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In the 2022 renewal of the Gr.1 Dubai Kahayla Classic ended in a thrilling finish.
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Neck to neck the Qatar-trained First Classs and locally trained Kerless Del Roc battled it out to the line of the 2000m race that is run on dirt. With 300m to go, AF Maher lost the advantage that he had held since the gates opened.
Owned by Nayef Saad Sh S Al Kaabi, First Class offered Alban de Mieulle his first and long-awaited victory in this race with Kerless Del Roc finishing in runner up position.
With such a strong pace from the start, 2022 French-bred defending champion Deryan was not able to dictate the pace. Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari owned Hadi De Carrere finished third.