gulfnews.com
18:30
TB - Handicap
1400M(a7F) - Dirt
USD 60,000
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Previous Race Results for gulfnews.com
Stewards' Reports for gulfnews.com
FENCING (USA) - (B Reis): A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the left foreleg. Trainer Mr R Bouresly was notified that prior to the gelding being entered to race again he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for FENCING (USA). INDIANAPOLIS (USA) - (A de Vries): Dipped shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously in the early stages and then had to be steadied when racing tight amongst other runners near the 1200 metres. MUHTARAM (GB) - (F Jara): Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner before shifting in and making contact with another runner. RIFLESCOPE (IRE) - (P Cosgrave): Commenced awkwardly then shifted out and bumped another runner. MODERN HISTORY (IRE) - (G Buckell): On return to scale the rider reported that the gelding pulled up sore. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer Mr M Al Mheiri was notified that prior to the gelding being entered to race again he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for MODERN HISTORY (IRE). BOCHART (GB) - (A Fresu): Shortly after the start was bumped on the hind quarter. RAVEN'S CORNER (IRE) - (R Mullen): Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Shifted ground under pressure in the straight. TEMPUS TEMPORIS (USA) - (Z Kashirgov): A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Acting under the provisions of ERA Rule 21B(a)&(e), Trainer Mr A Al Rayhi was notified that TEMPUS TEMPORIS (US) would not be permitted to exercise, train or race for a period of 21 days, and following must complete a satisfactory gallop in the presence of the ERA Stewards or veterinary officer. KING COLE (USA) - (S Hitchcott): Held up for a clear run for a short distance rounding the home turn. ALWAYS WELCOME (USA) - (T O'Shea): Bumped on jumping.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Raven's Corner (IRE) | Soon led, kicked clear 500m out, ran on well |
02 | King Cole (USA) | Slowly into stride, mid-division, ran on well final 400m, nearest finish |
03 | Mathematics (GB) | Tracked leader, every chance 500m out, ran on same pace final 400m |
04 | Bochart (GB) | Tracked leader, every chance 500m out, one pace final 300m |
05 | Indianapolis (USA) | Raced in rear, ran on same pace final 400m |
06 | Muhtaram (GB) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 400m |
07 | Estidraak (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
08 | Always Welcome (USA) | Slowly into stride, tracked leaders until weakened final 400m |
09 | Riflescope (IRE) | Slowly into stride, never better than mid-division |
10 | Alareef (SAF) | Never near to challenge |
11 | Modern History (IRE) | Never near to challenge |
12 | Fencing (USA) | Never near to challenge |
13 | Tempus Temporis (USA) | Never near to challenge |

1st | 36,000 | 4th | 3,000 | |||
2nd | 12,000 | 5th | 1,800 | |||
3rd | 6,000 | 6th | 1,200 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 10 (4) | 84 | Raven's Corner (IRE) | 55.0 | S Seemar | Richard Mullen | ||
2rd | 1.25 | 12 (1) | 81 | King Cole (USA) | 53.5 | D Watson | Sam Hitchcott | |
3rd | 3.25 | 9 (3) | 84 | Mathematics (GB) | 55.0 | H | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs |
4th | 1 | 7 (9) | 84 | Bochart (GB) | 55.0 | TT | S Seemar | Antonio Fresu |
5th | 2 | 3 (7) | 89 | Indianapolis (USA) | 57.5 | B TT | S Seemar | Adrie de Vries |
6th | 1 | 4 (5) | 87 | Muhtaram (GB) | 56.5 | V | M Al Mheiri | Fernando Jara |
7th | 4 | 8 (10) | 84 | Estidraak (IRE) | 55.0 | TT | A Al Rayhi | Dane O'Neill |
8th | 1 | 13 (6) | 78 | Always Welcome (USA) | 53.0 | V1 TT- | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea |
9th | 1 | 5 (8) | 86 | Riflescope (IRE) | 56.0 | S Seemar | Patrick Cosgrave | |
10th | 2 | 2 (11) | 89 | Alareef (SAF) | 57.5 | B | M de Kock | Jim Crowley |
11th | 0.5 | 6 (2) | 85 | Modern History (IRE) | 55.5 | H | M Al Mheiri | George Buckell ( 1.5 kgs) |
12th | 2 | 1 (12) | 94 | Fencing (USA) | 60.0 | R Bouresly | Bruno Reis | |
13th | 5.5 | 11 (13) | 84 | Tempus Temporis (USA) | 55.0 | BP- | A Al Rayhi | Zalim Kashirgov |
Allowances
Modern History (IRE) (54.0)
Balanchine Sponsored By Citizen K
19:05
TB - Group 2
1800M(a9F) - Turf
USD 200,000
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Previous Race Results for Balanchine Sponsored By Citizen K
Stewards' Reports for Balanchine Sponsored By Citizen K
MUFFRI'HA (IRE) - (P Cosgrave): Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner. VERY SPECIAL (IRE) - (J Crowley): Bumped on jumping. Travelled wide without cover for the majority of the race. When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, the rider explained that VERY SPECIAL (IRE) travelled well in the early and middle stages and could offer no further explanation for her performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. REALTRA (IRE): The saddle had to be re-adjusted at the barrier prior to the start.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
---|---|---|
01 | Opal Tiara (IRE) | Mid-division, ridden 600m out, led 200m out, ran on well |
02 | Via Firenze (IRE) | Settled rear, ran on final 500m, nearest finish |
03 | Muffri'Ha (IRE) | Soon led, ridden 500m out, headed 200m out, lost 2nd final 100m |
04 | Silver Step (FR) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m but never able to challenge |
05 | Very Special (IRE) | Tracked leader, every chance 400m out, one pace final 200m |
06 | Realtra (IRE) | Mid-division, ridden 900m out, soon beaten |

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 | 2 (2) | 109 | Opal Tiara (IRE) | 57.0 | M Channon | Oisin Murphy | ||
2rd | NK | 7 (6) | 102 | Via Firenze (IRE) | 57.0 | TT | P Brandt | Maxime Guyon |
3rd | 1.25 | 4 (3) | 109 | Muffri'Ha (IRE) | 57.0 | W Haggas | Patrick Cosgrave | |
4th | 0.5 | 1 (1) | 107 | Silver Step (FR) | 57.0 | H | P Brandt | Mickael Barzalona |
5th | NS | 5 (4) | 113 | Very Special (IRE) | 58.5 | H | S bin Suroor | Jim Crowley |
6th | 9.75 | 6 (5) | 109 | Realtra (IRE) | 57.0 | R Varian | Andrea Atzeni |
Non Runners
Watch Time
19:40
TB - Handicap
1400M(a7F) - Dirt
USD 160,000
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Previous Race Results for Watch Time
Stewards' Reports for Watch Time
WILD DUDE (USA) - (P Smullen): When questioned regarding the performance of the horse, the rider explained that WILD DUDE (USA) travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure stopped quickly approaching the 400 metres. He further added that the horse appeared short in its action on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M Halford subsequently reported that the horse underwent a scope after the race which appeared normal and was at a loss to explain the performance of WILD DUDE (USA). FANNAAN (USA) - (D O'Neill): Slow to begin and then bumped shortly after. SAHAAFY (USA) - (F Jara): Commenced awkwardly. RAAFID (GB) - (S Hitchcott): Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner. SHAISHEE (USA) - (J Crowley): Commenced awkwardly. Travelled wide without cover in the early and middle stages. ENCIPHER (USA) - (T O'Shea): For a short distance raced tight amongst other runners rounding the home turn.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
---|---|---|
01 | Stunned (GB) | Mid-division, smooth progress to lead 500m out, ran on well |
02 | Ross (IRE) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m, nearest finish |
03 | Encipher (USA) | Slowly into stride, chased leader 600m out, one pace final 300m |
04 | Shaishee (USA) | Mid-division, chased leader 500m out, ran on same pace final 400m |
05 | Fannaan (USA) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
06 | Raafid (GB) | Led main group until weakened final 600m |
07 | Wild Dude (USA) | Never better than mid-division |
08 | Sahaafy (USA) | Soon led, clear 900m out, headed 500m out, weakened quickly |

1st | 96,000 | 4th | 8,000 | |||
2nd | 32,000 | 5th | 4,800 | |||
3rd | 16,000 | 6th | 3,200 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 5 (4) | 100 | Stunned (GB) | 56.0 | V | D Watson | Patrick Dobbs | |
2rd | 1.5 | 4 (7) | 103 | Ross (IRE) | 57.5 | P Schiergen | Adrie de Vries | |
3rd | 0.5 | 8 (3) | 98 | Encipher (USA) | 55.0 | TT | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea |
4th | 1 | 7 (8) | 99 | Shaishee (USA) | 55.5 | V | M Al Mheiri | Jim Crowley |
5th | 5 | 2 (2) | 105 | Fannaan (USA) | 58.5 | M Al Mheiri | Dane O'Neill | |
6th | 0.5 | 6 (1) | 99 | Raafid (GB) | 55.5 | A Al Rayhi | Sam Hitchcott | |
7th | 3 | 1 (6) | 108 | Wild Dude (USA) | 60.0 | BP TT | M Halford | Pat Smullen |
8th | 4 | 3 (5) | 104 | Sahaafy (USA) | 58.0 | V1 | M Al Mheiri | Fernando Jara |
Meydan Sprint Sponsored By Friday
20:15
TB - Group 3
1000M(a5F) - Turf
USD 175,000
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Previous Race Results for Meydan Sprint Sponsored By Friday
Stewards' Reports for Meydan Sprint Sponsored By Friday
SOLE POWER (GB) - (P Smullen): Slow to begin. DRAGON FALLS (IRE) - (B Reis): Commenced awkwardly and lost ground. LINE OF REASON (IRE) - (R Mullen): Shifted out on jumping and lost ground. HARRY HURRICANE (GB) - (P Cosgrave): Knuckled on jumping. THE HAPPY PRINCE (IRE) - (A de Vries): During the race lost its right-fore plate.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Ertijaal (IRE) | Tracked leader, led 500m out, ran on well, easily |
02 | Jungle Cat (IRE) | Mid-division, ran on well final 400m but no chance with winner |
03 | Caspian Prince (IRE) | Tracked leader, every chance 600m out, ran on same pace final 400m |
04 | Speed Hawk (USA) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 400m |
05 | Watchable (GB) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 400m |
06 | Sole Power (GB) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge but ran on final 400m |
07 | Harry Hurricane (GB) | Never better than mid-division |
08 | Line Of Reason (IRE) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
09 | Moviesta (USA) | Never near to challenge |
10 | Dragon Falls (IRE) | Slowly into stride, always in rear |
11 | The Happy Prince (IRE) | Soon led, headed and weakened 500m out |

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 (8) | 118 | Ertijaal (IRE) | 57.0 | A Al Rayhi | Jim Crowley | ||
2rd | 2.75 | 1 (1) | 112 | Jungle Cat (IRE) | 57.0 | CP | C Appleby | William Buick |
3rd | 4.25 | 7 (7) | 107 | Caspian Prince (IRE) | 57.0 | H TT | R Fell | Patrick Dobbs |
4th | 1 | 6 (6) | 104 | Speed Hawk (USA) | 57.0 | TT | D Selvaratnam | Christopher Hayes |
5th | SH | 9 (9) | 101 | Watchable (GB) | 57.0 | CP | D O'Meara | Colm O'Donoghue |
6th | 0.75 | 3 (3) | 107 | Sole Power (GB) | 57.0 | E Lynam | Pat Smullen | |
7th | 2 | 10 (10) | 99 | Harry Hurricane (GB) | 57.0 | EB | G Baker | Patrick Cosgrave |
8th | 0.75 | 5 (5) | 100 | Line Of Reason (IRE) | 57.0 | P Midgley | Richard Mullen | |
9th | 3.75 | 2 (2) | 107 | Moviesta (USA) | 57.0 | CP B- | E Lynam | William Lee |
10th | 2.75 | 4 (4) | 97 | Dragon Falls (IRE) | 57.0 | R Bouresly | Bruno Reis | |
11th | 6.5 | 11 (11) | 110 | The Happy Prince (IRE) | 58.0 | B1 H- TT | J Moore | Adrie de Vries |
Zabeel Mile Sponsored By Gulf News
20:50
TB - Group 2
1600M(a8F) - Turf
USD 250,000
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Previous Race Results for Zabeel Mile Sponsored By Gulf News
Stewards' Reports for Zabeel Mile Sponsored By Gulf News
CYMRIC (USA) - (M Barzalona): Held up for a clear run rounding the home turn. Rider dropped his whip near the 50 metres when brushed by another runner. GIFTED MASTER (IRE) - (P Smullen): Commenced awkwardly. FANCIFUL ANGEL (IRE) - (D Muscutt): Slow to begin. Raced keen in the early stages. LIGHT THE LIGHTS (SAF) - (B Fayd'Herbe): Raced keen in the early stages. NOAH FROM GOA (SAF) - (C Soumillon): Held up momentarily for a clear run rounding the home turn. Lay in under pressure in the straight and brushed another runner passing the 400 metres and again near the 50 metres. FLASH FIRE (IRE) - (W Buick): When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, the rider explained that FLASH FIRE (IRE) never travelled well and failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure near the 800 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. General: Trainer Mr H Palmer (GIFTED MASTER (IRE)) was fined AED 500 under the provisions of ERA Rule 51(vii) for the late gear change to race the gelding with a shadow roll.
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Championship (IRE) | Mid-division, smooth progress to lead 300m out, ran on well |
02 | Noah From Goa (SAF) | Mid-division, ridden 500m out, ran on final 300m but no chance with winner |
03 | Cymric (USA) | Settled rear, chased leader 400m out, 2nd 300m out, lost 2nd close home |
04 | Gifted Master (IRE) | Soon led, headed 300m out, weakened final 200m |
05 | Light The Lights (SAF) | Tracked leader until outpaced final 400m |
06 | Fanciful Angel (IRE) | Slowly into stride, never better than mid-division |
07 | Flash Fire (IRE) | Slowly into stride, Never near to challenge |

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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 2 (2) | 114 | Championship (IRE) | 58.5 | TT | A bin Harmash | Colm O'Donoghue | |
2rd | 2.75 | 6 (6) | 114 | Noah From Goa (SAF) | 57.0 | M de Kock | Christophe Soumillon | |
3rd | HD | 1 (1) | 111 | Cymric (USA) | 57.0 | C Appleby | Mickael Barzalona | |
4th | 2.5 | 3 (3) | 110 | Gifted Master (IRE) | 57.0 | H Palmer | Pat Smullen | |
5th | 1.5 | 5 (5) | 111 | Light The Lights (SAF) | 57.0 | M de Kock | Bernard Fayd'Herbe | |
6th | 6.25 | 4 (4) | 108 | Fanciful Angel (IRE) | 57.0 | EP | M Botti | Daniel Muscutt |
7th | 14.5 | 7 (7) | 112 | Flash Fire (IRE) | 57.0 | C Appleby | William Buick |
InsideOut
21:25
TB - Handicap
1600M(a8F) - Dirt
USD 125,000
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Previous Race Results for InsideOut
Stewards' Reports for InsideOut
AMERICAN HOPE (USA) - (A de Vries): Was difficult to load. Lay out rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, the rider explained that AMERICAN HOPE (USA) did not appreciate racing amongst other horses and only ran on fair in the straight. Trainer Mr S bin Suroor was notified that prior to the gelding being entered to race again it must complete one satisfactory stalls test. NEED TO KNOW (SAF) - (P Cosgrave): Acting on a report from the Starter that NEED TO KNOW (SAF) could not be placed in its starting stall, to avoid further delay Stewards ordered the gelding a late withdrawal at 9:27 p.m. under the provisions of ERA Rule 20(ix)(b). Trainer Mr A Al Rayhi was notified that prior to the horse being entered to race again it must complete two satisfactory stalls test. DIFERENT DIMENSION (USA) - (R Mullen): Travelled wide without cover in the early and middle stages. BEACHY HEAD (IRE) - (T O'Shea): Commenced awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils. Acting under the provisions of ERA Rule 21B(a)&(e), Trainer Mr A Al Rayhi was notified that BEACHY HEAD (IRE) would not be permitted to exercise, train or race for a period of 21 days, and following must complete a satisfactory gallop in the presence of the ERA Stewards or veterinary officer. CORNWALLVILLE (IRE) – (O Murphy): A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame in the left foreleg. Trainer Mr R Fell was notified that prior to the horse being entered to race again he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for CORNWALLVILLE (IRE).
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
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01 | Heavy Metal (GB) | Soon led, ridden clear 400m out, ran on well, easily |
02 | Nathr (USA) | Tracked leader, every chance 400m out, ran on same pace final 300m |
03 | Brex Drago (ITY) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 400m |
04 | Footbridge (USA) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m but never able to challenge |
05 | American Hope (USA) | Mid-division, weakened final 400m |
06 | Calder Prince (IRE) | Never better than mid-division |
07 | Diferent Dimension (USA) | Tracked leader until weakened final 500m |
08 | Cornwallville (IRE) | Slowly into stride, raced in rear, virtually pulled up 700m out |
PU | Beachy Head (IRE) | Broke awkwardly, raced in rear, pulled up 800m out |
W | Need To Know (SAF) | Withdrawn at start by order of the Stewards |

1st | 75,000 | 4th | 6,250 | |||
2nd | 25,000 | 5th | 3,750 | |||
3rd | 12,500 | 6th | 2,500 |
FP | Margin | No (Draw) | OR | Horse | Wgt (Kgs) | Equipment | Trainer | Jockey |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 2 (2) | 104 | Heavy Metal (GB) | 59.5 | S bin Ghadayer | Mickael Barzalona | ||
2rd | 3.75 | 5 (3) | 100 | Nathr (USA) | 57.5 | V | D Watson | Jim Crowley |
3rd | 1.25 | 4 (7) | 102 | Brex Drago (ITY) | 58.5 | M Botti | Antonio Fresu | |
4th | 1.25 | 1 (10) | 105 | Footbridge (USA) | 60.0 | B | C Appleby | William Buick |
5th | 1.5 | 3 (4) | 102 | American Hope (USA) | 58.5 | S bin Suroor | Adrie de Vries | |
6th | NK | 10 (1) | 95 | Calder Prince (IRE) | 55.0 | T Dascombe | Richard Kingscote | |
7th | 4.75 | 7 (9) | 98 | Diferent Dimension (USA) | 56.5 | B | P Wolsley | Richard Mullen |
8th | 16.5 | 9 (8) | 96 | Cornwallville (IRE) | 55.5 | B1 TT | R Fell | Oisin Murphy |
PU | 8 (6) | 96 | Beachy Head (IRE) | 55.5 | TT | A Al Rayhi | Tadhg O'Shea | |
W | 6 (5) | 99 | Need To Know (SAF) | 57.0 | B TT | A Al Rayhi | Patrick Cosgrave |
Dubai Millennium Stakes Sponsored By Wheels
22:00
TB - Group 3
2000M(a10F) - Turf
USD 200,000
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Previous Race Results for Dubai Millennium Stakes Sponsored By Wheels
Stewards' Reports for Dubai Millennium Stakes Sponsored By Wheels
Finishing Position | Horse | Comments |
---|---|---|
01 | Zarak (FR) | Tracked leaders, smooth progress to lead 300m out, ran on well |
02 | Earnshaw (USA) | Settled rear, ran on final 400m but no chance with winner |
03 | Promising Run (USA) | Soon led, keen, headed 300m out, ran on same pace |
04 | Sanshaawes (SAF) | Mid-division, ran on same pace final 500m |
05 | Master The World (IRE) | Never near to challenge but ran on final 400m |
06 | Elite Excalibur (AUS) | Tracked leaders until outpaced final 400m |
07 | Manson (GB) | Slowly into stride, never near to challenge |
08 | Fauvism (USA) | Never better than mid-division |
09 | Khusoosy (USA) | Tracked leader, every chance 500m out, weakened final 300m |
10 | Elliptique (IRE) | 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 | 4 (4) | 116 | Zarak (FR) | 56.5 | A De Royer-Dupré | Christophe Soumillon | ||
2rd | 1.75 | 5 (5) | 110 | Earnshaw (USA) | 57.0 | TT | S bin Ghadayer | Mickael Barzalona |
3rd | 1.5 | 10 (10) | 108 | Promising Run (USA) | 56.0 | CP | S bin Suroor | Oisin Murphy |
4th | 1 | 1 (1) | 111 | Sanshaawes (SAF) | 57.0 | M de Kock | Patrick Cosgrave | |
5th | 2.75 | 8 (8) | 106 | Master The World (IRE) | 57.0 | CP | D Elsworth | Dane O'Neill |
6th | NK | 6 (6) | 109 | Elite Excalibur (AUS) | 57.0 | CP | S Burridge | Michael Rodd |
7th | 1.5 | 3 (3) | 95 | Manson (GB) | 56.5 | D Ffrench Davis | Patrick Dobbs | |
8th | 1 | 7 (7) | 95 | Fauvism (USA) | 57.0 | R Bouresly | Bruno Reis | |
9th | 1.25 | 9 (9) | 105 | Khusoosy (USA) | 57.0 | B1 TT | A Al Rayhi | Jim Crowley |
10th | 2.5 | 2 (2) | 115 | Elliptique (IRE) | 59.5 | S Seemar | Richard Mullen |