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Melissa Jones

Sheikh Mohammed pays record £2.9m for 'lookalike' to wonder horse Frankel in rare appearance

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed paid almost £3million for a 'lookalike' to wonder horse Frankel.

The billionaire was involved in a frantic bidding war at the Tattersalls sales to acquire the yearling for his thoroughbred operation.

Big names in the racing industry were impressed by the youngster, due to his resemblance to his sire Frankel. One of the greatest horses of all time, he won all 14 of his races and has excelled as a stallion, commanding a fee of £200,000 each time.

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