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CHAMPION HURDLE winner Hurricane Fly is on target to make his eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29, after delighting connections in a racecourse gallop on Thursday.

"I'm much happier with the way he went compared to his work before Christmas and it's looking like he will come back for the Irish Champion Hurdle," said Mullins.

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UAE, Thursday

Meydan: Al Rashidiya Trial Presented By Longines (conditions race) 1m1f, turf, 4yo+

FAVOURITE Mahbooba obliged for jockey Christophe Soumillon to convincingly land the feature race on the opening night of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival.

Soumillon said: "She is a very good filly as we saw all last year, both here and in Europe. I needed to ask her for an effort turning for home but she then picked up well and quickened away."

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By Lewis Porteous 2:45PM 5 JAN 2012 GODOLPHIN were quickly into stride in the opening race of this year's Dubai World Cup Carnival, with the Mickael Barzalona-ridden Sarrsar (Saeed Bin-Suroor) leading home a one-two for the Dubai-based owners.

With three representatives in the 1m1½f handicap, Godolphin were obviously keen to hit theground running, although stable jockey Frankie Dettori was left waiting for his first winner after choosing to ride runner-up Capponi.

Despite defeat, Dettori gave Capponi a fine ride in front - setting just a moderate pace from the gates before gradually increasing the tempo through the second half of the race.

However, after getting the better of eventual third Marching Time, Capponi could not repel the late flourish of the Saeed Bin-Suroor-trained winner, who returned at 9-2.

Dettori was however quick to gain his revenge when partnering the Saeed-Bin Suroor-trained Honour System to land the second race on the card, the 1m3f handicap, making it two from two for Godolphin.

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EXCITING novice chaser Al Ferof was on Thursday introduced as Ladbrokes'joint 8-1 fourth-favourite for the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

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UAE, Thursday 11.35am GMT (Live on ATR/RUK)

Meydan: UAE 1000 Guineas Presented By Longlines (conditions race) 7f,tapeta,3yo fillies

CHERRY HINTON winner Gamilati will face five rivals including ex-Clive Brittain filly Alsindi on her Meydan debut in the 7f UAE 1,000 Guineas Trial on Friday

The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained filly is seeking just a second career victory, having shed her maiden tag in the Group 2 Cherry Hinton Stakes and raced only once - when dead last in the Lowther Stakes at York - since the Newmarket race.

"Her first three runs were all very good and she was probably unlucky not to have won both the maidens in which she ran," said Al Zarooni.

"We knew going to Newmarket that she was improving and Frankie Dettori gave her a great ride in the Cherry Hinton Stakes.

"York was disappointing but we are all entitled to a bad day at work. She has had a lovely break since then and has really enjoyed the Dubai weather. She is working nicely and we hope the Tapeta surface will not be a problem for her."

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CHELTENHAM will celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by renaming the National Hunt Chase at the festival in honour of the monarch's 60-year reign.

The 4m race, run on the Wednesday of the Cheltenham Festival, will this year be called the Diamond Jubilee National Hunt Chase. Now in its 142nd year, it is one of the oldest races at the festival.

Cheltenham managing director Edward Gillespie said: "The royal connection with Cheltenham is something we are particularly proud of and we are delighted to be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year by renaming the most historic race of the festival in her honour