emirates7 - Long-time UAE racing stalwart Pat Dobbs once again showcased why he remains one of the most consistent and reliable riders in the region, capturing both the feature prep races on an action-packed afternoon at Jebel Ali Racecourse.
The Irish jockey, who is based at Doug Watson’s championship-winning Red Stables, added two victories to his illustrious UAE tally, further cementing his reputation in the local racing scene.
In the 2000-metre Tobougg Corner Stakes, Pat Dobbs had Arlan in command in the final furlong, seeing off Elusive Trevor by a head and Secret Manner half a length behind.
Later, he teamed up with Hamad Al Jehani, a leading Qatari racehorse trainer,to ride David Of Athens to a commanding win in the Jebel Ali Mile Prep Stakes, finishing 2½ lengths ahead of Jebel Ali Stables hope Saayedd and 2¼ lengths ahead of Kafoo.
Dobbs, who has been based in the UAE for over two decades, has ridden over 200 winners in the Emirates, including the notable victory aboard Second Summer in the 2017 Godolphin Mile. The Wexford-born native has long been a linchpin of Doug Watson’s Red Stables, forming a partnership that continues to deliver consistent success across UAE circuits.
Seemar-O’Shea double delight
The afternoon also saw the crack pairing of champion trainer Bhupat Seemar and 12-time UAE Champion jockey Tadhg O’Shea enjoy a winning double to kick off the day.
O’Shea rode Omaha Front to success in the Al Shafar Investment Stakes - Daaeemm Incentive Race (Maiden, Dirt) before following up aboard Ashwaan in the Commercial Bank Of Dubai Stakes - Daaeemm Incentive Race (Maiden, Dirt).
The double helped O’Shea close the gap on runaway leader Silvestre de Sousa, moving to 21 wins in the jockeys’ championship behind the Brazilian’s 26.
Seemar, meanwhile, maintained his position at the top of the trainers’ championship, tied with Al Nakheel Racing stable group’s Ibrahim Al Hadhrami on 23 wins, while defending champion Musabbeh Al Mheiri added another victory with No Escape in the JARC Sprint Handicap, keeping the title race highly competitive.
With both the jockeys’ and trainers’ championships still wide open, the UAE racing season promises intense battles over the next three months.
The Irish jockey, who is based at Doug Watson’s championship-winning Red Stables, added two victories to his illustrious UAE tally, further cementing his reputation in the local racing scene.
In the 2000-metre Tobougg Corner Stakes, Pat Dobbs had Arlan in command in the final furlong, seeing off Elusive Trevor by a head and Secret Manner half a length behind.
Later, he teamed up with Hamad Al Jehani, a leading Qatari racehorse trainer,to ride David Of Athens to a commanding win in the Jebel Ali Mile Prep Stakes, finishing 2½ lengths ahead of Jebel Ali Stables hope Saayedd and 2¼ lengths ahead of Kafoo.
Dobbs, who has been based in the UAE for over two decades, has ridden over 200 winners in the Emirates, including the notable victory aboard Second Summer in the 2017 Godolphin Mile. The Wexford-born native has long been a linchpin of Doug Watson’s Red Stables, forming a partnership that continues to deliver consistent success across UAE circuits.
Seemar-O’Shea double delight
The afternoon also saw the crack pairing of champion trainer Bhupat Seemar and 12-time UAE Champion jockey Tadhg O’Shea enjoy a winning double to kick off the day.
O’Shea rode Omaha Front to success in the Al Shafar Investment Stakes - Daaeemm Incentive Race (Maiden, Dirt) before following up aboard Ashwaan in the Commercial Bank Of Dubai Stakes - Daaeemm Incentive Race (Maiden, Dirt).
The double helped O’Shea close the gap on runaway leader Silvestre de Sousa, moving to 21 wins in the jockeys’ championship behind the Brazilian’s 26.
Seemar, meanwhile, maintained his position at the top of the trainers’ championship, tied with Al Nakheel Racing stable group’s Ibrahim Al Hadhrami on 23 wins, while defending champion Musabbeh Al Mheiri added another victory with No Escape in the JARC Sprint Handicap, keeping the title race highly competitive.
With both the jockeys’ and trainers’ championships still wide open, the UAE racing season promises intense battles over the next three months.