Feb 28 Saudi Arabia form analysis

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RACE 1

5 Transferred Switches to turf for the first time and holds leading claims from a great draw.

1 Amichi Four-time winner. Major player on that form but often hindered by his lack of early speed.

4 Raaed Classy conveyance who switches to turf. Does he retain all of his old ability?

9 Tough Talk Smart performer who won three of his 12 starts in Ireland for trainer Ger Lyons.

RACE 2

1 Fouj Switches to turf for the first time and may possess a class edge over these foes.

2 Suhayl Highly tried gelding who won a 0-80 handicap three weeks ago. Big player.

3 Born A King 1,200m conditions winner at Taif earlier this season.

6 Makthorh Will push forward from her low gate but will be vulnerable late.

RACE 3

7 Cool Legend Blitzed his rivals over 3,000m in 0-95 handicap company in January.

1 Painters Palette Two-time turf winner in the UK. Open to improvement.

4 Israaj Prolific 12-time winner from 51 starts. Switches to turf for the first time.

2 Iron Lion Four wins in the UK. Ran ninth in handicap company on Saudi Cup day.

RACE 4

2 Almitaeb Risdent Beset by wide draws over 1,600m on his last two starts. Can bounce back.

10 Min Shan Unraced Spring At Last colt who won three times.

3 Alwahwaah Improved from first to second outing when third of 20 over 1,400m in January.

4 Ashjae Alder'eyah Clearly has ability but this trip may prove to be too sharp.

RACE 5

2 Halaa Fourth in Group 2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint last week. Hard to beat if she repeats that effort.

8 Sail On Silverbird Useful mare who ran eighth of 14 on turf last week. Pet trip in easier company.

5 Tejtah'hom Speedy filly who returned to form when second over course and distance in February.

14 Eqleedis Front-runner who could be a major player from the inside gate.

RACE 6

7 Gharamy Ran second to the unbeaten Ameerat Alzamaan in the Saudi 1,000 Guineas.

4 Wadaatak Allah Three-time winner who has early speed and stamina for further. Outside draw does not help, though.

3 Jeddah Beach Won first two races before failing in the Saudi 2,000 Guineas. Drops in trip and grade.

6 Motamaiz Experienced colt who finished seventh in the Saudi 2,000 Guineas.

RACE 7

7 Ayat Almuhamadia Three-time winner last season. Drops in class with the leading rider on board.

4 La'ajl Thatee Won over course and distance in January. A threat with conditions to suit once again.

13 Tarabott Faces easier company and a good draw helps her cause.

9 Jalmood Wabel Two wins from three races this term. Bold front runner who can be difficult to pass.

RACE 8

11 Mtaleea Shows blistering early speed and should be suited by this slightly shorter trip.

18 Smit Qana Eighth of 20 in the Group 1 King Fahad Cup last time. Drops right down in grade.

15 Shajyae'h Plugged on for minor money in two course-and-distance starts. Green but has some ability.

4 Ana Monefah Third in a 1,200m maiden on debut in February.

RACE 9

1 Aela Mahlek 1,400m maiden winner who finished second in the Group 1 King Abdullah Cup in January. The horse to beat.

10 Just Riyadh Letdown when 12th of 20 on debut over 1,400m. Better expected this time around.

3 Taraheeb Won 0-80 handicap company over 2,000m on his penultimate outing. Has place claims.

11 King's Road Expensive yearling purchase who ran twice for Bob Baffert in the US without success.

RACE 10

8 Anees Five-time winner with the best form on offer in this race. Ran a good second last time.

7 Me'ataab Has form to go close but remains winless from 21 starts.

4 Ajzal Athabh Long-standing 20-race maiden's easiest assignment.

1 Khafouq Maiden who did not stay this trip on sole previous try.

RACE 11

9 Alaham Finally broke the duck after winning over same course and distance in February.

8 Western City Improving type who won a 0-90 handicap over course and distance in November.

2 National Gallery Classy gelding who is seen to best effect when he is able to dictate off the front.

12 Swing The Ring Won a 0-80 handicap over course and distance in January.

RACE 12

10 Bairaq Alhezam should play a major role off a revised mark.

11 Ghashamsham Al Jasra Won five and has dropped one pound lighter than when he last won.

7 Rabah Goodah Runaway course-and-distance maiden winner in November.

15 Thayer Athbah Landed a similar handicap over 1,600m in November. JOCKEY CLUB OF SAUDI ARABIA

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