Abu Dhabi (UAE) Races
17:45
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
17:45
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup () (Turf)
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023
Distance: 1m
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Surface: Turf
Non-Runners: Al Salt, Cloudbridge, Marshall Plan, Tranquil Night
| Pos | No. | Horse | Notes | Age/Sex | Status | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP | Beaten By | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Laneqash (GB) | 6 G | AVG | Bhupat Seemar | 126 lbs | - | Won | Midfield - smooth progress when switched for run over 2f out - quickened to lead under 1f out - kept going well | ||
| 2nd | 2 | San Donato (IRE) | 9 G | AVG | Doug Watson | 128 lbs | - | 0.3 | Taken back - not much room over 2f out - stayed on strongly - nearest finish | ||
| 3rd | 8 | El Patriota (URU) | 7 G | Poor | Julio Olascoaga | 126 lbs | - | .75 | In rear - headway over 2f out - stayed on well late | ||
| 4th | 14 | Nibras Passion (GB) | 6 G | AVG | Ismail Mohammed | 126 lbs | - | 1 | Waited with - stayed on well - not reach leaders | ||
| 5th | 5 | Boosala (IRE) | 5 G | AVG | Michael Costa | 126 lbs | - | .75 | Chased leaders - raced freely - quickened to lead over 1f out - headed soon after - weakened | ||
| 6th | 1 | Fanaar (IRE) | 7 G | Poor | Doug Watson | 130 lbs | - | .75 | Held up - stayed on final furlong - nearest finish | ||
| 7th | 6 | Count Rostov (FR) | 8 G | AVG | A bin Harmash | 126 lbs | - | .5 | Dropped in - stayed on steadily straight - never dangerous | ||
| 8th | 15 | Rakeez (GB) | 5 G | Poor | Bhupat Seemar | 126 lbs | - | 3 | In touch - weakened final furlong | ||
| 9th | 9 | Erzindjan (IRE) | 7 G | Poor | A bin Harmash | 126 lbs | - | 1.75 | In touch - every chance 3f out - one pace | ||
| 10th | 16 | Zainhom (USA) | 9 G | Poor | Musabbeh Al Mheiri | 126 lbs | - | 2.25 | Midfield - progress wide 3f out - weakened final furlong | ||
| 11th | 17 | Echo Point (IRE) | 6 G | AVG | Musabbeh Al Mheiri | 126 lbs | - | .75 | Pressed leaders - went on over 3f out - headed 1f out - weakened | ||
| 12th | 10 | Ever Given (IRE) | 5 H | AVG | Salem bin Ghadayer | 126 lbs | - | 5.5 | In touch - ridden 3f out - weakened final furlong | ||
| 13th | 11 | Haqeeqy (IRE) | 6 G | Good | John Hyde | 126 lbs | - | 16 | Midfield - never dangerous | ||
| 14th | 3 | Western Writer (IRE) | 5 G | AVG | Bhupat Seemar | 128 lbs | - | 2.5 | Held up - labouring some way out - always behind (rider advised that the gelding never travelled well and didn't appreciate today's track condition) | ||
| 15th | 7 | Desert Angel (IRE) | 2 C | Poor | Salem bin Ghadayer | 126 lbs | - | 29 | Midfield - folded tamely from 2f out | ||
| 16th | 12 | Khuzaam (USA) | 7 G | AVG | Doug Watson | 126 lbs | - | 5.25 | Forced pace - headed around 3f out - stopped quickly |