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Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horse Racing Excellence Awards for 2017.
Joining His Highness Sheikh Mohammed to honour winners of the prestigious award in the ceremony was the Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The ceremony began with a video that chronicles the racing events hosted by Dubai over the years in addition to introductory videos about the winners of the coveted award.
Godolphin won the 'Best Owner' category, whereas Gun Runner was announced winner of the 'Best Horse' award. Christophe Soumillon was selected as winner of the 'Best Jockey' award.
The 'Best Trainer' award went to Aidan O'Brien, while the 'Lifetime Achievement' award was given to the retired trainer Criquette Head-Maarek.
The event also saw Sheikh Mohammed honouring the main sponsors of the Dubai World Cup 2017 including Emirates airlines, Al Tayer Motors, and Gulf News among others.
Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the winners and called on the horseracing fraternity to continue pursuing excellence and to promote the culture of breeding and riding horses as a noble sport. He also praised the initiatives and generosity of the national institutions and businesses for supporting the Dubai World Cup, which he described as an important national event that enhances UAE's global position.
The ceremony was attended by a number of senior officials, as well as the guests from more than 12 countries, who are currently in the UAE to attend the Dubai World Cup.
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