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Meydan's Super Saturday card went ahead despite military action in the Middle East which saw a fire break out at Dubai's luxury Fairmont The Palm Hotel. US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning in what the two countries described as a "pre-emptive" strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons. The attack prompted retaliation from Iran, with missiles reported to have targeted Israel and countries across the Middle East. Veteran racing broadcaster Derek Thompson was at Meydan on Saturday and said "bangs and flashes" were visible....

Simon and Ed Crisford saddled a treble of winners during Meydan's Super Saturday card, and it was the Coolmore partners' Title Role (Too Darn Hot) who stepped up to spoil the party of heavy favourite Talk Of New York (Wootton Bassett). Racing in midfield as Pacifica Pier (Palace Pier) showed the way, the eventual winner was given an efficient Ryan Moore ride. Motoring with just over 500 metres remaining, he fanned three deep and accelerated with a telling burst to reach contention at the furlong grounds. He clawed his way...

The Coolmore partners' Title Role (Too Darn Hot) rattled home a convincing winner of the Jumeirah Guineas Trial sponsored by DP World in the Meydan opener on Friday. Keen early under James Doyle, the Simon and Ed Crisford runner kicked four deep in early straight, seized command at the 300-metre mark and stormed away to victory, his second in four starts. "The slow pace did suit him, as the little worry was going up in trip," said Doyle. "He was the one to beat so the guys were happy to...