Saeed Bin Suroor burst onto the racing scene with remarkable speed, achieving his first victory at Royal Ascot nearly thirty years ago. The success of Factual in the 1995 Cork And Orrery Stakes hinted at greater achievements to come, with a treble win at the prestigious event the following year, including victories at the Group One level.
Bin Suroor went on to secure a record seven wins in the Queen Anne, with Classic Cliche winning the Gold Cup and four additional triumphs in that race. While his glory days may seem distant now, recent victories with Real World and Dubai Future show that he still has the talent to produce winning horses.
Reflecting on his 38 Royal Ascot victories, Bin Suroor struggles to choose a favourite among them. He acknowledges the importance of each win at the world-renowned event, highlighting the high quality of competition it offers.
Partnering with esteemed jockeys like Frankie Dettori, Mick Kinane, Kerrin McEvoy, Gary Stevens, and Jerry Bailey has been instrumental to Bin Suroor's success at Royal Ascot. Dubai Millennium stands out as a particularly memorable horse, achieving success in both the Dubai World Cup and the Prince of Wales's Stakes.
Bin Suroor's five Gold Cup wins demonstrate his skill in training stayers, with Classic Cliche, Kayf Tara, Papineau, and Colour Vision all claiming victory in the prestigious race. He emphasises the importance of having the right jockey to give the horse the best chance of success.
While recent wins at Royal Ascot have been harder to come by for Bin Suroor, he cherishes each victory even more. Looking ahead, he is optimistic about the performance of horses like Summer Of Love and Wild Tiger at upcoming races.
Despite the challenges of competing in large handicap races, Bin Suroor remains committed to achieving success at the highest level in the world of horse racing.