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Encyclopedia > Godolphin stables

The Godolphin Stables are a highly successful thoroughbred horse racing stables based in Dubai and England. They take their name from the Godolphin Arabian. Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... The Burj al-Arab hotel has become an architectural icon of Dubai. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my [birth]right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked... The Godolphin Arabian (ca 1724 - 1754), also known as the Godolphin Barb, was one of three horses which were the founders of the modern thoroughbred horse racing broodstock. ...


The organisation is based in both Dubai and Newmarket, and was set up by Dubai's ruling family, the Maktoums, with Sheikh Mohammed the driving force behind the operation. The Burj al-Arab hotel has become an architectural icon of Dubai. ... Map sources for Newmarket at grid reference TL6463 Local celebrity jockey Frankie Detorri in the parade ring at Newmarket after riding in the 2000 Guineas 2005 Newmarket is a market town in the English county of Suffolk, approximately 65 miles north of London, which has grown and become famous because... Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the leader of Dubai. ...


Within ten years of founding, Godolphin had won over 100 Group One races in 11 countries.


The stable's main jockey is Frankie Dettori, the main trainer Saeed bin Suroor. Frankie Dettori in the parade ring at Glorious Goodwood in August 2004 Frankie Dettori in the parade ring at Newmarket after riding in the 2000 Guineas 2005 Frankie Dettori, (born December 15, 1970 in Milan, Italy) is a thoroughbred race horse jockey and celebrity. ... Saeed bin Suroor is a trainer in the sport of horse racing. ...


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Godolphin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (156 words)
The Godolphin Estate, located near Helston, Cornwall, England, is the former seat of the Duke of Leeds.
The present house is remnant of a larger mansion.
The National Trust acquired 555 acres (2.2 km²) of the estate in 2000 and is developing public access to this land.
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