AE - Al Ain - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Dirt

21.8K

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Verdict

SALIM NOUR GRINE (4) returns from a break of 7 months. He is unbeaten in 2 starts on this course, trialled up strongly at Meydan on the dirt recently, and with top hoop Tadhg O'Shea sticking with him, he is the one to beat in this. LOUVAY DE MIREVAL (7) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1m at Abu Dhabi. He has a fitness edge over some of his main rivals, and is good enough to take this out. SIMOUN (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell as the favourite last start over 1 ?m at Abu Dhabi. Dropping back from 1 ?m to 1 ?m will suit him, so follow your money. Each way. RADDAD AL WATHBA (3) fought on gamely at his last run before going for a spell on April 3, finishing fifth over 1 ?m at this track. Both of his career wins have been here, and he is a sound top 4 hope in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 10 over 1m defeating Saafeer with 121lbs at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite, to post a big 4 len win. This track February 22 over 1m defeating Montecristo carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Definite winning hope. 1st Pick 4 Salim Nour Grine Jockey: Tadhg O'shea Trainer: Doug Watson J: Tadhg O'shea T: Doug Watson	2	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 10 over 1m defeating Saafeer with 121lbs at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite, to post a big 4 len win. This track February 22 over 1m defeating Montecristo carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Definite winning hope.
7	Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 15 at Abu Dhabi on October 22 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Italy carrying 132lbs at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Al Rayyan Dirt on February 18 over 1 ¹/16m, 1.5 len behind Al Bayyin Grine carrying 132lbs. Strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 7 Louvay De Mireval Jockey: Abdul Aziz Al Balushi Trainer: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami J: Abdul Aziz Al Balushi T: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami	2	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 15 at Abu Dhabi on October 22 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Italy carrying 132lbs at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Al Rayyan Dirt on February 18 over 1 ¹/16m, 1.5 len behind Al Bayyin Grine carrying 132lbs. Strong winning chance.
10	Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 14 at Abu Dhabi on October 22 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Yarmouk with 125lbs at $3.75. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1m, 0.1 len behind Shamroukh with 126lbs at $4.60. Among the leading chances. 3rd Pick 10 Simoun Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami J: Ray Dawson T: Ibrahim Al Hadhrami	2	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 14 at Abu Dhabi on October 22 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Yarmouk with 125lbs at $3.75. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1m, 0.1 len behind Shamroukh with 126lbs at $4.60. Among the leading chances.

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