London, 18 June 2013 (WAM) - Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was crowned winner of the mile G1 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, Britain today.

Trained by Jim Bolger, Kevin Manning led Godolphin?s Dawn Approach to win the 350 thousand- dramatic race by a short-head.

The event was attended by Dubai Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler and Finance Minister H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, members of the British Royal family, and a number of sheikhs.

Sheikh Mohammed received the winner's trophy from Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.

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