Godolphin, the private racing stable of the Maktoum family, announced yesterday, a new multi-million dollar sponsorship agreement with Emirates, the international airline of the UAE.

The two companies have already been linked in the forefront of the sport of horseracing for many years, but this sponsorship breaks new ground in promoting racing itself at the very highest level.

As part of the agreement, the Godolphin silks will sport a new Fly Emirates logo and, for the first time, Fly Emirates branding will be carried on other elements of the stable's livery.


The Dubai World Cup
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates airline, commented: "The exposure that Godolphin's horses receive at the top racetracks around the world makes this sponsorship an ideal vehicle for Emirates, as well as complementing our existing sporting involvement."

Godolphin's racing manager, Simon Crisford, added: "We are very excited that Emirates has decided to continue to include Godolphin in its worldwide support of top class sport and, for Godolphin's part, this new partnership gives us further opportunity to promote the Dubai-based airline."

Emirates' sponsorship of horseracing's most successful international stable is part of a top class sporting portfolio that includes the world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, as well as international rugby sevens, tennis, cricket, golf and English Premiership.