AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 1

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

18.0K

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Verdict

AF SAMETAH (13) is open to improvement after finishing fifth on debut over 1m here on April 4, beaten 11 lengths. She needs to find plenty but should benefit from the experience. LAHEEB BAYNOUNAH (7) looks a top 4 player after finishing fifth on debut over 7f here, beaten just 3.5 lengths. He has scope to improve and can won't be far away. AF FASEL (2) returns from a 7-month break after finishing ninth over 6f at Jebel Ali. Freshness could help and he warrants serious consideration. SULTAN XMANSOR (11) resumes after six-and-a-half months off following an eighth over 1m here. He needs to lift on that effort, but has claims for the placings if ready to fire fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 15 at this track on April 4 over 1m, 11 len behind Sw Al Mohib carrying 117lbs at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. 1st Pick 13 Af Sametah Jockey: Samuel Legrix Trainer: Ernst Oertel J: Samuel Legrix T: Ernst Oertel	2	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 15 at this track on April 4 over 1m, 11 len behind Sw Al Mohib carrying 117lbs at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
7	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Elshahm carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Can get the job done. 2nd Pick 7 Laheeb Baynounah Jockey: Sandro Paiva Trainer: S Almarar J: Sandro Paiva T: S Almarar	2	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Elshahm carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Can get the job done.
2	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 16 at Jebel Ali on March 15 over 6f, 9 len behind Kt Al Naamah carrying 126lbs at $4.50. First up last campaign 9th of 15 at Sharjah on December 7 over 6f, 19 len behind Khattaf Wrsan carrying 121lbs. Can go on with the job this prep. 3rd Pick 2 Af Fasel Jockey: Marcelino Rodrigues Trainer: Ernst Oertel J: Marcelino Rodrigues T: Ernst Oertel	2	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 16 at Jebel Ali on March 15 over 6f, 9 len behind Kt Al Naamah carrying 126lbs at $4.50. First up last campaign 9th of 15 at Sharjah on December 7 over 6f, 19 len behind Khattaf Wrsan carrying 121lbs. Can go on with the job this prep.

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