Sheikh Mohammed at the Dubai World Cup over the years - in pictures
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives at Meydan Racecourse ahead of the 2023 Dubai World Cup. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at the 2022 Dubai World Cup, won by Country Grammer, ridden by Frankie Dettori, at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor and jockey Christophe Soumillon receive the Dubai World Cup trophy from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid after their victory with Thunder Snow in 2019. Reuters -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid does a dance on stage after Thunder Snow, ridden by Christophe Soumillion, won the 2018 Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at the 2017 Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Christopher Pike / The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inspects horses ahead of the 2015 Dubai World Cup. Sarah Dea/The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid celebrates after success in the 2014 Dubai World Cup with Godolphin's African Story. Satish Kumar / The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reads a racecard at the 2013 Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Razan Alzayani / The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Monterosso, the winner of the 2012 Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National -
The team behind Japan's Victoire Pisa receive the trophy from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in 2011. Pawan Singh / The National -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, left, hands the Dubai World Cup trophy to Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid after his horse Invasor won the 2007 Dubai World Cup. Reuters -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with jockey Frankie Dettori who rode Moon Ballad to success in the 2003 Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba racecourse. Reuters -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Frankie Dettori after a winner at the 2002 Dubai World Cup night. AFP -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid jokes with Kentucky breeder Allan Lavin, wearing a kefiyeh, during an event ahead of the 2001 Dubai World Cup. Reuters -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and jockey Frankie Dettori celebrate Godolphin's victory with Dubai Millennium at the 2000 Dubai World Cup. Reuters -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, right, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid lead Sheikh Hamdan's winning horse Almukawatel around the racecourse after it and British jockey Richard Hills won a surprise victory at the 1999 Dubai World Cup. Reuters -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid raises the Dubai World Cup in 1997 after his maiden success in the race with Singspiel. AFP
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