Article posted on -  1/16/2008 9:57:02 AM

Dubai rain

RAIN IN DUBAI, RACING ON HOLD

Rain in Dubai is as rare as anything, so when it does come along, then one shouldn't complain. However, it has put a dampener on the start of the Dubai Racing Carnival where VIP Thoroughbreds has many runners due to take their place.

Rain has also thrown Dubai roads in chaos as heavy rain lashed across the UAE causing flooding in many areas. All major roads in Dubai are blocked with heavy traffic jams as office-goers are struggling to reach their destinations.

According to the weather officials more rains with thunderstorms are expected today which means that the racing is under threat and the Thursday meeting is already postponed.

The following runners have been declared to run on the Thursday card which is expected to be changed to later in the week:

CLASSY LADY- Nad Al Sheba, in the 2nd race over 1500M on the turf, drawn 7/7 with K. Latham riding.

LITTLE LADY- Nad Al Sheba, in the 3rd race over 1400M on the dirt, drawn 1/14 with R. Moore riding.

ZORIN- Is a reserve for race 4 at Nad Al Sheba over 1800M on the dirt.

ALPACCO- Is in the 5th race over 1777M on the turf, drawn 2/12 with K. Latham riding

STAR PIX- is due to run in the same race as Alpacco drawn 1/12 with R. Moore riding.