Mohd Khaleel Ahmed's Recordman needed a top performance to push him over the edge to a rating (90+) worthy of the DWC Carnival and that's just what the son of Dubawi gave in the turf feature at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday evening.

It was an old-fashioned battle of the best on Thursday evening at Meydan Racecourse when favourite Rebel's Romance and second choice Mouheeb threw down in the final furlong of the featured UAE 2000 Guineas Trial, only to be separated by a nose at the wire.

The UAE trainer standings indicate that it could be an exciting second half of the season, thanks to a tie on top and six conditioners with 10 or more victories.

It’s full steam ahead for Stanley Chin in his quest for his second Macau Champion Trainer’s Title, leading in four winners’ over the weekends racing to take the lead in the trainer’s standings.