"We’ve learned a little more every year going there," Seemar said.
In addition to Secret Ambition, Seemar was also with Zabeel for the inaugural Saudi Cup with North America, when assistant to uncle Satish Seemar, as well as sixth and fourth-place finishes with Switzerland in the last two editions of the Riyadh Dirt Sprint presented by Sports Boulevard. "In my first year of training, we won a Dubai Golden Shaheen and had runners in the Saudi Cup, Dubai World Cup and Kentucky Derby – not a lot of trainers can say that – and I’m just very lucky to have such great owners and talented horses." "He’s a horse who reminds me how privileged we are," Seemar continued. We know we are going up against some of the world’s best horses again, but you can’t win it if you’re not in it and when you have a horse as genuine as he is, you feel good about your chances. "We haven’t done much with him since his run a few weeks ago, but he’s in great form and always tries really hard. "He’s such an honest horse," said Seemar, who trained Secret Ambition to finish seventh in last year’s Saudi Cup in what was his first season as head trainer. Sixth in last March’s Dubai World Cup, beaten a mere four and three-quarter lengths, the son of Dubawi and Royal Ascot winner Jealous Again enters The Saudi Cup off the back of a pair of solid efforts. Known for his very kind disposition and eager-to-please attitude, Al Rashid Stables’ Bhupat Seemar-trained Remorse (IRE) heads into his second major international showcase with an outsider’s chance, but consistent form worthy of respect. 22 February 2023 – For the third time in four years, Zabeel Racing Stables of Dubai will be represented with a contender in the world’s most valuable race – but for the first time it will be with one considered the proverbial barn favourite.
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