Both the Godolphin team and South African trainer Mike de Kock were in treble form at Meydan's second meeting, kindly sponsored by DUBAL, as the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival introduced turf racing.

The Godolphin trio were headed by Alexandros who won the 1600m Group Three Al Rashidiya, the first turf race on the world's most modern racecourse, under a delighted Frankie Dettori.

Dettori then partnered their Age of Reason to win the 2800m turf handicap in which he produced the horse to lead right on the line and maintain their unbeaten record on grass races at Meydan.

Dettori said: "It is a great track (the turf) and I was really impressed with the conditions it is in and especially the sweeping bends. Alexandros likes to get his toe in and he has handled it well. He is a nice horse with some very good form in the book. Hopefully he can improve from that, while Age of Reason is tough and a real credit to the whole team."

Earlier Ted Durcan had initiated Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor's treble by winning the 1200m Tapeta handicap on Global City who, like Age of Reason, only led on the line.