The Dealer was saddened to learn of the death of Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, a noted racehorse owner and breeder with considerable operations.

The Sheikh owned roughly 2,000ac in Kildare and The Dealer is wondering how generational renewal will translate from Dubai to Kildare.

His brother – the prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai no less – is also keen on racing and Sheikh Mohammed’s stud farm in Kildare received a CAP payment worth €216,768 in 2019.

It’s understood Sheikh Hamdan has a daughter who has an interest in horse racing, so could she be in line for a big inheritance? I wonder.