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Godolphin, the international pedigreed breeding and horse racing stable founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is welcoming the people of Dubai and the UAE to #WearTheBlue in support of their home team, this Dubai World Cup Carnival.

Godolphin's advocates are being motivated to submit pictures of themselves 'using the blue' to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter-- utilizing the hashtag: #WearTheBlue. Those publishing images will instantly get in a competitors where they can win weekly prizes. The overall winner of the competition will be picked from the six weekly winners, with one lucky fan winning a hospitality box for 10 individuals at Meydan for the Dubai World Cup race meeting.

Using the well-known blue silks of Godolphin has actually been a dream for some, as Godolphin jockey and 2015 Dubai World Cup Winner William Buick explains. "As a child maturing following horseracing I would imagine wearing the well-known Godolphin silks. The Royal Blue of Godolphin always stood out. It is the aspiration of every jockey to ride for the very best stables worldwide and Godolphin is at the top of this list. I still pinch myself whenever I'm getting into my blue silks for racing. No one has made a commitment to world racing like His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and it is an honour to be a part of his group.".

Discussing #WearTheBlue Managing Director of Godolphin UK and Dubai, Hugh Anderson, stated, "Half the enjoyable of sport is being able to support your group and for all those who call Dubai house, Godolphin needs to be their team! This is specifically true during the Dubai World Cup Carnival which is the only time in the annual racing calendar when Godolphin contends on home soil against the visiting international contenders and the UAE fitness instructors. For over 20 years Godolphin has actually raced around the world representing Dubai, and it will be terrific to see fans, both new and old, joining the develop to the Dubai World Cup race conference through #WearTheBlue.".

In addition to the #WearTheBlue competitors, Godolphin home team activities will be seen across the city of Dubai this Dubai World Cup Carnival with the Godolphin Jockey Challenge featuring in essential areas providing fans with an opportunity to experience exactly what it is like to be a jockey. There will likewise be a pop-up exhibit in Mirdif City Centre from 11th-- 27th March and a schools program running throughout February and March.

Fans can reveal their support for Dubai's home group by following Godolphin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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