On a mild evening at Meydan there were plenty of thrills and a few upsets.
This was one of them when Laurel River under an inspired ride from Tadgh O'Shea won by a record 8 ½ lengths from the fast-finishing Ushba Tesoro who turned the tables on his conqueror in Saudi Senor Buscador. This was part of a double for O'Shea and trainer Bhupat Seemar.
Our biggest thrill of the night was when Brenton Avdulla rode a brilliant race on California Spangle to put Hong Kong back on the honour board.
More results and details to follow.