You can always count on the Khaleej Times for the inside gossip on what the Dubai Racing Club Staff are up to in the off season.

This Sunday it would appear that they're braving the desert heat and are heading off to The Desert Course, Arabian Ranches for the Dubai horse racing community golf tournament.

Deano Hopewell, a familiar “voice” in Dubai will team up with Director of Racing Fin Powrie (playing off 36). Meanwhile, the man behind the organisation of the Dubai Racing Carnival - manager Martin Talty - and Gerard Bush, are listed as "hot favourites" for the tournament. Both are expected to lead - like the bluebloods they attract to Dubai every race season - from start to finish.