
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.

Royal permission —
The British monarch receives the winning trophy for the Ascot Gold Cup last year after her horse Estimate won the prestigious race.

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.

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.

QIPCO influence —
Frankel is covered by a QIPCO-branded horse blanket after winning the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in 2012.

Just champion —
Silvestre De Sousa celebrates after he rides Farhh to win The QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot last year.

Brand leaders —
QIPCO branding dominates the British Champions Day meeting at Ascot every October as part of a long-term deal with organizers.

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.

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.