The TTR Ten with Nacim Dilmi - Sales Edition

Cover image courtesy of Trackside Photography

Favourite moment - racing, sales or breeding related - for 2025?

Taking on a new challenge training for Domeland.

Which first-season sires are you most excited to see at the 2026 yearling sales?

Anamoe.

Name an emerging human talent in the industry, and say why?

James Cummings. Not only has been a great mentor but to do what he’s done at such a young age and now off to train in Hong Kong is nothing more than a huge accomplishment.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Keep it simple, Work hard and learn as much as possible.

What positive change would you like to see in the industry?

Competition between states, they should work together instead of competing against one another.

What’s been the most challenging moment in your career, and how did it shape you?

After Godolphin decided to go public, not knowing what would happen was very daunting and couldn’t think of anyone I would want to work for. Luckily, Domeland were looking for a new trainer so applying for the job and getting the job was exciting but also scary.

Swap jobs with anyone, who, and what would you do?

Ciaron Maher - To have the feel of what is like juggling multiple states, big amount of horses in training and being so successful at the yearling sales.

Is there a particular horse you think about often? Why?

Bivouac. I had a chance to be really involved closely with the horse in his 2-year-old career being able to ride him a lot and he proved himself at top level and now a successful stallion makes me very proud knowing that the wrap we had on him as a youngster paid off later on in his career, and when I see his progeny race I often think about him.

What has been your favorite day at a racecourse?

When we got the quinella the Golden Slipper with Kiamichi and Microphone.

If you could change one thing about the perception of horse racing, what would it be?

Shutting up the haters.