AE - Abu Dhabi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Turf

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Verdict

ALSHAHEEN (1) returns after last racing on April 4 and commands respect after winning over 1 ?m here at the start of his previous campaign. He has the ability to make an immediate impact and looms as a top 4 player. BUHOOR (2) makes her debut for E Legrix after finishing seventh over 1 ³/16m at Bordeaux seven months ago. The lack of a public trial is worth noting, but she has the ability to feature prominently if ready to go. YARMOUK (12) is an exciting prospect after winning over 1 ?m here at his only start last campaign. He has the pace to settle near the lead, making him a serious each-way contender. AF MOUHAYER (8) returns after scoring over 1 ?m at Al Ain on April 10, 2025. That winning form gives him strong claims and he deserves plenty of respect. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track April 4 over 1m, 6 len behind Asmaha'an carrying 130lbs at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track November 2 over 1m defeating Es Fayez with 125lbs at $10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 1st Pick 1 Alshaheen Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Anthony Gammell J: Tadhg O'shea T: Anthony Gammell	2	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track April 4 over 1m, 6 len behind Asmaha'an carrying 130lbs at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track November 2 over 1m defeating Es Fayez with 125lbs at $10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
2	Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Bordeaux on March 27 over 1 ³/16m, slow going 20 len behind Mahdi Du Breuil carrying 129lbs at $10. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at La Teste De Buch on August 20 2025 over 1m, 7 len behind Katrain De Ghazal with 132lbs at $7.20. Has the talent to take this out. 2nd Pick 2 Buhoor Jockey: Samuel Legrix Trainer: E Legrix J: Samuel Legrix T: E Legrix	2	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Bordeaux on March 27 over 1 ³/16m, slow going 20 len behind Mahdi Du Breuil carrying 129lbs at $10. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at La Teste De Buch on August 20 2025 over 1m, 7 len behind Katrain De Ghazal with 132lbs at $7.20. Has the talent to take this out.
12	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite, won by 6 len at this track on April 11 over 1m defeating Tarouk Du Loup with 132lbs at $4. First up last campaign 5th of 15 at Al Ain on February 1 over 1m, 13 len behind Sa'arim with 134lbs at $6. Winning hope in a suitable contest. 3rd Pick 12 Yarmouk Jockey: Richard Mullen Trainer: E Legrix J: Richard Mullen T: E Legrix	2	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite, won by 6 len at this track on April 11 over 1m defeating Tarouk Du Loup with 132lbs at $4. First up last campaign 5th of 15 at Al Ain on February 1 over 1m, 13 len behind Sa'arim with 134lbs at $6. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

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