Facteur Cheval from France held off Namur in a thrilling finish and pulled off an upset in the G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan Racecourse. Japanese representative Danon Beluga finished third behind Namur.

Facteur Cheval is a son of Ribchester out of Jawlaat, by Shamardal. This is his first G1 title after finishing second and third in all four G1 starts since Prix d'Ispahan.