Queen Elizabeth II is patron of Royal Ascot and, as an avid racing enthusiast and owner, makes regular appearances at the famous British meeting in mid-June.
Royal Patronage —
Queen Elizabeth II is patron of Royal Ascot and, as an avid racing enthusiast and owner, makes regular appearances at the famous British meeting in mid-June.
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The British monarch receives the winning trophy for the Ascot Gold Cup last year after her horse Estimate won the prestigious race.
Royal permission —
The British monarch receives the winning trophy for the Ascot Gold Cup last year after her horse Estimate won the prestigious race.
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Wimbledon's Centre Court is unfettered by advertising boards but the All-England Club does have partnership deals with official suppliers for the tennis grand slam event.
Wimbledon ethos —
Wimbledon's Centre Court is unfettered by advertising boards but the All-England Club does have partnership deals with official suppliers for the tennis grand slam event.
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Tom Queally partners Frankel to victory in the unbeaten wonder horse's final race in the Champions Stakes, sponsored by QIPCO, at Ascot in October 2012.
Ascot hero —
Tom Queally partners Frankel to victory in the unbeaten wonder horse's final race in the Champions Stakes, sponsored by QIPCO, at Ascot in October 2012.
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Frankel is covered by a QIPCO-branded horse blanket after winning the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in 2012.
QIPCO influence —
Frankel is covered by a QIPCO-branded horse blanket after winning the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in 2012.
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Silvestre De Sousa celebrates after he rides Farhh to win The QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot last year.
Just champion —
Silvestre De Sousa celebrates after he rides Farhh to win The QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot last year.
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QIPCO branding dominates the British Champions Day meeting at Ascot every October as part of a long-term deal with organizers.
Brand leaders —
QIPCO branding dominates the British Champions Day meeting at Ascot every October as part of a long-term deal with organizers.
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Winning double? Qatari-owned Treve wins the 2013 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, which will be sponsored by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club until 2022.
Qatar domination —
Winning double? Qatari-owned Treve wins the 2013 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, which will be sponsored by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club until 2022.
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Paris Saint-Germain's coach Carlo Ancelotti rides in a golf buggy with Qatari Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the French football club's owner.
Football connection —
Paris Saint-Germain's coach Carlo Ancelotti rides in a golf buggy with Qatari Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the French football club's owner.
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