British trainer George Scott will begin an important new chapter in his career at the 2026-27 Dubai Racing Carnival, establishing a permanent presence at Meydan Racecourse with a 19-horse team. The move marks a significant expansion of his international operations, with the trainer aiming to build on his previous successes in the Middle East.
Scott arrives in Dubai with an encouraging record, having secured four victories from 28 runners in the UAE, representing a strike rate of 14.4 per cent. His association with the Carnival began in 2019 when Another Batt provided him with a winner on his first appearance. West Acre subsequently strengthened his reputation in 2025 with victories in the Group 2 Blue Point Sprint and Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Sprint. Force And Valour also added to the trainer’s Dubai record with a dirt success last season.
For the 38-year-old trainer, the establishment of a permanent base at Meydan represents a natural progression following several successful campaigns across the region.
“This season marks an exciting new chapter for me as we establish our first permanent base in Dubai,” Scott said. “Following several successful campaigns competing across the Middle East, the opportunity to establish a presence at Meydan represents a significant step forward for the team.”
George Scott’s Dubai Racing Carnival Team Led by Quality Performers
The new stable includes several notable performers, headed by Group 3-placed Saber Strike and Rogue Legend, who joins Scott’s operation after being transferred from American trainer Wesley Ward. Owned by Resolute Racing, Rogue Legend adds further depth to an already promising squad.
The stable will also welcome horses representing prominent Dubai owners. Shiplake will carry the colours of Dubai Racing Club Chairman Sheikh Rashed Dalmook Al Maktoum, while Zoar and Mr Colonel will represent his brother, Sheikh Hamdan Dalmook Al Maktoum.
Force And Valour returns for a third Dubai Racing Carnival campaign, while Michael Blencowe, the owner of West Acre, will have two representatives in Listed winner Command The Stars and Lil Koulsty, who are owned in partnership.
Wiki, a Listed winner in France, has also been purchased to join the operation by Victorious Forever. The ownership group will have a strong presence in Scott’s stable, with Varzi, Gamri, Instant Force, Rizal, Wave Rider, Commander’s Intent and Major Neigh Sayer also part of the team.
El Matador, He’s A Monster and Zubaru complete the 19-horse squad, which will be based at Grandstand Stables at Meydan Racecourse.
Scott Targets Long-Term Growth in Dubai
Scott’s decision to establish a permanent Dubai operation comes at an encouraging time for his international training career. He recently celebrated a second Group 1 Prix du Cadran victory with Caballo de Mar, further underlining the progress of his training operation.
The trainer believes the new base will provide owners with greater access to international racing opportunities while maintaining the standards that have shaped his operation at Eve Lodge.
“Our ambition is to build on the success we have already enjoyed internationally,” Scott said. “We will be providing our owners with access to some of the most exciting racing opportunities in the world, whilst maintaining the high standards of care, attention to detail and horsemanship that underpin everything we do at Eve Lodge.”
He also acknowledged that establishing a new operation in Dubai would involve a period of adjustment, but stressed that the team was prepared for the challenge.
“We are fortunate to begin this journey with a strong group of horses and the support of a fantastic set of owners. We recognise that establishing ourselves in a new environment will be a learning process. However, we are fully committed to embracing that challenge, adapting and continually improving as we build a strong foundation for the future.
“This is just the beginning of what I hope will become a long and successful presence in the Middle East for my team.”
With 19 horses assembled and a permanent base secured at Meydan, Scott’s arrival adds another international dimension to the 2026-27 Dubai Racing Carnival. The coming months will provide the first opportunity to assess how successfully the new operation translates its ambitions into results on the Dubai stage.
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