Abu Dhabi Race 5 - Race 5 - Emirati Heritage Maiden Stakes - Turf
AF SAMETAH (14) is a four-year-old filly by Af Al Buraq out of Saleemah stepping out on debut for the Ernst Oertel stable. Placed in a recent trial at Jebel Ali. Should measure up. Keep a close eye on betting. NAWAHEL (15) faced the starter for the first time and finished tenth last start at this track over 1400m. He can improve sharply and is expected to feature. JAP AAHID (9) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track over 1400m, beaten 2.5 lengths. Open to improvement and can feature. SULTAN XMANSOR (2) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1400m at this track, finishing third and beaten 2 lengths. Can figure in the finish at some each-way value.
Jockey: A Al Balushi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Sharjah December 29 2024 over 1700m, 7 len behind Zajil carrying 60kg. On debut eighth of 15 at Al Ain November 29 2024 over 1400m, 26 len behind Haddaf Al Wathba with 57kg at $8.50. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 462 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | MDN 3U | $16,807.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 60kg | 2:03.26 | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $1.00 |
| 0/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Marcelino Rodrigues | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/15 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN 4U | $16,598.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:37.63 | - | 13 |
| 26.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Oscar Chavez | - | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: A Aziz Al Balushi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 3rd of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Elshahm with 58.5kg at $51. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Hamed Al Busaidi | 58.5kg | 1:34.29 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Achraf Taftafi | - | - | 5 |
| 5.12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 12th of 15 at Al Ain on March 22 over 1800m, 24 len behind Af Mi'aad carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Al Ain on November 28 over 1600m, 20 len behind Safiha AW with 57kg at $2.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 22/03/2026 | 114 | MDN 4U | $15,326.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 57.5kg | 2:04.95 | - | 3 |
| 24.6L | $5.30 |
| 3/15 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | MDN 4U | $29,046.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:50.56 | - | 5 |
| 20.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:46.49 | - | 12 |
| 0.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Hamed Al Busaidi | - | - | 5 |
| 3.23L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Sharjah January 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Pepper Alrawasi carrying 57kg. On debut fifth of 15 at this track November 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ethbat carrying 55kg at $34. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 25/01/2026 | 38 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 57kg | 1:20.88 | - | 5 |
| 13.4L | $1.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 4U | $29,167.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Michael Sheehy | 54kg | 2:21.99 | - | 1 |
| 41.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 4U | $20,747.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Jules Mobian | 55kg | 1:21.90 | - | 13 |
| 7.9L | $18.00 |
| 5/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Qais Al Busaidi | 55kg | 1:46.49 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Sandro Paiva | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S Legrix
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Jebel Ali on January 31 over 1400m, 51 len behind Mokheefa Nf with 57kg at $26. Second-up 12th of 15 at Al Ain on March 22 over 1600m, 79 len behind Sha'an carrying 55kg at $35.20. Needs something easier.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 4U | $26,820.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Al Motasim Al Balushi | 55kg | 1:50.57 | - | 8 |
| 79.6L | $35.20 |
| 14/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 4 | $20,325.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Samuel Legrix | 57kg | 1:37.05 | 2-10-14 | 15 |
| 51.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Samuel Legrix | - | - | 1 |
| 24.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: K Al Balushi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 16 at Sharjah on December 28 over 1700m, 86 len behind Af Alfareq carrying 58kg. Went for a break before returning 11th of 15 at Al Ain on March 22 over 1600m, 77 len behind Sha'an with 55.5kg at $40. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 22/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 4U | $26,820.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Anas Al-Siyabi | 55.5kg | 1:50.57 | - | 10 |
| 77.9L | $40.00 |
| 15/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $16,667.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Charlie Bennett | 58kg | 1:59.57 | - | 13 |
| 86.9L | $1.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Charlie Bennett | - | - | 4 |
| 22.56L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Q Al Busaidi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 16 at Jebel Ali on January 31 over 1400m, 51 len behind Mokheefa Nf carrying 57kg at $13. Must be included.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 4 | $20,325.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:37.05 | 5-15-13 | 5 |
| 51.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 4 |
| 5.96L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S Al Balushi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Elshahm with 56kg at $13. Will come on following that run and can measure up this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | E H Chavez | 56kg | 1:34.29 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | E H Chavez | - | - | 6 |
| 15.14L | $0.00 |
Jockey: A Al Siyabi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire by Azzam Al Zobair from Af Mustafezh on debut. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Anderson Paiva | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose Santiago
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Sharjah January 25 over 1200m, 32 len behind Pepper Alrawasi carrying 57kg. On debut second last of 15 at Al Ain January 3 over 1600m, 63 len behind Es Shadad with 57.5kg at $26. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Samuel Legrix | 57kg | 1:20.88 | - | 10 |
| 32.7L | $1.00 |
| 14/15 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Samuel Legrix | 57.5kg | 1:53.40 | - | 6 |
| 63.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Marcelino Rodrigues | - | - | 8 |
| 6.53L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 12 at Al Ain on February 8 over 1600m, 36 len behind Shamroukh carrying 55kg at $23. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, 21 len behind Ezzah carrying 55kg at $26. Hasn't set the track on fire recently but is a likely improver.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:45.88 | - | 5 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Jitendra Singh | - | - | 2 |
| 1.22L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN 4 | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:50.81 | - | 5 |
| 36.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Jitendra Singh | - | - | 10 |
| 8.18L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Allaia Tiar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 7th of 15 at Al Ain on March 27 2025 over 1000m, 14 len behind Af Yartaad with 55kg at $17. Went for a break before returning 11th of 15 at Al Ain on February 22 over 1400m, 26 len behind Nosin AW carrying 55.5kg at $23. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 22/02/2026 | 332 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | - | 2 |
| 26.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Allaia Tiar | - | - | 6 |
| 10.31L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Allaia Tiar | - | - | 7 |
| 17.57L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/15 | 27/03/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $17,241.00 | Al Ain | 1000m | Fast | Jesus Rosales | 55kg | 1:07.68 | - | 3 |
| 14.6L | $17.00 |
Jockey: T P O'Shea
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Af Al Buraq from Saleemah on debut. Placed in a recent trial. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Marcelino Rodrigues | - | - | 2 |
| 6.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 10th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind Elshahm with 54kg at $3.70. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $25,287.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1400m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 54kg | 1:34.29 | - | 8 |
| 18.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Jules Mobian | - | - | 2 |
| 1.47L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 6th of 15 at Al Ain on January 3 over 1600m, 15 len behind Es Shadad carrying 53kg at $41. Last start 10th of 15 at Al Ain on February 22 over 1800m, 62 len behind Simoun carrying 53kg at $61. Solid claims.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 22/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 53kg | 2:04.29 | - | 8 |
| 62.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/15 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 53kg | 1:53.40 | - | 15 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Samuel Legrix | - | - | 3 |
| 10.28L | $0.00 |