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Leading the charge is Godolphin, the legendary racing operation founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The stable will unleash an armada of over thirty thoroughbreds wearing their iconic blue silks across Royal Ascot's five-day extravaganza.
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Bin Suroor brings his four-time Champion Trainer pedigree to bear alongside Charlie Appleby - another tactical genius who has steered fifteen winners at this meeting. Together they form a formidable partnership that blends Emirati horsemanship with cutting-edge training methods.
"We've carefully mapped each horse's campaign for this moment," reveals Appleby. "When you see that sea of hats in the Royal Enclosure and hear 'God Save The King', you know you're competing where legends are made."
The financial stakes mirror the prestige: £10.05 million in total prize money including two £1 million showpieces (the Prince Of Wales' Stakes G1) and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes G1). Even supporting races carry minimum purses exceeding £110k - ensuring every contest features championship-caliber competition.
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