What does Princess Latifa case mean for British sport?

What does Princess Latifa case mean for British sport?

The revelation on ดาวน์โหลด slotxo Panorama this week that Dubai's Princess Latifa accused her father of holding her hostage in the city since she tried to flee in 2018 has the potential to create diplomatic tensions between the UK and the United Arab Emirates, a key strategic ally.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said he was acting in his daughter's best interests, and the royal family insist she was brought back to Dubai in a "rescue mission".

The UAE have previously said Princess Latifa was safe in the care of family.

But this controversy has left British horse-racing facing some deeply uncomfortable questions.

Over the past 40 years, Sheikh Mohammed has become synonymous with the sport, its most prominent and influential owner.

Indeed, it has become very hard for many in British racing to imagine the sport here without him.

The royal blue silks of Godolphin - the illustrious and hugely successful racing and bloodstock operation he founded and owns - are a constant presence on racecourses during the flat season.

Many jobs are thought to depend on Sheikh Mohammed's investment, especially in Newmarket - where Godolphin and his Dalham Hall breeding operation are based. More than 130 of his horses are trained here in Britain, with many of his millions spent on yearlings at the Tattersalls auction.