Tropical Star rolled back the years to win the Group 3 Najah Al Shindagha Sprint, the highlight of the Commercial Bank of Dubai-sponsored second meeting of the 2007 Dubai International Racing Carnival.

The Ali Rashid Al Raihe-trained seven-year-old, under Royston Ffrench, scooped the US$200,000 prize over 1200 metres - but only just.

The veteran sprinter looked to be struggling for most of the journey, but Ffrench never gave up as the pair got up to short-head Thajja.

"He was very disappointing in the Maktoum Challenge Round 1 a week ago, but this is more his trip," said Ffrench.

Great Rhythm may take up the invite to run in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield in Australia on March 3 after he took the Asian Racing Federation Stakes.

In a new initiative this season, the winner receives an invitation - together with travel subsidies - to run in the first leg of the 2007 Asian Mile Challenge.

Trainer Herman Brown said: "It`s a possibility. We will see how he comes out of the race and have a look at the programme in Dubai, before making a decision."

The South African raider left it late in claiming the $175,000 prize, just denying King Jock, who has already been invited to run in the Group 1 contest Down Under.

His trainer Robbie Osborne said: "Australia`s always been in our thoughts and we`ll have to have a long hard think about it. I actually thought he was going to win, but he`s still run a cracking race."

Germany posted their first win in the 2007 Dubai International Racing Carnival with Quijano under an armchair ride from Mick Kinane in the $120,000 Aman Trophy.

Trainer Peter Schiergen hopes his five-year-old will make the necessary progress to run in the $5million Dubai Sheema Classic � the joint-second richest race in the world.

Ed Dunlop celebrated his first win in the UAE thanks to Munaddam`s victory in the $120,000 Attijari Phone Cup.

It was also a memorable night for Richard Hills, as the win was the middle leg of a scintillating hat-trick, following his win on Al Jalfane in the opening Tasaheel Cup for Purebred Arabians and the closing Tam-Wheel Plate, thanks to Tabadul`s late charge.

Kinane was on the mark earlier with Fairmile in the $110,000 Zawaj Stakes, who was continuing a good run for trainer Ismail Mohammed.

Brazil followed up their win seven days ago, after Greetings, under Richard Mullen, made light work of collecting the $30,000 Shahrazade Trophy.

RACING IN DUBAI, UAE

DUBAI RACING CLUB

NAD AL SHEBA RACECOURSE

Thursday, 25th January 2007

Track: Fast. Good

Race One. Tasaheel Cup, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Purebred Arabians. 2,000m. 4yo rated 76-101; 5yo+ rated 65-90. Dirt.

Prizemoney: $20,000.

1st: $12,000. 2nd: $4,000. 3rd: $2,000. 4th: $1,000. 5th: $ 600 6th: $400

1. AL JAFANE (FR) 54 kgs

6yo gr h Djouras Tu � Flamme de Syrah (Passem)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Nada Mousalli

Trainer: Doug Watson. Jockey: Richard Hills

2. SANTHAL (FR) 58.5kgs

6yo b h Djebbel � Margau (Manganate)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Earl de Beguerie

Trainer: Erwan Charpy. Jockey: Martin Dwyer

3. WAYNE ROONEY (FR) 56 kgs

7yo ch g Tidjani � Basta (Love)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: M Wiljan Poels & Mme Anne Poels

Trainer: Satish Seemar. Jockey: Ted Durcan

Then came (in order): Al Nab`a (AE), Glubb Pacha (FR), Agrab Al Nas (FR) All 6 ran.

Margins: Sh, 14, 1� Time: 2m 16.65s

Race Two. Zawaj Stakes, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Thoroughbreds 2,000m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+ rated 90-105. Turf

Prizemoney: $110,000.

1st: $66,000. 2nd: $22,000. 3rd: $11,000. 4th: $5,500. 5th: $3,300. 6th $2,200

1. FAIRMILE (GB) 58kgs

5yo b g Spectrum � Juno Marlowe (Danehill)

Owner: Sheikha Haya

Breeder: Pendley Farm

Trainer: Ismail Mohammed. Jockey: Michael Kinane

2. HALLHOO (IRE) 56kg

5yo gr h Indian Ridge � Nuit Chaud (Woodman)

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Mrs Max Morris

Trainer: Dhruba Selvaratnam. Jockey: John Murtagh

3. GREAT PLAINS (GB) 57.5kgs

5yo b h Halling � West Dakota (Gone West)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Trainer: Erwan Charpy. Jockey: Richard Hills

Then came (in order): Bonecrusher (GB), Pearly King (USA), Championship Point (IRE), Bianconi (SAF), Hopeful Purchase (IRE), Divine Task (USA), Potro Tell (ARG), Todman Avenue (USA), Fallon (SAF), Ned Kelly (SAF), River Tiber (GB), State Shinto (USA).

All 15 ran.

Margins: �, �, 1�. Time: 2m 03.27s

Race Three. Attijari Phone Cup, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Thoroughbred conditions 1,300m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+ rated 95-110. Turf

Prizemoney: $120,000.

1st: $72,000. 2nd: $24,000. 3rd: $12,000. 4th: $6,000. 5th: $3,600 6th: $2,400

1. MUNADDAM (USA) 55kg

5yo ch g Aljabr � Etizaaz (Diesis)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC

Trainer: Edward Dunlop. Jockey: Richard Hills

2. MAC LOVE (GB) 57.5kgs

6yo b g Cape Cross � My Lass (Elmaamul)

Owner: Vimal Khosla

Breeder: Kingwood Bloodstock

Trainer: Jeremy Noseda. Jockey: Pat Smullen

3. LASCAUX (AUS) 56.5kgs

5 yo ch g Lion Cavern � Mutual Fund (Zeditave)

Owner: Lai Chan Cheong

Breeder: M Tong

Trainer: Yu Yee Alex Choy. Jockey: Wah Lun Ho

Then came (in order): Celtic Mill (GB), Checkit (IRE), Key of Destiny (SAF), So Will I (GB), Tiza (SAF), Feet So Fast (GB), Strike Up the Band (GB), National Icon (SAF), Mutamared (USA), Attilius (BRZ), Bellamont Forest (USA). All 14 ran.

Margins: �, 1�, �. Time: 1m 16.10s

Race Four. Shahrazade Trophy, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai. Thoroughbreds 1,400m. NH & SH 3yo. Fillies. Conditions race. Dirt

Prizemoney: $30,000.

1st: $18,000. 2nd: $6,000. 3rd: $3,000. 4th: $1,500. 5th: $900. 6th $600

1. GREETINGS (BRZ) 60kgs

3yo dkb f Choctaw Ridge � Groupie (Great Commotion)

Owner: Haras Interlagos

Breeder: Haras Interlagos Ltda

Trainer: Pedro Nickel Filho. Jockey: Richard Mullen

2. SATULAGI (USA) 55kgs

3yo b f Officer � Shawgatney (Danzig Connections)

Owner: Mrs Fitriani Hay

Breeder: Lantern Hill Farm LLC

Trainer: James Moore. Jockey: John Egan

3. LA PRESSE (USA) 55kgs

3yo b f Gone West � Journalist (Night Shift)

Owner: Sheikha Haya

Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC

Trainer: Ismail Mohammed. Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy

Then came (in order): Dubai Jewel (AUS), Whistledownthewind (SAF), Alzeraa (UAE), Darrfonah (IRE), Corre Solta (BRZ), The Real Thing (IRE), Snow Clad (AUS), Precocious Star (IRE), Xiloca (BRZ). All 12 ran.

Margins: 3�, �, 5. Time: 1m 24.80s

Race Five. The Asian Racing Federation Stakes, sponsored by the Asian Racing Federation.

Thoroughbreds 1,500m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. Rated 95+. Turf.

Prizemoney: $175,000.

1st: $105,000. 2nd: $35,000. 3rd: $17,500. 4th: $8,750. 5th: $5,2500, 6th $3,500.

1. GREAT RHYTHYM (SAF) 55kgs

5yo gr g I`m Great � Gallo`s Girl (Steady Beat)

Owner: James Atkinson & Peter Wallichnowski

Breeder: Daytona Stud (Pty) Ltd

Trainer: Herman Brown. Jockey: Ryan Moore

2. KING JOCK (USA) 57.5kgs

6yo db br g Ghazi � Glen Kate (Glenstal)

Owner: Thistle Bloodstock Ltd

Breeder: Kenneth L Ramsey & Sarah Ramsey

Trainer: Robert Osborne. Jockey: Pat Shanahan

3. SEIHALI (IRE) 60kgs

8yo b h Alzao � Edwina (Caerleon)

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Trainer: Dhruba Selvaratnam. Jockey: John Murtagh

Then came (in order): Appalachian Trail (IRE), Rhythm �N Roots (IRE), Al Maali (IRE), Express Way (BRZ), Akimbo (USA), Caesar Beware (IRE), Cat Belling (IRE), Royal Power (IRE). 13 ran. NR: Vanderlin (GB), Yarqus (GB).

Margins: �, �, 1. Time: 1m 29.53s

Race Six. Aman Trophy, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Thoroughbreds 2,400m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. Rated 95-110. Turf.

Prizemoney: $120,000.

1st: $72,000. 2nd: $24,000. 3rd: $12,000. 4th: $6,000. 5th: $3,600. 6th: $2,400

1. QUIJANO (GER) 55.5kgs

5yo ch g Acatenango � Quila (Unfuwain)

Owner: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Trainer: Peter Schiergen. Jockey: Mick Kinane

2. GRAVITAS (GB) 58kgs

4yo ch c Mark of Esteem � Bombazine (Generous)

Owner: Godolphin

Breeder: Exors of the Late Gerald W Leigh

Trainer: Saeed Bin Suroor. Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori

3. AMPELIO (IRE) 53kgs

5yo ch h Grand Lodge � Bordighera (Alysheba)

Owner: Elsadig Elhag

Breeder: Lael Stables

Trainer: Doug Watson. Jockey: Martin Dwyer

Then came (in order): Hattan (IRE), Corriolanus (GER), Book of Music (IRE), Fenice (IRE), Wild Savannah (GB), Lost Soldier Three (IRE), Go For Gold (IRE), Luberon (GB), Fantastic Love (USA), Brahminy Kite (USA). All 13 ran.

Margins: 1�, 2, 1�. Time: 2m 30.31s

Race Seven. Najah Al Shindagha Sprint, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Thoroughbreds 1,200m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. Conditions race.

Prizemoney: $200,000.

1st: $120,000. 2nd: $40,000. 3rd: $20,000. 4th: $10,000. 5th: $6,000. 6th: $4,000

1. TROPICAL STAR (IRE) 57.5kgs

7yo b g Machiavellian � Tropical (Green Desert)

Owner: His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum

Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd

Trainer: Ali Rashid Al Raihe Jockey: Royston Ffrench

2. THAJJA (IRE) 57.5kgs

6yo b h Daylami � Jawlaat (Dayjur)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd

Trainer: Doug Watson. Jockey: Richard Hills

3. ALIYSA (BRZ) 55.5kgs

3yo ch f Music Prospector � Angra Dos Reis (Purple Mountain)

Owner: D Scott, G Blank, Mike de Haast & Laura de Haast

Breeder: Agro Pastoril Tibagi Ltda

Trainer: Antonio Cintra Pereira. Jockey: Altair Domingos

Then came (in order): Tax Free (IRE), Machynleth (GB), The Lord (ARG), Greek Renaissance (IRE), Botanical (USA), Machinist (IRE), Drift Ice (SAF), Para-Choque (BRZ), Conroy (USA), Media Hora (CHI), New Freedom (BRZ), Tournedos. 15 ran. UR: Hay Luz Delsol (BRZ). NR: Pakhoes (IRE), Crooner (IRE), Conceal (GB).

Margins: Sh, 3�, 1. Time: 1m 10.11s

Race Eight. Tam-Wheel Plate, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Thoroughbreds 2,000m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. Rated 90-105. Turf

Prizemoney: $110,000.

1st: $66,000. 2nd: $22,000. 3rd: $11,000. 4th: $5, 500. 5th: $3,300. 6th: $2,200

1. TABADUL (IRE) 54kgs

6yo b g Cadeaux Genereux � Amaniy (Dayjur)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd

Trainer: Edward Dunlop. Jockey: Richard Hills

2. MISSISIPI STAR (IRE) 54.5kgs

4yo b f Mujahid � Kicka (Shirley Heights)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: PF Kelly & Sean Madigan

Trainer: Ismail Mohammed. Jockey: Willie Supple

3. DON`T DILI DALI (GB) 56kgs

4yo b f Dansili � Miss Meltemi (Miswaki Tern)

Owner: Peter Webb and Peter Lay

Breeder: G Russell

Trainer: James Moore. Jockey: John Egan

Then came (in order): Kestrel Cross (IRE), ZATO (IRE), Mutafanen (GB), Parnassus (SAF), Desert Realm (IRE), Boo (GB), Desert Anger (GB), Bennie Blue (SAF), Aleutian (GB), Baskerville (GB), Jet Express (SAF). 14 ran. Non-runner: Baldaquin (GB)

Margins: �, �, Hd. Time: 2m 04.47s