Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 7, 2019 Journalists Share Posted February 7, 2019 Estihdaaf (Arch-Enriched, by Ghostzapper) rolled to a 5 1/2-length victory in the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas for Godolphin and Saeed bin Suroor. Heavily favoured Walking Thunder (Violence) finished second after taking an overland trip. When the gates flew, Estihdaaf was among the early pacesetters glued to the fence, with Sporting Chance (GB) (Kodiac {GB}) three deep and Walking Thunder out in the center of the course. The first quarter was run in :25.17, and the Saeed Bin Suroor runner continued to make the most of his rail position approaching the far turn. Estihdaaf seized command in earnest 500 metres out and drew off at will, although Walking Thunder rallied into a definite second, while covering considerably more ground. Red Cactus (Hard Spun) filled the place spot, beating out a tiring Sporting Chance. The final time for the 1600 metres was 1:39.87. Second on debut at York last September, Estihdaaf dropped to third tried at Newmarket later that month, and was off the mark at Leicester on Oct. 16. Only eighth in his Jan. 10 Meydan unveiling, he ran second in his first dirt try going 1900 metres on Jan. 24. Estihdaaf is a half-brother to Libreta (Girolamo), SW, $128,660; and his dam is a full-sister to two-time Grade I victress Better Lucky and a half to GIII Marine S. hero Sahara Heat (A.P. Indy). His third dam ins GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint heroine Desert Stormer (Storm Cat). Lifetime Record: 6-2-2-1. O/B-Godolphin (KY). T-Saeed bin Suroor. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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