14:40 Meydan

Friday 23 February 2024

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Balanchine Stakes (Group 2) - TURF

  • 3YO plus  |   1m 1f  |   Good  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:40  |   Winning time: 1m 47.64s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(1)
Horse silk
English Roseh35
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: M Barzalona| T: C Appleby| OR:  91
9/4
Promising sort. Two wins from 2 runs last year. 8/15, neck second of 8 to Silver Lady in Cape Verdi at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago, clear of rest. One for the shortlist.
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2
(4)
Horse silk
Mimi Kakuship28
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: R Ffrench| T: S Ghadayer| D
50/1
Useful filly. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Ninth of 12 in minor event at Meydan (9.4f, 40/1) 28 days ago. Makes turf debut. Hard to fancy in this company.
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3
(7)
Horse silk
Mystic Pearl35
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR:  102
25/1
Useful filly. 12/1, 19¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Silver Lady in Cape Verdi at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
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4
(6)
Horse silk
Nibras Angel35
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: K Stott| T: I Mohammed & J Santos| OR:  91
33/1
Useful filly. Two wins from 4 runs last year. 28/1, creditable 4¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Silver Lady in Cape Verdi at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
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Timeform
5
(2)
Horse silk
Sapphire Seas156
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR:  104| D
1/2
Promising individual. 9/2, career best when completing 4-timer in 14-runner listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) by 2½ lengths from Mukaddamah, plenty in hand. Off 156 days. Should take all the beating.
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6
(5)
Horse silk
Shining Jewel35
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: R Mullen| T: C Appleby| OR:  98
18/1
Useful filly. Two wins from 3 runs last year. Latest win at Newmarket in September. 6¼ lengths fifth of 8 to Silver Lady in Cape Verdi at this course (8f, good, 7/1) 35 days ago. Merits consideration.
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7
(3)
Horse silk
Stenton Glider35
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: H Palmer| OR:  103
25/1
Useful filly. 8/1, respectable 4¼ lengths third of 8 to Silver Lady in Cape Verdi at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago.
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Forecasts

Sapphire Seas (1/2), English Rose (9/4), Shining Jewel (18/1), Mystic Pearl (25/1), Stenton Glider (25/1), Nibras Angel (33/1), Mimi Kakushi (50/1)

Verdict

SAPPHIRE SEAS was highly progressive last year and is fancied to complete the 5-timer on her seasonal return. English Rose is the best option for second, while Shining Jewel can make it a 1-2-3 for the Charlie Appleby yard.

  1. Sapphire Seas1/2
  2. English Rose9/4
  3. Shining Jewel18/1

Prize Money

1st: 486,286.00 AED2nd: 183,938.00 AED3rd: 91,373.00 AED4th: 41,819.00 AED5th: 21,078.00 AED6th: 12,581.00 AED

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