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References
- ↑ "UAE races, IFHA Blue Book" (PDF).
- ↑ "2017 result". Racing Post. 11 February 2017.
- ↑ "2018 result". Racing Post. 17 February 2018.
- ↑ "2019 result". Racing Post. 14 February 2019.
- ↑ "2022 result". Racing Post. 4 February 2022.