Classifieds Handicap (Turf) 1m 6f
- (3yo+, 1m 6f, 14 runners)
- Winner 314,303 2nd 118,887 3rd 59,061 4th 27,032 5th 13,624 6th 8,131
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 Star Empire | 11/2 | |
| 2nd | 9 Ahzeemah | nk | 5/2f |
| 3rd | 2 Certerach | hd | 9/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (7) | 30614-5 |
|
5 | 131 9-5 | M Halford | S Foley | 9/1 | ||
| 3 (15) | 13111-4 |
|
5 | 131 9-5 | S Padmanabhan | R L Moore | 9/2 | ||
| 4 (3) | 1/0065-3 |
|
5 | 131 9-5 | Saeed bin Suroor | William Buick | 14/1 | ||
| 5 (14) | 13135/3 |
|
7 | 131 9-5 | M F De Kock | C Soumillon | 11/2 | ||
| 6 (9) | 40787-0 |
|
8 | 130 9-4 b | I Mohammed | Antioco Murgia | 33/1 | ||
| 7 (10) | 65840-0 |
|
6 | 129 9-3 p1 | Mrs J Harrington | G Carroll | 33/1 | ||
| 8 (1) | 11350-8 |
|
5 | 129 9-3 | M Johnston | K Fallon | 14/1 | ||
| 9 (4) | 43121-2 |
|
4 | 128 9-2 p | Saeed bin Suroor | S De Sousa | 5/2f | ||
| 10 (8) | 2218-64 |
|
6 | 128 9-2 | M Appleby | J Doyle | 12/1 | ||
| 11 (5) | 2506/0-0 |
|
7 | 127 9-1 bt | S Seemar | M Monaghan (7) | 66/1 | ||
| 12 (12) | 8/545-11 |
|
6 | 123 8-11 pt | S Seemar | R Mullen | 9/1 | ||
| 13 (6) | 31144-0 |
|
4 | 123 8-11 | J P Shanahan | T P O'Shea | 33/1 | ||
| 14 (13) | 0271-20 |
|
7 | 123 8-11 | M bin Shafya | X Ziani | 33/1 | ||
| 15 (11) | 15313-4 |
|
4 | 122 8-10 | M Al Zarooni | M Barzalona | 8/1 |
Non Runners
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (2) | 6913-84 |
Al Shemali
21
|
9 | 96 t | A Al Raihe | Non Runner | NR |
In depth
Verdict
Ahzeemah, a dual winner at Ascot last summer, made a very bright start here when narrowly beaten by Anatolian over 1m4f, staying on strongly at the finish. Star Empire, who was returning after a very long break, ran a fine race in third while the Indian champion In The Spotlight distinguished herself with a cracking run from the front. The progressive Certerach ran really well to finish fifth with several others in this field trailing. Today's longer trip shouldn't be a problem for any of the front quartet nor should it be for Pisco Sour, who was a couple of lengths behind today's rival Bay Willow on Tapeta two weeks ago. The winner was completing a double and is well treated back on Turf while November Handicap winner Art Scholar, who finished close up, would have been better suited by a stronger pace. The lightly-raced NOVELTY SEEKER caught the eye on his debut a fortnight ago and with the trip likely to suit he can take this from his lowly spot in the handicap.