Kariem Baraka revealed some advice from his uncle and double Masters champion Bernhard Langer helped him maintain his lead in the BMW Russian Open at the Le Meridien Moscow Country Club.

Scotland’s Euan Little was chasing leaders Kariem Baraka and Henrik Nystrom on the second day of the BMW Russian Open at the Le Meridien Moscow Country Club.

KARIEM BARAKA, nephew of Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer, blazed his way to a superb nine-under-par round of 63 to lead the BMW Russian Open in Moscow by two shots.

Kariem Baraka, nephew of Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer, blazed his way to a superb nine-under-par round of 63 to lead the BMW Russian Open in Moscow by two shots.

Aidan O’Brien’s bad luck in the Classics this season continued today when the Ballydoyle trainer had to withdraw Baraka from the Prix de Diane Hermes (French Oaks) at Chantilly.

Godolphin pair Sundrop and Punctilious head a small but select field of 10 fillies left in the Vodafone Oaks at today’s confirmation stage.

BOOKMAKERS are unanimous in making Attraction favourite to carve out her own piece of racing history at the Curragh this weekend.