Highland Reel fourth in Sheema Highland Reel had to settle for fourth in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan. Aidan O'Brien's colt is a seasoned traveller and won the Hong Kong Vase in December on his previous appearance. Ryan Moore had him in a prominent position but he was headed by Postponed with a furlong to run. Continuing the theme of the Japanese raiders on the night Duramente, running on just three shoes after spreading a plate, and Last Impact chased Roger Varian's charge home, with Highland Reel fading out of the frame, but Postponed was far too good. Winner of the King George at Ascot last season, Postponed was moved from Luca Cumani after that and looks like being a major player in all the top middle-distance races in this form. Varian said: "It was good to watch. I was happy from the outset. We were worried before the race where the pace was, but they look to have gone an even gallop. He was in a good position and the horse quickened well in the straight. "I'd like to thank Sheikh Mohammed Obaid (owner) and the team at home. "He's a very good horse, he had already won a King George when we got him, but he has thrived out here. The team out here with him did a great job, as did the team at home before that, so big credit goes to my staff. "The big mile-and-a-half races will be for him, but I'll make a plan with the owner when we get home."
