Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Emerging As Top Carnival Owner
The first three Group stakes at the Dubai World Cup Carnival have been won by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi a rising force in global racing. He won the US$200,000 Dubawi Stakes with Gladiator King and US$350,000 Al Maktoum Challenge R1 with Kimbear. His only other starter this DWC Carnival finished second in Group company when For the Top chased home Benbatl in the US$250,000 Singspiel Stakes.
Satish Seemar trained-Gladiator King is being aimed at the US$200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint while his ultimate goal remains the US$2.5 million Dubai Golden Shaheen.
Others to look forward to down the line for the ownership include multiple Gr.3-winning 2019 Shaheen alumnus Switzerland, who is now based with Watson, as well as Bob Baffert-trained Ra’ad, a smart Los Alamitos maiden winner who is being aimed toward the $2.5 million UAE Derby.
Story curated from press release by Dubai Racing Club