5:40 P.M. – Settling in for the night of racing at Meydan. Early crowds seem quite heavy as everyone wants to see as much of the facility as they can. No issues thus far.
6:20 P.M. – The horses for the Maktoum Challenge for Purebred Arabians are in the paddock. The last two winners of the Dubai Kahayla Classic are represented; it would be quite the surprise if either Fryvolous or Mizzna don’t run in the top two.
6:52P.M – First official race at Meydan is in the books and as expected, the top Arabians Fryvolous and Mizzna dueled for home with Fryvolous (pictured below) getting the best. Trainer Rod Simpson was all smiles after the win.
