Dubai Classic

[analizethis]

Any opinion on the chances of Snaafy? He looks to have a nice forward moving pattern and by Kingmambo should get the distance.

He has already shown 4 points of development in a short period of time but only 2 points from his only race in 2008. He gets a competent jockey in Hills but does anybody know anything about this trainer?

Beyond that, I am thinking that Arson Squad and Asiatic Boy deserve a look along with Albertus Maximus (who probably merits favoritism) although AS might have some distance limitations.

Thoughts?

[Michael D.]

I don\'t have a strong view on Snaafy, but you are going to get huge odds with the US runners taking a ton of money.

I like 2nd favorite Asiatic Boy. Has the huge run over the surface in \'07. De Kock didn\'t quite have him ready to go last year.

[P-Dub]

How about Casino Drive?  3YO top of 0, gets back to the 0 second start as a 4YO.  Just won over an off track, bred for the distance.

Asiatic Boy looks like a bounce candidate to me. Big neg number as a 4yo, hasn\'t approached it until last race where he ran a  1.75. However, I hesitate to go against anything Michael suggests. Always respect your opinions Michael.

Casino Drive at 8/1 ML is a pretty square price.

[RICH]

the key, look at the dam, mud loving number, Joe is possible in the $ at 50-1