Rebel's Romance win £4.7m Dubai Sheema Classic

William Buick rode Rebel's Romance to victory at the Dubai Sheema Classic as pre-race favourite Auguste Rodin finished last.

Point Lonsdale set the pace but Buick's 28-1 shot raced clear in the home straight to seal the £4.7m prize.

Auguste Rodin, racing for the first time since winning November's Breeders' Cup Turf, tailed off.

"I'm absolutely delighted," said 35-year-old Buick who won the race for a record-extending fifth time.

"He's a great horse and I'm so happy he's back to his best. These races are incredibly hard to win so of course I'm incredibly happy.

"[It's] great for the team, great for everybody... to ride a winner [here] is fantastic."

Shahryar, ridden by Cristian Demuro, finished second while Yuga Kawada guided Liberty Island to third.