AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

18.0K

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Verdict

RB AL QAAHER (8) looks the one to beat returning from a six-and-a-half-month break after finishing fifth in Group 3 company over 1 ?m here. That form makes him the one to beat in this. AF QARES (1) is an interesting import making his local debut for Ernst Oertel after finishing fifth over 1 ³/16m at La Teste De Buch 15 months ago. The long absence is a query, but his trainer will have him ready to rumble. SOWWAN (9) resumes after finishing fifth over 1 ?m here and has the figures to make his presence felt. He looks a top 4 contender if ready to fire fresh. MISTER VIALETTES (5) debuts for H Al Marar after finishing fourth over 1m first-up last campaign. The change of stable can help, and he deserves consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track in the G3 April 11 over 1m, 5 len behind Azzam Ah carrying 126lbs at $7.50. On debut second of 14 at this track November 22 over 1m, 6 len behind Amer Burn carrying 126lbs at $31. Among the leading players. 1st Pick 8 Rb Al Qaaher Jockey: Sandro Paiva Trainer: Hamza Al Hamida J: Sandro Paiva T: Hamza Al Hamida	2	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track in the G3 April 11 over 1m, 5 len behind Azzam Ah carrying 126lbs at $7.50. On debut second of 14 at this track November 22 over 1m, 6 len behind Amer Burn carrying 126lbs at $31. Among the leading players.
1	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at La Teste De Buch on July 12 2025 over 1 ³/16m, 4 len behind Hnof Athbah with 125lbs at $6.50. Bold performance expected. 2nd Pick 1 Af Qares Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Ernst Oertel J: Connor Beasley T: Ernst Oertel	2	-	-	-	14%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at La Teste De Buch on July 12 2025 over 1 ³/16m, 4 len behind Hnof Athbah with 125lbs at $6.50. Bold performance expected.
9	Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track April 11 over 1m, 4 len behind Feera carrying 126lbs at $7. On debut seventh of 14 at Al Ain January 24 over 1 ¼m, 18 len behind Balsaam with 126lbs at $10. Looks a key runner. 3rd Pick 9 Sowwan Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Yousef Ben Taher Mehaoued J: Tadhg O'shea T: Yousef Ben Taher Mehaoued	2	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track April 11 over 1m, 4 len behind Feera carrying 126lbs at $7. On debut seventh of 14 at Al Ain January 24 over 1 ¼m, 18 len behind Balsaam with 126lbs at $10. Looks a key runner.

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