The Triple Crown Series may have been marred by its share of misfortune this year. It was also yet another 12 months without a Triple Crown winner. Despite this, 2006 will no doubt hold special memories for 2 brothers in Dubai who celebrated a unique Double.

The Preakness was won by Bernardini owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President of the UAE and Crown Prince of Dubai and owner of Darley Stud; the Belmont was won by Jazil owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Dubai Deputy Ruler and Minister of Finance and Industry and owner of Shadwell/Derrinstown Studs).