The storm had already claimed the lives of at least two people in China's Hainan and 16 people in the Philippines
asia11 hours ago
The head of the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) has welcomed Bhupat Seemar on his appointment as a resident trainer at the championship-winning Zabeel Stables.
Seemar brings with him a proven track record having enjoyed a highly successful debut season in 2021-2022 which culminated in him being crowned UAE Champion Trainer.
Seemar saddled 47 winners during the term and also collected a maiden Group 1 success when Switzerland won the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Dubai World Cup night.
Originally from India, the 45-year-old Seemar had previously been an assistant trainer at the Dubai Racing Cub-managed Zabeel Stables for several years having joined the state-of-the-art training facility located in the heart of Dubai, over two decades earlier.
He gained experience working as an intern at Taylor Made Farms in the USA and also enjoyed a profitable spell as assistant to multiple Dubai World Cup-winning handler Bob Baffert.
Commenting on the appointment, Major General Expert Dr. Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Board Member and General Manager of the Dubai Racing Club, said, “We are pleased with the appointment of Bhupat Seemar as a trainer at Zabeel Stables, which has a great record of achievements that enriched the local racing.
“Interestingly, Seemar has a blend of local and global experience that makes a perfect fit for maintaining the record of the stable and taking it to new heights.”
Seemar also made history of sorts when he saddled the first-ever Dubai-based runner in this year’s Group 1 Kentucky Derby when UAE Derby runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow contested the epic race at Churchill Downs.
“I am honoured to be the permanent trainer at Zabeel Stables, where I have worked for almost 20 years since arriving from California,” said Seemar.
“I am looking forward to the upcoming season as we have a great team behind us and some outstanding clients who have invested in some very good bloodstock from all over the world.”
Seemar’s team at Zabeel Stables — the jewel in the crown of Dubai’s racing stables — includes his wife Caroline, a key member of the work riding team, 10-time UAE Champion jockey Tadhg O’Shea and a vastly experienced team of stable hands.
The 2022-23 UAE racing season commences at Al Ain Racecourse on October 28, with the action moving to the flagship Meydan Racecourse a week later, on November 4.
The $30.5million Dubai World Cup meeting takes place on March 25, 2023.
The storm had already claimed the lives of at least two people in China's Hainan and 16 people in the Philippines
asia11 hours ago
Dubai Police have asked drivers to be extra cautious
transport11 hours ago
The former all-rounder has returned to cricket during the past year after a horrific car crash at the end of 2022
cricket11 hours ago
Dubai Police have asked drivers to be extra cautious
emergencies12 hours ago
The country has set a new Guinness World Record by creating the largest falcon hood, beating the previous record of 1.65 metres
uae13 hours ago
Hamas' health ministry said that 94,616 people have been wounded since the conflict began on October 7
mena13 hours ago
In most Islamic countries, including the Gulf countries, the Prophet's birthday is observed on 12 Rabi’ Al-Awwal 1444
uae holidays14 hours ago
Traffic will be diverted to the opposite side during this period
transport15 hours ago