Stakes Quotes: MAHAB AL SHIMAAL (GROUP 3)

MAHAB AL SHIMAAL (GROUP 3)
$350,000 | 1200m (dirt)

Winner: WAFY
Pedigree: Dubawi – Ghanaati (Giant’s Causeway)
Owner: Nasir Askar
Trainer: Satish Seemar
Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea
Official Time: 1:11.89
Track Record: 1:10.12 – Mind Your Biscuits, 2018
Stakes Record (Meydan Dirt): 1:10.18 – Jordan Sport, 2018
Margin of Victory: ¾-Length

Tadhg O’Shea, Jockey, WAFY (1st)—“He is just a very progressive horse, but, to be honest, we did not really know what to expect because this was just his second run in a sprint. That said, he was very impressive at Jebel Ali and is at home every morning. He was a bit caught out for tactical speed early on, but he really picked up in exciting fashion in the straight. I assume he will go to the big night.”

Satish Seemar, Trainer, WAFY and LEADING SPIRIT (1st & 2nd)—“He was purchased in an English sale and started with us at Jebel Ali last time. Honestly, I was going to be a little easier on him to be kind, but the owner pushed me to run him here and I’m glad.”

Pat Cosgrave, Jockey, LEADING SPIRIT (2nd)—“He ran well; a massive run from stall 14. He is still a big baby and I am very happy.”

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