Ernst Oertel- the man responsible for the horses of a President..

The job of the racehorse trainer for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, President of the UAE, is a high profile and rewarding experience, but the package carries plenty of pressure.

Ernst Oertel, 47, is the latest trainer to take charge of the Al Asayl Stables in Abu Dhabi. The South African is the third man to fill the role in three years after Rod Simpson, the Englishman, and Philippe Barbe, the Frenchman, each vacated the position after one season. Read More