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17:00 Meydan (UAE)
Zabeel Mile Sponsored By Al Naboodah Mep & Engineering Group 2 Stakes (Turf) (Class 1)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- AED 915,660 added
- Winner: AED 523,853
- 2nd: AED 198,147
- 3rd: AED 98,435
- 4th: AED 45,053
In depth
Verdict
Mike De Kock runs three here with MUSHREQ looking the one to be on despite his surprise defeat by stablemate Mujaarib at this level last month. A Group 2 winner here a year ago, he made a successful return in a Listed contest beating subsequent winner Gabrial and his overall form should be good enough. Anaerobio also represents the South African and he completed a double over 7f before beaten in a tough handicap last week. He had Mshawish less than a length behind in the Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort last month but had a decided fitness advantage over the runner-up who can turn the tables. Trade Storm won this a year ago and has every chance of repeating the process as though well behind the selection last month that was his first start since a fine placed effort in a Grade 1 at Woodbine in September. Marco Botti's import from Brazil, Edu Querido, made a promising start for the yard after a long absence three weeks ago and will improve though this is tougher.
Formwatch
Mustaheel (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) 4th of 16, 4l behind Avon Pearl (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp.
Edu Querido (BRZ) 5-1 (9-5) 7th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Mont Ras (8-11) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp gd.
Trade Storm 8-1 (9-0) 10th of 12, 11l behind Mujaarib (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jan.
Gabrial (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) 4th of 14, 2l behind Vercingetorix (9-1) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcp gd.
Mushreq (AUS) 3-1fav (9-0) 2nd of 12, nk behind Mujaarib (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jan.
Mshawish (USA) 5-1fav (9-0) 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Anaerobio (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 7f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jan.
Gale Force Ten 20-1 (9-6) 7th of 14, 4l behind Vercingetorix (9-1) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcp gd.
Anaerobio (ARG) 9-4fav (9-6) 5th of 9, 3l behind Eastern Rules (8-11) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp gd.