Laurel River turned the Dubai World Cup into a procession when running out a wide-margin winner for local trainer Bhupat Seemar and jockey Tadhg O'Shea.
Ten-player Burnley rallied in impressive fashion to come from behind twice and claim a valiant 2-2 draw at careless Chelsea, who were guilty of spurning chance after chance in their quest to close in on the European places.
Rangers missed a penalty and had a goal disallowed as they returned to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a dramatic 3-1 win against Hibs at Ibrox.
Sheffield United are eight points from safety with 10 games remaining and as the Blades fight to stay in the Premier League, Sky Sports News senior reporter Tim Thornton sat down with striker Oli McBurnie, who revealed an even bigger personal battle his family are facing away from football.