2nd-Meydan, AED165,000, 11-24, Mdn., 1200m, 1:12.98, ft.
LAHFATY (f, 2, Mitole–Magic Belle, by Gold Case), who was profiled in the latest edition of Desert Debuters, continued the strong autumn run for her sire to win by a geared down three lengths on debut at Meydan on Friday. The Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum-owned chestnut hopped slightly at the break, but was always contending for the lead down the back straight. She was poised to take over in earnest leaving the bend, and scampered away from her rivals in a taking performance. Fatinah (Girvin) rallied to take second, but was never catching the winner. “I didn't necessarily want to lead but I was caught four deep down the back and I just wanted to get in,” said jockey Ben Coen. “She got into a nice rhythm but was quite green in front and if I'd have taken my foot off the gas she'd have had a look around. She's hit the line strong, so they'll be no problem stepping up in trip.” Lahfaty, the 27th winner for her freshman sire (by Eskendereya), is a half-sister to stakes winner and GI Champagne S. runner-up Syndergaard (Majesticperfection), as well as a weanling filly by Basin. Her winning dam was bred to Maxfield last year. Sales history: $210,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, AED99,000. Click for the ERA chart & video.
O-Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. B-Burleson Farms (KY). T-Michael Costa.
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Lahfaty (Mitole) dazzles on debut in the Palm Jumeriah Presented by Nakheel Maiden 😱@BenCoen2 | @mcosta_racing #DubaiCarnival pic.twitter.com/6IAgZubFSP
— Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) November 24, 2023
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