Singapore's Ip Man sets track record at Meydan

It was the second track record on the night after Bawadi had earlier

negotiated about 1 3/16 miles in 1:56.90. The old record of 1:57.05 had been set

by Allybar in the second round of the Group 3 Al Maktoum Challenge, also in

2010. Originally the first reserve, Pat Cosgrave was in the saddle for his main

employer Mubarak bin Shafya and they beat fellow reserve Bin Shamardal in a

driving finish.

"There was plenty of pace on early," Cosgrave said, "which has really helped

us as the field was strung out and we had plenty of gaps to aim at. I tracked

the runner-up through and was always pretty confident."

The trainer completed a double when Xavier Ziani partnered Iguazu Falls to

win the only turf race, a handicap over a metric mile. Never far off the pace,

ziani's mount quickened clear early in the straight and always looked likely to

hold on.

"This horse is a real favorite of mine," Ziani said, "and it is great to win

on him here at the Carnival. The horses are running well and it has been a good

evening for the yard."

Tadhg O'Shea took his U.A.E. tally to 200 when Tanfeeth won the about 1

3/8-mile handicap on his U.A.E. debut for trainer Musabah al Muhairi. With

several runners enduring torrid passages, O'Shea was able to weave through

runners to gain a decisive lead about a furlong out.

"I had not realized that was 200, so I am delighted," O'Shea said. "It is a

good milestone and hopefully there will be plenty more. This is a nice new horse

with some good form in the UK. It would be nice to think he will improve and he

clearly relishes (the all-weather)."

Al Muhairi then completed a double when James Doyle steered Trojan Nights to

win an about one-mile handicap. The pair were virtually last turning for home.

"I would have settled for being in the first three at the top of the straight

as I was well behind with nowhere to go," Doyle said. "Once we found daylight he

has picked up very well and about 200 meters out I thought we might get there.

Luckily the leaders have folded and we have caught them close home."

The opening about seven-furlong handicap was won by the Ali Rashid al Raihe-trained

Rutland Boy under a great ride from Jamie Spencer.

"We had a poor draw out wide," Spencer said, "so I wanted to get across and

near the speed. I was able to kick on early in the straight and the horse has

responded very gamely."