17:02 Toulouse
Carthage Stakes (Arab Group 2)
Flat
• 2000m
• €30,000
• 6
C
5 yrs
/5225-
Fifth in a Group 1 at this track over 2200m on 31 October. Close up behind Muraad on 16 June, and is capable of going close to winning
G Neivens
€2,630
C
5 yrs
1/211-
A winner in a Group 1 at Chantilly over 2000m on 16 June. Should make a bold bid for victory. Will have many supporters
Yas Horse Racing Manageme
€95,432
F
5 yrs
/3332-
Third in a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 5 October. A consistent sort at this level and has a good each-way chance
Al Shaqab Racing
€102,874
C
5 yrs
214-
Fourth in a Conditions race at Tarbes over 2300m on 12 October. Unlikely to be involved in the finish
H H M Al Thani
€8,417
C
5 yrs
/2851-
Finished 8th in a Group 1 at Chantilly over 2000m on 16 June. Place prospects in this lineup at best
Mf Al-attiyah
€0
C
6 yrs
/1152-5
Fifth in a Conditions race at Pau over 2000m on 4 January. Others are much preferred in this line-up
M Mezy
€27,707
Race Overview
MURAAD (2) is clearly decent, having only been beaten once in four starts, but he's returning from a break and his fitness will need to be taken on trust. EXTRA TIME (1) was a bit unreliable last year and is also returning from a break, but he is talented and can fight it out again. NORMA AL MAURY (3) performed better in 2023 but is classy and clearly not out of it. AL ZEER (5) may need to find more to beat these three rivals.
Selection:
2 - 1 - 3
