AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Turf

108.9K

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Verdict

HASEEF (1) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 7f in Group 2 grade at Bordeaux at his last appearance on September 8 which was the only run of that campaign. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position, and he is ready to rumble fresh up. KATRAIN DE GHAZAL (2) scored over 1 ?m at La Teste De Buch at his most recent appearance on August 20. Lines up today for the first time for trainers Helal & Tahnon Alalawi. That French form stacks up nicely in this part of the world. Hard to beat. ALTO (10) finished second last time over 1m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten by just over 2 lengths. Tackling a deeper field this time, but he is good enough to figure in the top 3 again. JALLAAB (3) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by half a length over 1m at this track. He will be even sharper second up, and he can repeat the dose.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Resuming. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 8 at Bordeaux in G2 on September 8 over 7f, slow going nose behind Al Wakrah carrying 128lbs at $3.10. When resuming last campaign 10th of 14 at Toulouse on March 3 over 1 5/16m, 18 len behind Shaihaan with 123lbs at $75. Likely to play a major role. 1st Pick 1 Haseef Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: Damien De Watrigant J: James Doyle T: Damien De Watrigant	2	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 8 at Bordeaux in G2 on September 8 over 7f, slow going nose behind Al Wakrah carrying 128lbs at $3.10. When resuming last campaign 10th of 14 at Toulouse on March 3 over 1 5/16m, 18 len behind Shaihaan with 123lbs at $75. Likely to play a major role.
2	Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len La Teste De Buch August 20 over 1m defeating Alsafinat with 128lbs at $1.90. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Chantilly in the G1 June 15 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Hajmah with 128lbs at $19. Has the talent to take this out. 2nd Pick 2 Katrain De Ghazal Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi J: Connor Beasley T: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi	2	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len La Teste De Buch August 20 over 1m defeating Alsafinat with 128lbs at $1.90. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Chantilly in the G1 June 15 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Hajmah with 128lbs at $19. Has the talent to take this out.
10	Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 13 at this track on November 14 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Maanar carrying 127lbs at $7.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at La Teste De Buch in G2 on August 30 2024 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Mutaz with 128lbs at $6.40. Among the top chances. 3rd Pick 10 Alto Jockey: Cristian Demuro Trainer: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi J: Cristian Demuro T: Helal & Tahnon Alalawi	2	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 13 at this track on November 14 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Maanar carrying 127lbs at $7.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at La Teste De Buch in G2 on August 30 2024 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Mutaz with 128lbs at $6.40. Among the top chances.

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