Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By EGA
19:00
PA - Group I
2200M(a11F) - Dirt
USD 70,000
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FAST
True
16
Previous Race Results for Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By EGA
Stewards' Reports for Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By EGA
HAJEEEB (FR) – (W Smith): Held up approaching the 400 metres. When questioned regarding the apparent improvement performance, Trainer M. N Samiri explained that the horse was better suited to the increased distance of tonight’s race. VERSAC PY (FR) – (P Hanagan): Commenced awkwardly and dipped. Lay outwards passing the 200 metres. AF LAFEH (AE) - (T O’Shea): Raced wide without cover throughout. Bumped and inconvenienced at the 200 metres.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Haajeb (FR) | Settled rear, ridden 600m out, kept on well to lead final 200m |
02 | Versac Py (FR) | Slowly into stride, tracked leader, led 400m out, headed 200m out, kept on same pace |
03 | Af Lafeh (AE) | Settled rear, smooth progress 800m out, every chance 300m out, one pace final 200m |
04 | Haanoof (FR) | Never near to challenge but kept on final 400m |
05 | Richlore (US) | Slowly into stride, settled rear, never able to challenge |
06 | Burning Breeze (US) | Never better than mid-division |
07 | Rb Smokin Rich (US) | Soon led, headed & weakened 400m out |

1st | 42,000 | 4th | 3,500 | |||
2nd | 14,000 | 5th | 2,100 | |||
3rd | 7,000 | 6th | 1,400 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 3 (3) | 95 | Haajeb (FR) | 57.0 | B | N Samiri | Wayne Smith | |
2rd | 3.75 | 4 (4) | 122 | Versac Py (FR) | 57.0 | B | E Charpy | Paul Hanagan |
3rd | 2.25 | 7 (7) | 106 | Af Lafeh (AE) | 57.0 | CP | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea |
4th | 2.5 | 2 (2) | 87 | Haanoof (FR) | 55.0 | N Samiri | Patrick Dobbs | |
5th | NK | 6 (6) | 111 | Richlore (US) | 55.0 | B TT | E Lemartinel | Gerald Avranche |
6th | 1 | 1 (1) | 112 | Burning Breeze (US) | 57.0 | H Alalawi | Royston Ffrench | |
7th | 2.25 | 5 (5) | 113 | Rb Smokin Rich (US) | 57.0 | B | E Lemartinel | Jose Santiago |
EGA Billet Trophy
19:35
TB - Handicap
1000M(a5F) - Turf
USD 120,000
Fine
GOOD
16
Previous Race Results for EGA Billet Trophy
Stewards' Reports for EGA Billet Trophy
HOTOTO (GB) – (L Morris): Commenced awkwardly. NAADIRR (IRE) – (C Soumillon): When questioned regarding his riding approaching the 500 metres and specifically the reason he elected to angle outwards to race on the extreme outside of the field and not improve to the inside, Jockey C Soumillon explained that at that stage of the race he was blocked and in any event was not getting taken into the race. He was reluctant to progress to the inside of the field as the gelding, in his opinion is better suited when left for a final run. Under these circumstances he elected to shift to the outside in attempt to obtain clear running and finish the race off. When questioned regarding the lack of whip use on the gelding, Jockey Soumillon advised the gelding was giving its best and in the past the whip had been used sparingly on the gelding. Assistant trainer Mrs L Botti advised that the gelding was better suited to a race distance of 1200 metres and confirmed that the whip is used sparingly on the gelding. Stewards noted Jockey Soumillon’s comments but advised Jockey C Soumillon that he must ensure he rides in a manner at all times as to leave no reason for questioning. SPEED HAWK (USA) – (J Doyle): Commenced awkwardly. MUBTAGHAA (IRE) – (D O’Neill): Bumped on jumping. Held up approaching the 300 metres. ROI DE VITESSE (IRE) – (P Smullen): Bumped on jumping. GREEN DOOR (IRE) – (A Atzeni): Shifted in bumping another runner. OVER THE OCEAN (USA) – (W Buick): Slow into stride. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. SAAYERR (GB) – (C Hayes): Commenced awkwardly shifting in. FITYAAN (GB) - (T O’Shea): Shifted in bumping another runner. FOXY FOREVER (IRE) – (R Mullen): Fractious in the barrier prior to the start. Shifted in on jumping. Trainer Mr M Wigham reported that on return to the stabling box the gelding had a laceration above its right eye.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Ertijaal (IRE) | Tracked leader, led 300m out, ran on well, comfortably |
02 | Fityaan (GB) | Mid-division, ran on final 400m but no chance with winner |
03 | Roi De Vitesse (IRE) | Settled rear, ran on final 500m, nearest finish |
04 | Naadirr (IRE) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge but ran on final 500m nearest finish |
05 | Speed Hawk (USA) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 400m |
06 | Sir Maximilian (IRE) | Tracked leader until outpaced final 300m |
07 | Mubtaghaa (IRE) | Settled rear, never near to challenge |
08 | Caspian Prince (IRE) | Soon led, headed 300m out, ran on same pace |
09 | Foxy Forever (IRE) | Tracked leader, every chance 500m out, one pace final 400m |
10 | Green Door (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
11 | Liber (GB) | Never better than mid-division |
12 | Saayerr (GB) | Tracked leader until outpaced 500m out |
13 | Muharaaj (IRE) | Always rear |
14 | Over The Ocean (USA) | Never near to challenge |
15 | Hototo (GB) | Slowly away, always in rear |

1st | 72,000 | 4th | 6,000 | |||
2nd | 24,000 | 5th | 3,600 | |||
3rd | 12,000 | 6th | 2,400 |
Non Runners
Cape Verdi Sponsored By EGA
20:10
TB - Group 2
1600M(a8F) - Turf
USD 200,000
Fine
GOOD
16
Previous Race Results for Cape Verdi Sponsored By EGA
Stewards' Reports for Cape Verdi Sponsored By EGA
ALMASHOOQA (AUS) – (P Hanagan): Over-raced in the early stages. Rider reported that the filly had travelled well throughout however, when put under pressure in the straight, the filly was reluctant to stretch out. MALKA (FR) – (M Barzalona): Made the 800 metres turn awkwardly. MORE ASPEN (USA) – (R Mullen): Over-raced in the early stages throwing its head.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Very Special (IRE) | Soon led, ridden 400m out, ran on well, easily |
02 | Excilly (GB) | Slowly into stride, mid-division, ran on final 300m but no chance with winner |
03 | More Aspen (USA) | Led main group, ridden 600m out, ran on same pace final 400m |
04 | Si Luna (GER) | Always mid-division |
05 | Malka (FR) | Always in rear |
05 | Icecapada (IRE) | Always in rear |
07 | Almashooqa (AUS) | Mid-division, ridden 700m out, soon beaten |

1st | 120,000 | 4th | 10,000 | |||
2nd | 40,000 | 5th | 6,000 | |||
3rd | 20,000 | 6th | 2,400 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 7 (7) | 104 | Very Special (IRE) | 59.0 | H | S bin Suroor | James Doyle | |
2rd | 3 | 1 (1) | 102 | Excilly (GB) | 59.0 | T Dascombe | Richard Kingscote | |
3rd | 0.5 | 6 (6) | 104 | More Aspen (USA) | 59.0 | S Seemar | Richard Mullen | |
4th | 2.25 | 5 (5) | 108 | Si Luna (GER) | 59.0 | W Mongil | Christophe Soumillon | |
5th | 2 | 3 (3) | 102 | Malka (FR) | 59.0 | P Brandt | Mickael Barzalona | |
5th | DH | 4 (4) | 102 | Icecapada (IRE) | 59.0 | N Petersen | William Buick | |
7th | 2.5 | 2 (2) | 104 | Almashooqa (AUS) | 56.0 | B- | M de Kock | Paul Hanagan |
Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By EGA
20:45
TB - Group 2
1900M(a9.5F) - Dirt
USD 250,000
Fine
FAST
True
16
Previous Race Results for Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By EGA
Stewards' Reports for Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By EGA
MUNAASER (GB) – (P Hanagan): Rider’s whip snapped near the 400 metres. GOLD CITY (IRE) – (R Mullen): Lay outwards on jumping. FAULKNER (GB) – (P Dobbs): Slow into stride. PRAYER FOR RELIEF (USA) – (C Soumillon): Raced wide without cover throughout. SPECIAL FIGHTER (IRE) – (F Jara): Raced wide without cover throughout.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Frosted (USA) | Tracked leader, smooth progress 500m out, led 300m out, easily |
02 | Gold City (IRE) | Slowly into stride, tracked leader, every chance 300m out, ran on same pace final 200m |
03 | Faulkner (GB) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m but no chance with first two |
04 | Munaaser (GB) | Soon led, headed 300m out, weakened final 100m |
05 | Prayer For Relief (USA) | Tracked leaders, every chance 600m out, one pace final 500m |
06 | Special Fighter (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
07 | Layl (USA) | Slowly into stride, always in rear |
08 | Mind That Boy (IRE) | Always in rear |
09 | Elnaawi (USA) | Never better than mid-division |

1st | 150,000 | 4th | 12,500 | |||
2nd | 50,000 | 5th | 7,500 | |||
3rd | 25,000 | 6th | 5,000 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
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1st | 5 (5) | 120 | Frosted (USA) | 57.0 | B | K McLaughlin | William Buick | |
2rd | 5 | 4 (4) | 108 | Gold City (IRE) | 57.5 | B TT | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |
3rd | 2.75 | 6 (6) | 108 | Faulkner (GB) | 57.5 | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs | |
4th | SH | 1 (1) | 104 | Munaaser (GB) | 57.5 | A Al Rayhi | Paul Hanagan | |
5th | HD | 7 (7) | 110 | Prayer For Relief (USA) | 57.5 | B | M de Kock | Christophe Soumillon |
6th | 4 | 8 (8) | 111 | Special Fighter (IRE) | 57.5 | M Al Mheiri | Fernando Jara | |
7th | 0.5 | 9 (9) | 109 | Layl (USA) | 57.5 | V | D Watson | Sam Hitchcott |
8th | 3.75 | 2 (2) | 107 | Mind That Boy (IRE) | 57.0 | S bin Ghadayer | Mickael Barzalona | |
9th | 2.75 | 3 (3) | 104 | Elnaawi (USA) | 57.5 | V | K McLaughlin | Dane O'Neill |
EGA Potlines Trophy
21:20
TB - Handicap
2810M(a14F) - Turf
USD 150,000
Fine
GOOD
16
Previous Race Results for EGA Potlines Trophy
Stewards' Reports for EGA Potlines Trophy
STAR EMPIRE (SAF) – (C Soumillon): Bumped and carried outwards on straightening near the 400 metres. FAMOUS KID (USA) – (J Doyle): Checked near the 2300 metres. When angling out in the straight, made contact with another runner. EYE IN THE SKY (IRE) – (W Buick): Restrained when held tight by another runner near the 2300 metres. Raced wide without cover throughout. RIO TIGRE (IRE) – (M Barzalona): Carried inwards on straightening. CERTERACH (IRE) – (P Smullen): Slow to begin. PAENE MAGNUS (IRE) – (F Tylicki): Held tight by another runner and steadied at 2300 metres. BATTERSEA (GB) – (A Atzeni): Was impeded approaching the 400 metres behind a tiring runner. LAYALI AL ANDALUS (GB) – (R Mullen): Baulked on jumping. Inconvenienced passing the 400 metres by a tiring runner. TOPCLAS (FR) – (X Ziani): Shifted inwards on straightening. General: Jockey D David (BEDALE (GB)) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of ERA Rule 69(i), in that he allowed his mount to shift in near the 2300 metres, when not clear of EYE IN THE SKY (IRE)(W Buick), which was tightened for room and had to be restrained and shift inwards causing PAENE MAGNUS (IRE)(F Tylicki) to steady and shift in, resulting in FAMOUS KID (USA)(J Doyle) restraining and losing ground. Jockey D David had his license to ride in races suspended for two race meetings (Meydan 13.02.2016 & Abu Dhabi 14.02.2016). In accessing penalty Stewards deemed the interference to be in the mid-range and took into account D David’s guilty plea and good careless riding record.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Battersea (GB) | Keen in rear, smooth progress 600m out, ridden to lead final strides |
02 | Paene Magnus (IRE) | Tracked leaders, led 400m out, ran on well, headed near line |
03 | Famous Kid (USA) | Mid-division, ran on final 400m nearest finish |
04 | Rio Tigre (IRE) | Settled rear, ran on well final 400m nearest finish |
05 | Star Empire (SAF) | Mid-division, smooth progress 1000m out, ran on same pace final 600m |
06 | Topclas (FR) | Never near to challenge but ran on final 400m |
07 | Semeen (GB) | Tracked leading duo, every chance 500m out, one pace final 400m |
08 | Layali Al Andalus (GB) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
09 | Eye In The Sky (IRE) | Tracked leaders, every chance 400m out, one pace final 300m |
10 | Keep In Line (GER) | Soon led, headed & weakened 400m out |
11 | Certerach (IRE) | Slowly away, never near to challenge |
12 | Jeeraan (USA) | Never better than mid-division |
13 | Bedale (GB) | Tracked leader until outpaced 700m out |

1st | 90,000 | 4th | 7,500 | |||
2nd | 30,000 | 5th | 4,500 | |||
3rd | 15,000 | 6th | 3,000 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 9 (3) | 98 | Battersea (GB) | 53.0 | R Varian | Andrea Atzeni | ||
2rd | SH | 6 (5) | 100 | Paene Magnus (IRE) | 54.0 | H TT | A bin Harmash | Frederik Tylicki |
3rd | 1 | 2 (2) | 110 | Famous Kid (USA) | 58.5 | S bin Suroor | James Doyle | |
4th | 1.75 | 4 (9) | 105 | Rio Tigre (IRE) | 56.0 | S bin Ghadayer | Mickael Barzalona | |
5th | SH | 1 (8) | 113 | Star Empire (SAF) | 60.0 | M de Kock | Christophe Soumillon | |
6th | 4 | 14 (13) | 97 | Topclas (FR) | 53.0 | CP2 V- | A bin Harmash | Xavier Ziani |
7th | NK | 13 (12) | 96 | Semeen (GB) | 53.0 | F Nass | Luke Morris | |
8th | 5.5 | 12 (6) | 95 | Layali Al Andalus (GB) | 53.0 | B- | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |
9th | 3.75 | 3 (7) | 105 | Eye In The Sky (IRE) | 56.0 | TT | N Petersen | William Buick |
10th | 0.75 | 11 (1) | 100 | Keep In Line (GER) | 53.0 | CP | S bin Suroor | David Probert |
11th | 5.25 | 5 (4) | 104 | Certerach (IRE) | 55.5 | CP | M Halford | Pat Smullen |
12th | NK | 8 (11) | 99 | Jeeraan (USA) | 53.5 | D Watson | Paul Hanagan | |
13th | 25 | 10 (10) | 95 | Bedale (GB) | 53.0 | V- | E Oertel | Derreck David |
Overweights
Paene Magnus (IRE) (54.5)
Non Runners
Firebreak Stakes Sponsored By EGA
21:55
TB - Group 3
1600M(a8F) - Dirt
USD 200,000
Fine
FAST
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16
Previous Race Results for Firebreak Stakes Sponsored By EGA
Stewards' Reports for Firebreak Stakes Sponsored By EGA
WATERSHED (USA) - (J Doyle): Slow to begin. MUBTAAHIJ (IRE) - (C Soumillon): A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. ONE MAN BAND (IRE) – (P Dobbs): Over-raced in the early and middle stages. INDIANAPOLIS (USA) – (R Mullen): Raced wide without cover throughout.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Confrontation (USA) | Tracked leading pair, ridden to lead final 50m |
02 | One Man Band (IRE) | Soon led, ridden 400m out. ran on but headed final strides |
03 | Watershed (USA) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge but ran on final 400m |
04 | Le Bernardin (USA) | Tracked leaders, every chance 300m out, one pace final 200m |
05 | Mubtaahij (IRE) | Settled rear, ridden 600m out, ran on same pace final 400m |
06 | Long River (USA) | Always in rear |
07 | Indianapolis (USA) | Never better than mid-division |

1st | 120,000 | 4th | 10,000 | |||
2nd | 40,000 | 5th | 6,000 | |||
3rd | 20,000 | 6th | 4,000 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 1 (1) | 107 | Confrontation (USA) | 57.0 | K McLaughlin | William Buick | ||
2rd | 2 | 6 (6) | 110 | One Man Band (IRE) | 57.0 | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs | |
3rd | SH | 3 (3) | 102 | Watershed (USA) | 57.0 | K McLaughlin | James Doyle | |
4th | 0.75 | 5 (5) | 113 | Le Bernardin (USA) | 58.5 | TT | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea |
5th | 1.5 | 4 (4) | 119 | Mubtaahij (IRE) | 57.0 | M de Kock | Christophe Soumillon | |
6th | 0.5 | 2 (2) | 104 | Long River (USA) | 57.0 | V1 B- TT- | S bin Ghadayer | Royston Ffrench |
7th | 10 | 7 (7) | 102 | Indianapolis (USA) | 57.0 | V1 B- TT | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |
EGA Casthouse Trophy
22:30
TB - Handicap
2000M(a10F) - Turf
USD 175,000
Fine
GOOD
16
Previous Race Results for EGA Casthouse Trophy
Stewards' Reports for EGA Casthouse Trophy
SANSHAAWES (SAF) – (S Hitchcott): Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. NOLOHAY (IRE) – (P Hanagan): Raced wide without cover throughout. Steadied, when tiring near the 300 metres. Lost its right fore plate during the race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. HASANOUR (USA) – (W Buick): Rider reported that the gelding hung out approaching the turn and in the straight. MEADOW CREEK (GB) - (P Dobbs): Raced in restricted room over the final 75 metres. TANNAAF (IRE) – (C Soumillon): Slow to begin. When questioned rider explained that the colt had travelled well throughout but failed to accelerate on straightening. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. BAYRIR (FR) – (M Barzalona): Commenced awkwardly. Bumped on straightening near the 300 metres. MAJEED (GB) – (A Atzeni): Slow to begin. SNOW SQUALL (GB) – (F Tylicki): Unruly in the Parade Ring and after being mounted on the track the gelding took charge of its rider galloping a full circuit of the track. Was withdrawn by the order of the Steward acting on veterinary advice at 10.26pm. Trainer Mr A bin Harmash explained that this was the first start for the gelding for some considerable time and the gelding was “fresh” however he undertook to conduct further schooling with the gelding. ZAMAAM (GB) – (D O’Neill): When over-racing steadied near the 1400 meters. General: Jockey P Smullen (ELLEVAL (IRE)) was reprimanded under the provision of ERA Rule 69B(a) for using the whip to excess.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Think Ahead (GB) | Tracked leaders, led 300m out, ran on well |
02 | Elleval (IRE) | Mid-division, chased leaders 600m out, ran on final 400m, nearest finish |
03 | Zamaam (GB) | Mid-division, ran on final 400m nearest finish |
04 | Sanshaawes (SAF) | Well away, soon led, ridden 600m out, headed 300m out, weakened final 200m |
05 | Meadow Creek (GB) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m but never able to challenge |
06 | Tellina (SAF) | Tracked leading pair, keen, every chance 300m out, one pace final 200m |
07 | Zambucca (SAF) | Never better than mid-division |
08 | Majeed (GB) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
09 | Mustadeem (IRE) | Tracked leaders, every chance 500m out, weakened final 300m |
10 | Bayrir (FR) | Never near to challenge |
11 | Tannaaf (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
12 | Hasanour (USA) | Never near to challenge |
13 | Nolohay (IRE) | Tracked leading pair until outpaced final 600m |
W | Snow Squall (GB) | Withdrawn at the Start by order of the Stewards |

1st | 105,000 | 4th | 8,750 | |||
2nd | 35,000 | 5th | 5,250 | |||
3rd | 17,500 | 6th | 3,500 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 8 (10) | 102 | Think Ahead (GB) | 56.0 | CP | S bin Suroor | James Doyle | |
2rd | 0.5 | 4 (5) | 106 | Elleval (IRE) | 57.5 | CP | D Marnane | Pat Smullen |
3rd | SH | 13 (3) | 100 | Zamaam (GB) | 55.0 | TT | E Charpy | Dane O'Neill |
4th | 1 | 1 (9) | 111 | Sanshaawes (SAF) | 60.0 | M de Kock | Sam Hitchcott | |
5th | 0.5 | 6 (7) | 104 | Meadow Creek (GB) | 56.5 | B- | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs |
6th | 0.5 | 2 (1) | 110 | Tellina (SAF) | 59.5 | B1 | M de Kock | Wayne Smith |
7th | 1 | 9 (11) | 102 | Zambucca (SAF) | 56.0 | B | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |
8th | 0.5 | 11 (2) | 100 | Majeed (GB) | 55.0 | D Simcock | Andrea Atzeni | |
9th | 2 | 14 (6) | 100 | Mustadeem (IRE) | 54.5 | TT | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea |
10th | NK | 10 (8) | 100 | Bayrir (FR) | 55.0 | TT | N Al Mandeel | Mickael Barzalona |
11th | NK | 7 (14) | 105 | Tannaaf (IRE) | 56.5 | M de Kock | Christophe Soumillon | |
12th | 3.75 | 5 (12) | 104 | Hasanour (USA) | 56.5 | M Halford | William Buick | |
13th | 16 | 3 (13) | 108 | Nolohay (IRE) | 58.5 | V | M Al Mheiri | Paul Hanagan |
W | 12 (4) | 100 | Snow Squall (GB) | 55.0 | TT | A bin Harmash | Frederik Tylicki |
Overweights
Tannaaf (IRE) (57.0)