He earned the accolade for a dominant victory in the Dubai World Cup last March when he defeated international opponents led by 2023 race winner Ushba Tesoro by eight and a half lengths.
Pegasus World Cup and past Breeders’ Cup Classic winner White Abarrio is one of three US challengers recently ruled out.
Last month Laurel River was jointly crowned Longines World’s Best Racehorse of 2024 with Derby winner City Of Troy.
In a statement announced by the Dubai Racing Club, Seemar said: "He had a small setback in training and missed his intended workout for the Saudi Cup.
“We will keep him in Dubai and aim him at the Dubai World Cup.
