Envy Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: A Al Hammadi J: Connor Beasley T: A Al Hammadi	2	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Pau All Weather December 21 over 1 ½m, 2.5 len behind Sawarim carrying 132lbs at $2.70. Previously first up, ninth of 11 at Mont-de-Marsan August 1 2024 over 1 ¼m, 11 len behind Nabucco Al Maury carrying 121lbs at $46. Winning hope.
5	Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Longchamp in the G1 October 4 over 1 ¼m, soft track, 12 len behind Hajmah carrying 128lbs at $30. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at La Teste De Buch in the G1 July 12 over 1 ³/16m, 2 len behind Lacaro Du Croate carrying 126lbs at $15. Can get the job done. 3rd Pick 5 Hm Al Zalmaa Jockey: Cristian Demuro Trainer: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi J: Cristian Demuro T: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi	2	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Longchamp in the G1 October 4 over 1 ¼m, soft track, 12 len behind Hajmah carrying 128lbs at $30. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at La Teste De Buch in the G1 July 12 over 1 ³/16m, 2 len behind Lacaro Du Croate carrying 126lbs at $15. Can get the job done.

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