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Qatar Arabian Wold Cup (Arab Group 1)
Flat
• 2000m
• €1,000,000
• 11
C
6 yrs
45-225
Runner-up in 2 Gr.1's earlier in the year, but will need to show marked improvement on latest last of 5 behind NOUR AL MAURY (9) in Gr.1 Prix Manganate over course and distance early-August
Kbs Al Kuwari
€429,927
C
5 yrs
111-11
Raced little since winning this 12 months ago. Has since scooped the Gr.1 Amir Sword in Doha and looks eminently capable of making it 2 on the trot
Al Shaqab Racing
€508,850
C
6 yrs
512-44
Disappointing in 2 French starts this year, latterly 4th of 5 to RB KINGMAKER (4) in a 1900m Gr.3 at La Teste early-July, and will have too much to do
Al Shaqab Racing
€104,583
C
5 yrs
210313
Won a Gr.3 at La Teste in July but only 3rd of 5 behind NOUR AL MAURY (9) in Gr.1 Prix Manganate over course and distance early-August. Has freshness on his side but still not much more than a minor place prospect
H Alalawi
€47,766
C
6 yrs
1233-1
Ran out a facile winner of 2000m Gr.1 Prix Dragon here mid-September and, while unlikely to impose, should still figure prominently at the business end of affairs
Af Al-attiyah
€308,185
C
7 yrs
1-5793
Disappointing in Doha earlier in the year but ran an encouraging 3rd in a Gr.2 over a mile in Baden-Baden early last month. Has placed just once at this level however and is not about to buck the trend
A Kadoura
€149,958
G
7 yrs
05-460
Last of 10 in this race 12 months ago. Has not been seen out since finishing last of 13 in 2000m Gr.1 Kahayla Classic in Dubai late-March, and can be passed over
Mme D Mihaloff
€0
C
4 yrs
-62612
Left a good impression at Mont-de-Marsan before a never-threatening 2nd of 4 to CH'EZZA (5) in 2000m Gr.1 Prix Dragon here mid-September. Can pick up a cheque but is unlikely to spring any surprises
Mkm Al-shahwani
€41,784
F
5 yrs
14-611
Won a Gr.1 at la Teste before confirming 2 months ago in a 2000m Gr.1 at Deauville. Has had ample time to freshen up and even in the absence of an established jockey, can play a leading role
Al Shaqab Racing
€251,661
F
5 yrs
12-311
Runner-up in last year's edition and has hardly put a foot wrong since, most recently winning a 2000m Gr.1 at La Teste by 3L, but is still expected to play 2nd fiddle to AL GHADEER (2)
S A A Al Thani
€398,538
F
5 yrs
234331
Good, consistent performer than ran 3rd over 1500m at Mons a month ago. Has never delivered in this class though and appears to have no realistic chance
P Deckers
€3,460
Race Overview
Second on his French debut in 2022, AL GHADEER (2) has not tasted defeat since. Winner of this race 12 months ago, he may not have been seen out in France since but will have been carefully-prepared for this by his talented handler and will be a tough nut to crack. AL DOHA (10) one of 4 Thomas Fourcy-trained runners here, ran 3rd in the Amir Sword, has since won another Gr.1 here, and looks the main danger. Stablemate NOUR AL MAURY (9) is on a Gr.1 3-timer but may have to settle for a podium place this time around. Third in the 2023 edition, CH'EZZA (5) was by no means taxed when securing a Gr.1 over course and distance 3 weeks ago, and will be similarly competitive.
Selection:
2 - 10 - 9
