Stewards' Reports for Etihad Museum (Div 1)

On the morning of the meeting ERA Stewards and representatives of the Dubai Racing Club inspected both the dirt and turf tracks to assess their suitability for racing, after 30mm of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours. The dirt track had been sealed and was found to be suitable to race, however a section of turf approximately 25 metres long approaching the winning post, was found to be significantly softer than the remainder of the track. Consideration was given to available remedial work that could be attempted however concerns for the safety of horses and riders given the change in surfaces meant that the decision was made to transfer races 3 and 4 to the dirt track and abandon race 7 due to the dirt track being unable to accommodate a 1000 metre start. Due to continued rain, the track condition was downgraded from Fast to Muddy at 4pm. Prior to the running of race 1 a delegation of riders, the ERA Stewards and DRC Track Maintenance Manager Mr. Patrick Baker inspected a section of the dirt track leaving the 1400 metre chute, which had retained more water than the remainder of the track. The track was deemed suitable to race. AF RAMI (FR) - (L Chimenes): On jumping shifted out and bumped another runner. AF FAKHAMA (AE) - (D O'Neill): When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, the rider could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. JAP HADAD (AE) - (R Ffrench): Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. ONLY NOW (US) - (P Cosgrave): Shortly after the start shifted out and bumped another runner. AF BAREEQ (FR) - (T O'Shea): Began awkwardly. Near the1200 metres shifted in abruptly before being straightened by its rider. AS DHOFAR ALAIN (OM) - (E Chaves): Bumped on jumping. QALB ALMUTAWA (AE) - (S Kirrane): Slow to begin before being bumped by another runner shortly after. Raced ungenerously in the early stages, shifting ground both ways. TAJ AL IZZ (FR) - (A Fresu): Slow to begin. Got its head up when avoiding kickback in the middle stages. AL KHALEEJY (GB) - (A Al Balushi): Began awkwardly. FARHAT MARAWAN (AE) - (J Rosales): Slow to begin and lost ground.

Stewards' Reports for Dubai Frame (Div 2)

AF SHARA (FR) - (M Rodrigues): Enroute to the barrier the rider was harmlessly dislodged before being remounted. On arrival at the barrier underwent a veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race. ALGHANNY (GB) - (S Al Balushi): Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, the rider reported that in his opinion ALGHANNY (GB) did not appreciate today’s track conditions. CELTIC HAROON (FR) - (L Chimenes): Began awkwardly and shifted out. Bumped on two occasions by another runner near the 300 metres. AF WASEEMA (AE) - (R Mullen): Began awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground. SNF RAYAH (AE) - (S Kirrane): Slow to begin, tightened between runners and lost ground. AF KARRAS (AE) - (M Staiti): On arrival at the barrier underwent a veterinary examination after being kicked by another runner and was deemed unsuitable to race. Acting on this advice, Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of the colt at 7:08pm. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a cut to the left fore-cannon. Trainer Mr. M Daggash was advised that prior to the gelding entering to race again he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for AF KARRAS (AE). AF MATHAKEEL (FR) - (T O'Shea): Lay out rounding the home turn. BAAHYA (GB) - (M Martinez): Slow to begin. GEMSTONE DIXIE (US) - (E Chaves): On jumping shifted out. Near the 300 metres lay in and bumped another runner before being corrected by its rider. GRATTIS (US) - (J Santiago): Slow to begin, shifted out and lost ground.

Stewards' Reports for Al Jaddaf Mile Presented By Museum Of The Future

CONGLOMERATE (IRE) - (T O'Shea): Near the 1300 metres eased off the heels of another runner and lost ground. KING OF CONQUEST (GB) - (R Mullen): On jumping shifted out and bumped another runner. NADER (GB) - (H Crouch): When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the colt, the rider reported that the colt raced a little fresh today having a first start on the dirt surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. NIGHT OF LUXURY (GB) - (P Cosgrave): Near the 1300 metres lay out and tightened another runner. SARI DUBAI (USA) - (P Dobbs): Bumped on jumping. Lay in under pressure from the 200 metres. YESMORERICH (USA) - (S Al Balushi): Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped another runner. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.

Stewards' Reports for Nad Al Sheba Classic Presented By Ain Dubai

AL QAQAA (USA) - (D O'Neill): Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, the rider could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. AYDON CASTLE (IRE) - (S Al Balushi): Bumped on jumping and lost ground. BIG TEAM (USA) - (P Cosgrave): Raced wide without cover for a majority of the race. BRILLIANT LIGHT (GB) - (L Steward): On jumping shifted out and bumped another runner. MARCHING ARMY (GB) - (G Malune): Burrowed under the gates, underwent a veterinary examination and was deemed unsuitable to race. Acting on this advice, Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of the colt at 8:20pm. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right fore-leg. Trainer Mr. S bin Suroor was advised that prior to the gelding entering to race again he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for MARCHING ARMY (GB). Further, Trainer Mr. S bin Suroor was advised that prior to entering the gelding to race again, it must complete one satisfactory stalls test.

Stewards' Reports for UAE 1000 Guineas Trial Presented By Burj Al Arab

BEAUTIFUL SECRET (GB) - (L Steward): Began awkwardly and was bumped by another runner. COSMO CROWN (USA) - (S Al Balushi): Lay inwards in the middle stages. REMAS (USA) - (M Barzalona): Slow to begin and was tightened for room shortly after the start. SHADZADI (IRE) - (T O'Shea): On jumping shifted out and hampered another runner. SHAHAMA (USA) - (A de Vries): Began awkwardly. SHINYAR (IRE) - (P Cosgrave): On jumping shifted out and bumped another runner. Raced wide without cover for a majority of the race. SILK ROMANCE (IRE) - (W Buick): Began awkwardly and lost ground. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the filly, the rider advised that SILK ROMANCE (IRE), which was having its first start on the dirt surface and stepping up in class, would take benefit from its first run. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Stewards' Reports for Al Garhoud Sprint Presented By Burj Khalifa

AL TARIQ (FR) - (P Dobbs): Due to a change in the condition of the track Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer Mr. D Watson to withdraw AL TARIQ (FR), at 4:10pm. SWITZERLAND (USA) - (T O'Shea): Began awkwardly. GLADIATOR KING (USA) - (M Barzalona): Fractious in the barrier, withdrawn to resaddle, then reloaded. prior to the start Trainer Mr. B Seemar was advised that prior to entering the horse to race again, it must complete one satisfactory stalls test. KING LEO (GB) - (P Cosgrave): When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, the rider noted the KING LEO (GB) was stepping up in class for today’s race meeting. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. LAVASPIN (GB) - (R Mullen): Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. On return to scale the rider reported that the gelding made a respiratory noise during today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an abnormal larynx, which may have affected the performance of LAVASPIN (GB). Trainer Mr. B Seemar was advised that prior to LAVASPIN (GB) being permitted to enter races, he must provide the results of a dynamic scope conducted on the gelding.

Stewards' Reports for The Palm Jumeirah