Sheikh Mohammed and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan attended the 2000 Guineas races at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile racecourse in England.
Horse race
Arabian horse
Video: Dubai World Cup – the world’s richest horse race explained
ABTV’s Shruthi Nair explains all about the world’s richest day of horse racing that was held last weekend with $35million prize purse on offer. But do you really know the significance of horse racing in the region?
Adam Castle
In pictures: Royal Cavalry annual horserace in Nizwa
The race is a cultural and civilisational asset that emerged from the Royal thought to preserve horse racing and equestrian sports. The race-day included five races dedicated to the pure Arabian horses, including Hisn Al Shomoukh, where the horse riders competed to have the honour of winning the Cup of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. The race-day witnessed equestrian sport performances.
Dubai Ruler
How Dubai’s Godolphin became a world leader in horse racing
Huge investments have gone into making Godolphin the largest stable in the world. But what’s the motivation behind this commitment to the sport and the racing community in general? Arabian Business goes to Newmarket, the team’s UK headquarters, to find out what explains this passion for horse racing
Charlie Appleby
Irish Derby next on the cards Godolphin’s champion Masar
Trainer Charlie Appleby said that the Curragh ‘is the obvious place to go’ after Masar’s historic win at Epsom
Epsom Derby
Godolphin’s Masar storm to first Epsom Derby victory – in pictures
Masar, from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum’s Godolphin stable, stormed to victory under jockey William Buick left the second place to the horse Dee Ex Bee, which is owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Masar is trained by Charlie Appleby and Dee Ex Bee is trained by Mark Johnston.
Dubai Ruler
In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed attends Windsor Royal Endurance Race in UK
On the sidelines of the endurance event, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. He applauded the excellent organisation of the event, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, and highlighted the strong ties between GCC countries and Britain in endurance races.
Dubai Crown Prince
In pictures: Ruler of Dubai attends QIPCO 2000 Guineas Stakes
Donnacha O’Brien riding Saxon Warrior celebrates as they win The QIPCO 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse.
Chairman's Trophy
In pictures: Horse race on Champions Day in Hong Kong
Pakistan Star clinched the Queen Elizabeth II Cup for jockey William Buick in Hong Kong Sunday, the highlight of three Group One spring races with a total purse of HK$58 million ($7.4 million).
Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup
In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed attends final race of the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup
Riding ‘Dhahi’, Saeed Mahmoud Al Khiyari won the 120 km Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup
Dubai World Cup
New Saudi horse racing championship to rival Dubai, Kentucky
King Abdulaziz Horse Championship will have $17m in prizes
Dubai
In pictures: 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse
Mickael Barzalona riding Heavy Metal wins DWC Carnival 2018 opening night feature race the Al Maktoum Challenge R1 (G2)
Camel race
In pictures: Liwa 2018 Moreeb Dune Festival
This festival offers a week-long celebration of UAE heritage with competitions and activities including bike riding and camping in the desert of Moreeb Dune.