One of racing’s biggest owners took the horse from top trainer Roger Varian. Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum has become one of the most successful landlords in the world. Won the Derby with High-Rise in 1998 and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2015, both trained by Luca Cumani. A late move to Varian saw him start a new partnership in 2016, winning the Dubai Sheema Classic, Coronation Cup and Juddmonte International and achieving further success at the highest level with Defoe. Dubawi’s super stallion owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid recently made Carl Burke a key beneficiary of his growing team.
A foal born to world champion Black Caviar dies the day after the mare’s death.He has the strongest Rosalion with Richard Hannon and last year won the Melbourne Cup with Five Fights after copying the words of Simon and Ed Crisford. He has now cut ties with Varian and removed 10 horses from his stables, with the trainer confirming the changes in a statement on his website. “I can confirm that Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al-Maktoum has stopped supporting my stable,” Varian said. “Ten horses I trained with at the time are still standing today.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sheikh Obaid for all the opportunities he has given me over the past nine years. “We have had a long and fruitful partnership with many great days in the UK, Royal Ascot and overseas, including seven. Group 1 We had fun together. “Sheikh Obaid is a passionate and loyal supporter of racing around the world. I wish him and his horse the best of luck in the future. “It is important to add that myself and the Carlberg team are doing everything possible to continue our successful season.”
Varian started the season with Champion Stakes winner King Of Steel before suffering an injury and being replaced by Amo Racing. Despite this he won the 1000 Guineas with Elmalka and two Group 1 races with the great filly Sharyn. He added: “We currently have a top major in Shary and a British Classic winner in Elmalka and a list of other talented horses in our stable. We are grateful to all owners and look forward to their continued support in the coming months. , you can receive compensation for several years.
