AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Verdict

AF ALAJAJ (2) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fourth over 7f in Group 2 class at Meydan Dirt. Cherry-ripe now, and is a great chance to break through. RB MONEY MAKER (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 7f at Group 2 level at Meydan Dirt. Has good early pace, and he will take some pegging back here. ALTIBER (4) was safely held when resuming from a spell behind Mubeed in Group 2 grade at Meydan Dirt over 7f, finishing sixth. Reunites with Hamed Al Busaidi, who has 2 wins when on board. Strips fitter and must be respected. EKLEEL ATHBAH (10) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 6f at this track, beaten by just over a length. Fitter for that run. Nicely placed to play a role in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Al Laith with 128lbs at $8. Second-up 4th of 13 at Meydan Dirt in G2 on November 21 over 7f, 17 len behind Mubeed carrying 126lbs at $4.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Af Alajaj Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Ernst Oertel J: Antonio Fresu T: Ernst Oertel	2	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Al Laith with 128lbs at $8. Second-up 4th of 13 at Meydan Dirt in G2 on November 21 over 7f, 17 len behind Mubeed carrying 126lbs at $4.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
7	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Al Ain on November 9 over 5f, 0.4 len behind Al Fatih with 128lbs at $8. Last start 3rd of 13 at Meydan Dirt in G2 on November 21 over 7f, 5 len behind Mubeed with 126lbs at $7.50. Racing well. Top prospects. 2nd Pick 7 Rb Money Maker Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro Trainer: H Al Marar J: Bernardo Pinheiro T: H Al Marar	2	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Al Ain on November 9 over 5f, 0.4 len behind Al Fatih with 128lbs at $8. Last start 3rd of 13 at Meydan Dirt in G2 on November 21 over 7f, 5 len behind Mubeed with 126lbs at $7.50. Racing well. Top prospects.
4	Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Meydan Dirt in G2 on November 21 over 7f, 24 len behind Mubeed with 126lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at Al Ain March 15 over 1m defeating Nimir carrying 134lbs. Among the top chances. 3rd Pick 4 Altiber Jockey: Hamed Al Busaidi Trainer: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami J: Hamed Al Busaidi T: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami	2	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Meydan Dirt in G2 on November 21 over 7f, 24 len behind Mubeed with 126lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at Al Ain March 15 over 1m defeating Nimir carrying 134lbs. Among the top chances.

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