ARO 2008 fixtures:-

Sunday 8th June
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Saturday 27th September

  Gates open             12 noon
  First race                1.30pm, with half hour intervals between races
  Bars                       These will close half an hour after the last race

  Adults cost £8
  Children under 16 FREE

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Wolverhampton 27^th September Preview

By Paul Simmons

1^st race The Bani Yas Square Maiden Stakes over 1 Mile
Yaqoot has been placed in all her maidens to date and was just touched off at this track last week by the smart looking Namoos; she will appreciate the step up in trip and can take this. Main dangers are in form Duffield’s Maaloof, as well as other Smith runners Tuleekah, who was placed 4^th on debut and Ambrose, who was 4^th here last week on his debut.

2^nd race The Bait Al Wakeel Handicap Stakes over 1 Mile 6 Furlongs
Anganate Safinat is in good form this season and won at Exeter back in July over 9f; trip and track should suit and he can take this. Main dangers come from Brigitta who was improving with every run last season and returns after a break, as well as Bibi Royale who will relish the trip and has been in good form this season.

3^rd race The Penn Challenge Final Handicap Stakes (Final) over 1 Mile
Curupanna has been in excellent form this season winning all her starts and is impossible to oppose, she should score again here. L’Escalou has run once this season with credit in an Open TB race whilst Madrison has been over turned by the selection but has been running well against TBs this season.

4^th race The Deira Handicap Stakes over 1 Mile
Angel Picamer is in tremendous form this season and continues to improve, winning twice on the AW, at this track over 6f and at Lingfield Park over 6f.  She was just edged out of winning a Group 3 event over 6f at Great Leighs latest, but this step up in trip should suit and she can defy top weight. Main dangers are Noble Athlete who scored here in very easy style over 12f and has won over this course and distance last season, whilst Aberfeldy was third behind Nokomys over 6f in Group 3 event at Great Leighs latest and should be close at hand.

5^th race The Burj Nahar Handicap Stakes over 6f
Khadeer is a smart looking mare and won over 6f at Huntingdon last time out; she should be able to take this for a third career victory. Dangers come from Al Harith who has been running well all season placed in his maidens and was third here last week over course and distance behind Namoos, whilst Pavots Dreamboy won over this trip at Exeter back in July and has strong place claims.  Shuhood is also likely to figure.

6^th race The Jebel Ali Racing Club Handicap Stakes (Series Qualifier) over 1 Mile 1 Furlong
Billoube has been running some great races in defeat this season in some hot maidens, coming 2^nd to Hidalgo at this track over 7f and then behind Marsak before third behind Petraunille at Hereford.  He makes his handicap debut here and will take all the beating. Main opposition comes from Al Mamoon, a course and distance winner here last week when he just got home from a fast finishing Nenette, who also should be in the shake up.

7^th race The Al Fahidi Open Race Handicap over 1 Mile 4 Furlongs
Marbaa ran an excellent race here last week when 2^nd to Son Of Sophie over 9f; he faces a step up in trip here but should get home.  Exclusive Air has run with promise this season and will relish the trip having won over course and distance a few seasons ago, whilst Kings Cavalier is in good heart and won over 14f and should make his presence felt.

8^th race The Jebel Ali Racing Club Handicap Stakes (Series Qualifier) over 1 Mile 4 Furlongs
Pavot Al Kyle won over a mile at this track and will have no trouble staying every yard of this trip; trainer Delyth Thomas had four winners here last week and this one should be her banker of the meeting. Dangers come from Operatic who could defy top weight to take this having previously won here over 14f, whilst Ajyaal came with a wet sail to win last week over 7f beating Whisper and Dubai Day winner Pepita De Carrere.

9^th race The Palm Islands Handicap Stakes over 6 Furlongs
Unshooda won in fine style at Lingfield Park over 5 furlongs showing a real liking for the all weather like most of her stablemates, she can take this event.  Sharka was 2^nd to the selection that day and previously 2^nd to Trip To Khairo over 6f, he is running well this term and deserves to win soon, whilst Benny The Dip was 4^th in a competitive handicap at this track last week over 7f behind Ajyaal and he should be capable of snatching a place.

Course characteristics:-
Left-handed, 1m Polytack oval.

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