3rd-JEB, AED75,000, Maiden, 2yo, 1000m, :59.11, ft.
RAAKEZZ (c, 2, Street Boss–Auntie Soph, by Valiant Nature) stamped himself as one to watch over the coming months in Dubai, streaking home to graduate at first asking Friday afternoon. The dark bay looked to hop a bit at the break, but nevertheless showed ample speed to come across to contest the pace nearer the fence. He carried a narrow advantage into the final 200 meters and drew clear with every stride up the hill despite never changing his leads. A $40,000 buyback out of last year's Keeneland September sale, Raakezz breezed an eighth of a mile in a slick :9 4/5 and was hammered down for $410,000 at this year's OBS April sale. Raakezz hails from the Chandler family of Grade I winners Cetewayo (His Majesty) and Dynaforce (Dynaformer). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $12,254.
O-Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid al Maktoum; B-Brownstead Farm (KY); T-Nicholas Bachalard. VIDEO
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