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January 7, 2016 Gulf News
Leslie Wilson Jr, Racing & Special Features Writer
Dubai: Competitors in the ninth annual HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, presented by Longines on Saturday, will be vying for the honour to lift a unique trophy that will be awarded to the winner of the renowned 160km contest.
The trophy, created by Royal Jewellers Asprey of London, stands one metre in height and weighs 20 kilograms.
It is topped by a three-dimensional horse and rider - the figure representing the victory by HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. in the 2012 FEI Longines World Endurance Championships held in Euston Park, England.
Shaikh Mohammad’s arm is raised overhead in victory and holds a single .32 carat diamond in his hand...
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