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Friday 16 October 2020
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Pat Smullen Mercury Stakes (Group 3)
- 2YO plus  |  Class 1  |  5f  |  Standard  |  14 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:47Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 57.78s
T:Â J P MurtaghJ:Â Ben Coen
Chased leader, 5th 3f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to close under 1f out, led narrowly final 100 yards, kept on best under pressure op 9/2
T:Â Phillip MakinJ:Â Declan McDonogh
Chased leader, progress 1 1/2f out, ridden and closed under 1f out, kept on well in 2nd closing stages, held op 7/2
T:Â G M LyonsJ:Â Colin Keane
Broke well to lead, travelled well 2f out, ridden 1f out, strongly pressed under 1f out, headed final 100 yards, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace op 15/8
T:Â R M H CowellJ:Â Shane Foley
Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, pushed along and progress 1 1/2f out, soon switched left, ridden and kept on in 4th under 1f out, not trouble principals op 5/1 tchd 11/2
T:Â C O'BrienJ:Â M C Hussey
Tracked leader, under pressure and ridden 1 1/2f out, soon lost place, dropped to 5th under 1f out, kept on same pace op 20/1
T:Â J A StackJ:Â M A Enright
Bumped leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, not much room behind horses 1 1/2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on under 1f out, never nearer op 66/1
T:Â A P O'BrienJ:Â Gavin Ryan
Towards rear, came wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms op 17/2
T:Â J A StackJ:Â Chris Hayes
Chased leader, ridden and no impression over 1f out, lost place 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
T:Â P TwomeyJ:Â Billy Lee
Mid-division, no impression on leaders over 1f out, lost place and kept on same pace under 1f out op 28/1
T:Â J A StackJ:Â C D Maxwell
In touch on inner, 3rd 3f out, ridden under 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong op 125/1
T:Â D MarnaneJ:Â O J Orr
Rear of mid-division, came wide entering straight, under pressure 2f out, soon lost place, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong op 50/1
T:Â J A StackJ:Â Gary Halpin
Close up, niggled along in 4th 3f out, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out op 80/1
T:Â J F GroganJ:Â Andrew Slattery
Edged right and bumped rival leaving stalls, soon raced towards rear, ridden under 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, never a factor
T:Â D HoganJ:Â J M Sheridan
In rear, slightly detached after 2f, no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out, never a factor op 40/1
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€7.00Pl:€2.10, €2.10, €1.10EX:€42.00Trifecta:€69.10SF:€29.68
Forecasts
My Laureate (6/4), Muker (9/2), Rocket Action (9/2), Urban Beat (11/2), Giorgio Vasari (7/1), Big Gossey (22/1), You'resobeautiful (28/1), Allez Sophia (33/1), Rapid Reaction (40/1), Lady Princess (50/1), Back To Brussels (80/1), Alfredo Arcano (80/1), Lady Maura (150/1), American Lady (150/1)
MY LAUREATE looked an AW natural when running out an easy winner of a C&D minor event a fortnight ago and she holds sound follow-up claims. Muker brings British juvenile formlines to the table and commands serious respect, with Girogio Vasari another to consider.
- MY LAUREATE (IRE)
- MUKER (IRE)
- GIORGIO VASARI (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €30,000.002nd: €10,000.003rd: €5,000.004th: €2,500.005th: €1,500.006th: €999.00
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