{"id":279606,"date":"2025-07-21T09:29:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/279606\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T09:29:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:29:11","slug":"new-domeland-head-trainer-nacim-dilmi-to-succeed-sara-ryan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/279606\/","title":{"rendered":"New Domeland head trainer: Nacim Dilmi to succeed Sara Ryan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Godolphin assistant trainer Nacim Dilmi has been announced as the new head trainer for Domeland, taking the reins from Sara Ryan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

French born Dilmi, 37, has spent the past eight years working for Godolphin Australia, most recently heading up the operation\u2019s Melbourne stable under James Cummings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Following Godolphin\u2019s decision to dissolve its private training model at the end of this season, Dilmi was offered numerous roles at prominent stables in Melbourne and Sydney but said the opportunity to lead Domeland into a new era of success was irresistible.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to be a trainer and with James Cummings going to Hong Kong<\/a>, it was the right time for me to step up,\u201d Dilmi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Domeland rang me to offer me the job, it was really exciting.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou always know when their horses are racing, and you can spot their red and yellow colours a mile away. I\u2019ve been watching most of their runners and Domeland have some exciting horses that I\u2019m looking forward to getting my hands on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Domeland managing director King Cheng said he was thrilled to secure a trainer the calibre of Dilmi.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly excited to welcome Nacim to the Domeland team,\u201d Cheng said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe brings world-class experience from Godolphin and will build on the strong foundation set by Sara over the last couple of years. We believe Nacim is the right person to guide our stable into its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dilmi will link up with Domeland on August 4, taking over from Ryan who will establish her own public training venture. During her time as Domeland\u2019s head trainer, Ryan trained more than 50 winners of almost $6.5 million in prizemoney.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful to Domeland for giving me the opportunity to launch my training career,\u201d Ryan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a rewarding journey, and I\u2019m looking forward to the next chapter and new challenges ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Domeland\u2019s stable features in excess of 50 registered horses, with facilities including 35 boxes at Wyong racecourse and a 260-acre Kulnura property that features a 3000m grass track.<\/p>\n

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