RACING at Jebel Ali on Friday afternoon, all on dirt, was highlighted by a mile handicap for which a field of five went to post. Claim The Roses (Speightsown) under Xavier Ziani led from pillar to post. Owned by Hamad Rashed bin Ghadayer, the eight-year-old was a first winner for Salem bin Ghadayer since returning from suspension and saddling his first runners since.

Ziani said: “I was actually quite confident today because, though his form this season has not been great, his best efforts were very good. He was second to Frankyfourfingers and not beaten far by horses like Capezzano and Secret Ambition, so his ability is there for all to see.”