Mike de Kock trained his second successive winner of the US$200,000 Al Rashidiya (Gr.III) when Wolf Whistle dug deep to claim the 1,777 metres turf race at Nad Al Sheba, on Thursday`s seventh meeting of the 2005 Dubai International Racing Carnival.

Partnered by Weichong Marwing, who had already ridden two winners earlier in the evening, Wolf Whistle was towards the rear with the Richard Mullen-partnered Dutch Gold setting the pace over the Dubai Duty Free (Gr.I) course and distance.

Coming into the straight Wolf Whistle, a Carnival winner on January 27th, was three wide and began to make progress to lead at the 200 metre post. Shakis, ridden by Richard Hills and trained by Doug Watson, went with Wolf Whistle on the rail and the pair fought it out to the line.

As the pair flashed past the post, Wolf Whistle got up by a short head from Shakis in a photo-finish. Membership, Richard Hughes in the saddle, came with a late run on the outside to finish four and a three quarters lengths back in third with Robbie Osborne`s Latino Magic in fourth.

De Kock, who trained Right Approach to win the 2004 Al Rashidiya (Gr.I) and Dubai Duty Free (Gr.I) in a dead-heat said, "That was a great performance from Wolf Whistle, he loves to get into a scrap and he generally puts his head down in the right place. That race did not go according to plan, he was sluggish and we got squeezed and had to go three deep. For him to win it was impressive. The Dubai Duty Free is the plan, we are waiting for our invite but after tonight I am sure we will get it."

Parole Board, trained by Mazin Al Kurdi and ridden by Ted Durcan, was the easiest of winners in the US$25,000 San Isidro Maiden over 1,400 metres on the dirt.

Parole Board, who was a runner-up to UAE 2000 Guineas winner Stagelight in a conditions race on his career debut, has definitely come on for the run and was always going well throughout the race.

Durcan allowed the son of Dynaformer to take the lead at the 400 metres pole and was soon clear. The three-year-old was eased near the finish to win by four and a half lengths from stablemate British Isles and the Godolphin runner Saalb.

Bo Bid gave Al Kurdi a quick double when battling on hard to the line to win the US$110,000 Nakayama International Stakes over 1,600 metres on the dirt from the Dhruba Selvaratnam-trained Marbush.

De Kock`s Kill Cat, the mount of Weichong Marwing, set the early pace with Marbush, under Pat Smullen, coming to take the lead 400 metres out. Bob Bid, who finished third over this course and distance a week ago, was always travelling well and soon challenged the leader and the pair were locked in a head to head battle with Bo Bid getting up on the line to win by half a length.

Damachida, trained in Norway by Eva Sundbye, came from last in the straight to win the US$120,000 Sandown Park International Stakes over 1,300 metres on the turf.

Ridden by Marwing, Damachida, was settled in towards the rear with the pace being set by the Turkish challenger Kaneko. Millennium Force, trained by Mick Channon, and Jeremy Noseda`s Twilight Blues were running on well in the closing stages but Damachida was in control 100 metres out and ran on to a half length win.

Macau challenger Change The Grange, trained by M C Tam, made all to give Marwing his second win of the evening when claiming the US$90,000 Maisons-Laffitte International Stakes over 1,700 metres.

Coming into the straight Change The Grange always looked the winner and ran on to a two and three quarter length victory from Dubai Vision and Gold History.

Dhruba Selvaratnam`s Seihali claimed his second Carnival victory when he landed the US$120,000 Chester International Stakes over 1,600 metres on the turf. Seihali, a course and distance winner two weeks ago, raced in mid-division with Godolphin`s Three Graces setting the pace under Frankie Dettori.

Smullen go to work on Seihali and took the lead 300 metres out before stepping up a gear to win by three quarters of a length from the fast finishing Trademark with James Bethell`s Mine in third.

Afghan followed up from his course and distance win a week ago when landing the US$110,000 Hoppegarten International Stakes over 2,000 metres on the dirt.

Afghan, who was winning his third Carnival race, dug deep under Durcan to fend off the challenges of Alma`arry and Deodatus to win by a length.

Swedish Shave, ridden by Thierry Jarnet, got up in the shadow of the line to win the final race of the evening, the US$120,000 Naas International Stakes over 1,300 metres on the turf for trainer Richard Gibson. Compton`s Eleven, trained by Mick Channon, led close home but had to settle for second with Jonny Ebeneezer coming with a late run to finish third.

RACING IN DUBAI, UAE

DUBAI RACING CLUB

NAD AL SHEBA RACECOURSE

Thursday, February 24^th, 2005

Dirt. Track: Fast. Turf Track: Good to Firm (Rail out 5 metres)

Key : The figures beside the race conditions (ie 00-80) are for horses rated in that division and these figures are in pounds. All races on dirt unless otherwise stated.

Race One.   San Isidro Maiden. Thoroughbreds 1,400m. NH & SH 3yo.

Prizemoney: US$ 25,000.

1^st: US$ 16,250. 2^nd: US$ 5,000. 3^rd: US$ 2,500. 4^th: US$ 1,250 

1. PAROLE BOARD ( USA) 55kgs

2002 dk b or br c Dynaformer � Forget About It (Be My Guest)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Daniel M Ryan

Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Durcan

2.   BRITISH ISLES (GB) 55kgs

2002 b c Giant`s Causeway � Wildwood Flower (Distant Relative)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Bricklow Ltd

Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: D O`Donohoe

3.  SAALB ( USA) 55kgs

2001 b c Unbridled � Majestic Legend (His Majesty)

Owner:  Godolphin

Breeder: ClassicStar LLC

Trainer: S bin Suroor. Jockey: K McEvoy

Then came (in order): Sparkford (USA), Bounty Quest (GB), Dubai Wings (USA), Zadalrakib (GB), Force Nine (USA), Excusez Moi (USA), Musahim (USA), Jaffal (USA), The Carbon Unit (USA), New Legend (USA), Falick Tayeb (GB), Bacha (IRE). 15 Ran NR: Dubaian Sprit (GB).

Margins: 4 �, �, 1 �.  Time: 1m 24.62s   

Race Two. Nakayama International Stakes. Thoroughbreds 1,600m.

NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. 90-105

Prizemoney: US$ 110,000.

1^st: US$ 71,500. 2^nd: US$ 22,000. 3^rd: US$ 11,000. 4^th: US$ 5,500 

1. BO BID ( USA) 55kgs

2000 ch h Helmsman � I`m Italian (Alleged)

Owner:  Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Joanne W Wilson

Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: R Mullen

2. MARBUSH (IRE) 58.5kgs

2001 ro c Linamix � Fig Tree Drive (Miswaki)

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Stratford Place Stud & Watership Down Stud

Trainer: D Selvaratnam. Jockey: P Smullen

3.  KILL CAT (IRE) 54kgs

2001 b c Catrail � Feather River (Strike The Gold)

Owner: Francesco Magliari

Breeder: Orpendale & John T L Jones

Trainer: A Peraino (ITY). Jockey: W Marwing

Then came (in order): Dubai Honor (GB), Master Robbie (GB), Distant Connection (IRE), Maghanim (GB), Aleutian (GB), Luen Yat New Star (NZ), Ready Plus (ARG).   All 10 Ran.

Margins: �, 4, �. Time: 1m 38.44s   

Race Three. Sandown Park International Stakes. Thoroughbreds 1,300m.

NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. 90-110    TURF

Prizemoney: US$ 120,000.

1^st: US$ 78,000. 2^nd: US$ 24,000. 3^rd: US$ 12,000. 4^th: US$ 6,000

1. DAMACHIDA (IRE) 53kgs

1999 ch g Mukaddamah � Lady Loire (Wolverlife)

Owner: Stall Gimme

Breeder: Ballintlea Syndicate

Trainer: Eva Sundbye (NOR). Jockey: W Marwing

2. MILLENNIUM FORCE (GB) 59.5kgs

1998 b g Bin Ajwaad � Jumairah Sun (Scenic)

Owner: Aziz Merza

Breeder: Aziz Merza

Trainer: M Channon (GB). Jockey: R Moore

3.  TWILIGHT BLUES (IRE) 58.5kgs

1999 ch c Bluebird � Pretty Sharp (Interrex)

Owner: Susan Roy

Breeder: David John Brown

Trainer: J Noseda (GB). Jockey: E Ahern  

Then came (in order): Al Maali (IRE), Millbag (IRE), Rosencrans (USA), Petit Calva (FR), Prince Aaron (IRE), Pic Up Sticks (GB), Kaneko (TUR), Naahy (GB), Cupola (GB). 12 Ran. NRs: Harb (IRE), Am Brose ( USA), Hazelhatch (GB), Desert Lord (GB).

Margins: �, �, 2 �. Time: 1m 17.46s   

Race Four. Maisons-Laffitte International Stakes. Thoroughbreds 1,700m.

NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. 85-100

Prizemoney: US$ 90,000.

1^st: US$ 58,500. 2^nd: US$ 18,000. 3^rd: US$ 9,000. 4^th: US$ 4,500 

1. CHANGE THE GRANGE (AUS) 57.5kgs

1998 gr g Umatilla � Je Reviens (The Challenge)

Owner: Yuen Kam Shing & Partners

Breeder: Mrs B Ivill

Trainer: M C Tam ( Macau). Jockey:  W Marwing

2. DUBAI VISION (FR) 53kgs

1998 b h Machiavellian � Colorado Dancer (Shareef Dancer)

Owner: Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Darley Stud Management

Trainer: D Watson. Jockey: R Ffrench

3.  GOLD HISTORY ( USA) 55.5kgs

2001 b c Seeking The Gold � Battle Hymm (Danzing)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: W S Farish & E J Hudson Jr Irrevocable Trust

Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Durcan  

Then came (in order): Northern Hero (NZ), Chinkara (GB), Ned Kelly (SAF), Albadou (GB), Meshty (IRE), State Shinto (USA), On Edge (GB), Dubai World (USA), Instant Recall (IRE), Grand Stand (NZ), Nooshman (USA), Sydenham (USA).   All 15 Ran.

Margins: 2 �, 1 �, �. Time: 1m 45.26s   

Race Five. Chester International Stakes. Thoroughbreds 1,600m.

NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+. 95-110   TURF

Prizemoney: US$ 120,000.

1^st: US$ 78,000. 2^nd: US$ 24,000. 3^rd: US$ 12,000. 4^th: US$ 6,000

1.  SEIHALI (IRE) 60kgs

1999 b h Alzao � Edwina (Caerleon)

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Trainer: D Selvaratnam. Jockey: P Smullen

2. TRADEMARK (SAF) 59.5kgs

1996 b g Goldmark � Popular (Elliodor)

Owner:  Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder:  D Cohen & Sons Pty Ltd

Trainer: S Seemar. Jockey: T Durcan

3.  MINE (IRE) 59.5kgs

1998 b h Primo Dominie � Ellebanna (Tina`s Pet)

Owner: M J Dawson

Breeder: David John Brown

Trainer: J Bethall (GB). Jockey: K McEvoy  

Then came (in order): Alshawameq (IRE), Leicester Square (IRE), Three Graces (GER), Trefflich (GER), Legal Approach (GB), Lim`s Classic (AUS)  All 9 Ran.

Margins: �, 2 �, 1 �.  Time: 1m 38.09s   

Race Six. Hoppegarten International Stakes. Thoroughbreds 2,000m.

NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+.

Prizemoney: US$ 110,000.

1^st: US$ 71,500. 2^nd: US$ 22,000. 3^rd: US$ 11,000. 4^th: US$ 5,500 

1.  AFGHAN ( USA) 59kgs

1998 ch g Hennessy - Affirm The Gold (Golden Act)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Marvin Little Jr & James Iselin

Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Durcan

2. ALMA`ARRY ( USA) 56.5kgs

2000 dk b or br h A P Indy � My Darling One (Exclusive Nature)

Owner: Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Darley Stud Management LLC

Trainer: A Rashid Al Raihe. Jockey: W Marwing

3.  DEODATUS ( USA) 59kgs

1998 b h Darshaan � Intrepidity (Sadler`s Wells)

Owner: Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Breeder: Darley Stud Management Inc

Trainer: E Charpy. Jockey: T O`Shea

Then came (in order): Shanty Star (IRE), Sapucai (ARG), Guamdia Bo (ARG), Early Assault (AUS), Muhareb (USA), Surbiton (USA), Tiger Tiger (FR), Proven (USA). 11 Ran. NR: Wake ( USA).

Margins: 1, nse, 1 �. Time: 2m 04.95s   

Race Seven. Al Rashidiya (Gr.III). Thoroughbreds 1,777m. NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+.

TURF

Prizemoney: US$ 200,000.

1^st: US$ 130,000. 2^nd: US$ 40,000. 3^rd: US$ 20,000. 4^th: US$ 10,000 

1. WOLF WHISTLE (SAF) 59kgs

1998 ch g Badger Land � Certainly (Foveros)

Owner: Messer P M Sargent, M P Egan, W W Finner, P K Harris

Breeder: Mr F A Shipp

Trainer: M de Kock (SAF). Jockey: W Marwing

2. SHAKIS (IRE) 59kgs

2000 b h Machiavellian � Tawaaded (Nashwan)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd

Trainer: D Watson. Jockey: R Hills

3.  MEMBERSHIP ( USA) 59kgs

2000 ch h Belong To Me � Shamisen (Diesis)

Owner: Saeed Mananah

Breeder:  Darley Stud Management

Trainer: C Brittain (GB). Jockey: R Hughes

Then came (in order): Latino Magic (IRE), Checkit (IRE), Dutch Gold (USA), Outcraft (BRZ), D`Anjou (GB), John Falstaff (BRZ), Red Crescent (SAF).  

All 10 Ran. Margins: shd, 4 �, �.  Time: 1m 50.41s   

Race Eight. Naas International Stakes. Thoroughbreds 1,600m.

NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+.  90-110 TURF

Prizemoney: US$ 120,000.

1^st: US$ 78,000. 2^nd: US$ 24,000. 3^rd: US$ 12,000. 4^th: US$ 6,000

1. SWEDISH SHAVE (FR) 60kgs

1998 ch h Midyan � Shavya (Shavian)

Owner: Sten Thynell

Breeder: Societe Sogir

Trainer: R Gidson (FR). Jockey: T Jarnet

2. COMPTON`S ELEVEN (GB) 55.5kgs

2001 gr g Compton Place � Princess Tara (Prince Sabo)

Owner: PCM Racing

Breeder: Lady Cobham

Trainer: M Channon (GB). Jockey: R Moore

3.  JONNY EBENEEZER (GB) 58.5kgs

1999 b g Hurricane Sky � Leap of Faith (Northiam)

Owner: Mrs Ruth Serrell

Breeder: John Purcell

Trainer: D Flood (GB). Jockey: P Culhane  

Then came (in order): T-Bird (SAF), Simianna (GB), One More Round (USA), Lapwing (IRE), Forever Phoenix (GB), Manntab (USA), Wizard of Oz (GB), Conflict (FR).  11 Ran. WD: Magic Master (SAF). NRs: Rockets �N Rollers (IRE), Boston Lodge (GB), Tajseed (IRE), Prince of Denmark (IRE).

Margins: �, �, �.  Time: 1m 18.06s