This weekend, the racing world turns its attention to Del Mar Racecourse in California, where Rebel’s Romance, Godolphin’s most celebrated horse, seeks to etch his name into the annals of Breeders’ Cup history. Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Rebel’s Romance is vying for an unprecedented third Breeders’ Cup Turf victory, having triumphed at Keeneland in 2022 and Del Mar in 2023. Only two legendary mares, Beholder and Goldikova, have achieved three Breeders’ Cup wins, making Rebel’s Romance’s quest a monumental challenge. The seven-year-old stallion, sired by the renowned Dubawi, enters the race in stellar form, having secured five wins from seven starts this year, including a ninth Group 1 victory in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Aqueduct. Trainer Charlie Appleby expressed confidence in Rebel’s Romance’s experience and preparation, acknowledging the rising competition from younger contenders. Among them is stablemate El Cordobes, a rapidly improving Frankel colt, who will be ridden by Irish jockey Billy Loughnane. The Breeders’ Cup, often dubbed the ‘World Championships of Horse Racing,’ will also feature other top contenders, including Aidan O’Brien’s Minnie Hauk and Frankie Dettori’s Wimbledon Hawkeye. With Godolphin’s global dominance in horse racing, all eyes are on Rebel’s Romance to see if he can make history once more in the iconic Royal Blue silks.