THE opening night of the 2021 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan had, as its centrepiece, the mile Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge R1 on dirt, and it was won in style by Military Law.

Ridden by Antonio Fresu, sporting the green and yellow checks of Nasir Askar for trainer Musabbeh Al Mheiri, the six-year-old Qatar Bloodstock-bred son of Dubawi has rewarded his owner well following his purchase for 110,000gns at the 2019 Tattersalls July Sale.