AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Unknown

Turf

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Verdict

MEKTOUB EL AHLEM (7) got off the mark over 1m at this track last start, scoring by well over 2 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. He reunites with Connor Beasley, who was on board last start. Can go right on with the job now. ALSAKIB (1) tackled the mile for the first time last start at Al Rayyan, and after looking a winning chance halfway down the straight, he boxed on for third. Likely to push forward and can take this out. ES AL WARD (13) scored on debut over 5f at Sharjah. Bernardo Pinheiro sticks. Down in the weights this time, and will give another good account of himself. AMER BURN (2) won on debut last time out two weeks ago over 1m at this track, getting home by 6 lengths. He has to be respected in another good field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track November 2 over 1m defeating Fateen Majan with 126lbs at $6. The run before that 6th of 9 at Saint-Cloud in G1 on October 3 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Laffan with 128lbs at $38. Expected to go well again. 1st Pick 7 Mektoub El Ahlem Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi J: Connor Beasley T: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi	2	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track November 2 over 1m defeating Fateen Majan with 126lbs at $6. The run before that 6th of 9 at Saint-Cloud in G1 on October 3 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Laffan with 128lbs at $38. Expected to go well again.
1	Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming scored a big 10 len win at Al Rayyan October 16 over 7f defeating Raqeeq with 128lbs. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Al Rayyan on October 30 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Alzabyr carrying 128lbs. Strong winning hope. 2nd Pick 1 Alsakib Jockey: C Soumillon Trainer: Mohammed Ghazali J: C Soumillon T: Mohammed Ghazali	2	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming scored a big 10 len win at Al Rayyan October 16 over 7f defeating Raqeeq with 128lbs. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Al Rayyan on October 30 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Alzabyr carrying 128lbs. Strong winning hope.
13	At debut, won favourite, scored a big 11 len win at Sharjah November 16 over 5f defeating Jap Hatanah carrying 126lbs. Can make it two-for-two. 3rd Pick 13 Es Al Ward Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro Trainer: H Al Marar J: Bernardo Pinheiro T: H Al Marar	2	-	-	-	15%
Analysis At debut, won favourite, scored a big 11 len win at Sharjah November 16 over 5f defeating Jap Hatanah carrying 126lbs. Can make it two-for-two.

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