Congratulations Godolphin!

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai was on hand to receive a trophy from Queen Elizabeth II, following a rare and very exciting double win for thoroughbred Blue Point, a Godolphin horse, at Royal Ascot this weekend.

Queen Elizabeth II presented Dubai’s leader with the trophy

HH Sheikh Mohammed looked in high spirits following the important win

Thoroughbred Blue Point achieved a rare double win by taking home both the King’s Stand and the Diamond Jubilee during the world-renowned racing festival.

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It was INCHES!

It’s a proud moment for the UAE

The brilliant weekend of racing culminated in two wins for Blue Point

Dubai’s ruling family are keen equestrians and Godolphin is the private thoroughbred horseracing stable belonging to the family. It has stables both in the UAE, the UK and Ireland.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge also greeted HH Sheikh Mohammed

Iconic. Dubai’s ruler at the gates of Royal Ascot