Even a new tournament-record round of 9-under 63 by Dutchwoman Dewi Claire Schreefel could not reel in runaway leader Feng Shanshan of China after yesterday's third round of the 500,000 euros (US$387,800) Dubai Ladies Masters.

The world No. 6 and the highest ranked player in the field, Feng made three birdies in her last three holes for a third-round 67, and that helped increase her lead at the top to five shots.

Schreefel, a 27-year-old from Alkmaar who has been a regular on the LPGA Tour the last two years, made four birdies in her last four holes, apart from five others in a bogey-free round.

The 63 bettered the previous tournament record of 64 by Sweden's Louise Stahle in the first round of the 2007 tournament.

France's Gwladys Nocera, who finished second to Laura Davies in the Money List in 2006, shot her third consecutive round of 68 to take sole possession of third place at 12-under 204.

Germany's Caroline Masson, who needs to finish at least solo third to have a chance to win the Money List this year, was tied fourth one shot behind at 205 after a 69 alongside American Cindy Lacrosse (69). Spain's Carlota Ciganda, who leads the Money List right now, faltered with a 1-over 73 round to fall back to tied 20th place at 211.

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