Leonardo Fioravanti of Italy in the World Surf League Surf Ranch Pro Men's qualifying round in Lemoore, California. AFP
Leonardo Fioravanti of Italy in the World Surf League Surf Ranch Pro Men's qualifying round in Lemoore, California. AFP
From left, international jury members Paul Dano, Julia Ducournau, Brie Larsen, Maryam Touzani, jury president Ruben Ostlund, Damian Szifron, Atiq Rahimi and Denis Menochet at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival. EPA
From left, international jury members Paul Dano, Julia Ducournau, Brie Larsen, Maryam Touzani, jury president Ruben Ostlund, Damian Szifron, Atiq Rahimi and Denis Menochet at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival. EPA
A tobacco factory damaged during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv. Reuters
A tobacco factory damaged during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv. Reuters
A 'Serbia against violence' protest in Belgrade in reaction to two mass shootings in the same week. Reuters
A 'Serbia against violence' protest in Belgrade in reaction to two mass shootings in the same week. Reuters
Luton Town's Gabriel Osho scores a goal that was later disallowed against Coventry City in the Championship play off final at Wembley Stadium in London. Reuters
Luton Town's Gabriel Osho scores a goal that was later disallowed against Coventry City in the Championship play off final at Wembley Stadium in London. Reuters
An attempt to break the world record for the largest human bicycle in Santiago, Chile. Getty
An attempt to break the world record for the largest human bicycle in Santiago, Chile. Getty
Ethiopian Jews at a protest in Jerusalem calling on the government to allow relatives still in Ethiopia to join them in Israel. EPA
Ethiopian Jews at a protest in Jerusalem calling on the government to allow relatives still in Ethiopia to join them in Israel. EPA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leaves after casting his ballot in Sunday's run-off at a polling station in Istanbul. AP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leaves after casting his ballot in Sunday's run-off at a polling station in Istanbul. AP
Benfica's coach Roger Schmidt is thrown in the air after his team beat Santa Clara to win the Portuguese Primeira Liga at the Luz stadium in Lisbon. AP Photo
Benfica's coach Roger Schmidt is thrown in the air after his team beat Santa Clara to win the Portuguese Primeira Liga at the Luz stadium in Lisbon. AP Photo

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May 28, 2023

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Meydan race card

6pm Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m 

6.35Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m
1,800m 

7.10pm Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m ,400m 

7.45pm Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB)  $180,000  (T) 1,800m 

8.20pm Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m 

8.55pm Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m 

9.30pm Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m  

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Updated: May 28, 2023, 12:54 PM