Racing at Meydan on Thursday was highlighted by a 1600m rated conditions event, the GulfNews.com, where Ramzan Kadyrov’s Cosmo Charlie ran out an emphatic winner under Pat Dobbs, just as he had done in the equivalent race 12 months ago. Trained by Doug Watson, the 4-year-old gelded son of Stay Thirsty overcame a poor start to rush up from his low draw and lead from the rail from the 1200m onward. We have a question though, "Who Names These Race Horses?"
Who names these Race Horses?
If you think like us, you'd probably wonder who comes up with the names of these race horses. So here's what was blaring from the speakers Thursday Night: Cosmo Charlie, Stay Thirsty, Etijaah, Foggy Flight, Beachcomber Bay, Uptown Dannys Boy, Smoking Rich, Bridegroom, Private Ryan [seriously?....], The Great Collection, Criminalistic, Direct Message.
Race 1 Bani Yas Sponsored by Gulf News
ES AJEEB ( Ibrahim Aseel - Sam Hitchcott) wins the Bani Yas Sponsored by Gulf News Group 2 race for Purebred Arabians at the Third Racing at Meydan meeting on November 22nd 2018.
The meeting began with the first Purebred Arabian contest at Meydan this season, the 1400m Bani Yas sponsored by Gulf News (PA G2) and, despite being drawn widest of all in 14, ES Ajeeb powerfully took command from the start and held a large lead that finally began to dwindle in the final 100m. Tough 5-year-old mare Mawahib, consistent as always, closed resolutely to finish second by the slimmest of margins, ultimately passing her rival one stride too late.
This Meydan victory was by far the biggest for trainer Ibrahim Aseel. A homebred by Sheikh Abdulla bin Majid Al Qassemi, ES Ajeeb is only a 4-year-old and an exciting prospect who now boasts a record of four wins from seven career tries.
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