An keeps title hopes alive Down Under

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Byeong-hun sunk a holein-one to retain a share of the lead at the Australian Open yesterday, alongside local hope Max McCardle. They are one shot clear at eightunder-par from in-form Matt Kuchar who is lurking dangerously with his confidence surging after winning in Mexico last week. Amateur David Micheluzzi, playing in only his second professional event, and fellow Australian Jake McLeod are alongside the American world number 29.

“It’s my third (of career) and the first one with a prize,” said An, who began the day with a one-shot lead. (AFP)

Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Draco, ridden by Tadhg O’Shea, wins the Emirates NBD handicap race at Jabel Ali racecourse yesterday.