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William Buick pays tribute to Blue Point

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William Buick pays tribute to Blue Point

William Buick rode Blue Point in 15 of his 20 races. He won the 2018 King's Stand Stakes and this year's Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan. Blue point won both the King’s Stand and Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot. Blue points is a horse Sheikh Mohammed took an interest in from an early stage. Charlie trained him. Buik was at Ascott last week for both of Blue's races and he feels a responsibility towards the horse. The horse won Premier League and Champions League in one week.

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