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{{Short description|American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse}}

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| breeder = [[Calumet Farm]]
| breeder = [[Calumet Farm]]
| owner = [[Sheikh Mohammed]]<br>[[Godolphin Racing|Godolphin]]
| owner = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum|Sheikh Mohammed]]<br>[[Godolphin Racing|Godolphin]]
| trainer = [[David Loder]]<br>[[Saeed bin Suroor]]
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'''Dubai Destination''' (foaled 11 February 1999) is a retired American-bred [[Thoroughbred]] [[horse racing|racehorse]] and active [[Horse breeding#Terminology|sire]]. As a two-year-old he showed great promise, winning two of his three races including the [[Champagne Stakes (Great Britain)|Champagne Stakes]], but was beaten on his only run in 2002. He returned after a year-long absence in 2003 and recorded his biggest win when taking the [[Queen Anne Stakes]] at [[Royal Ascot]]. He was retired to stud at the end of the year and has had some notable successes as a breeding stallion.
'''Dubai Destination''' (foaled 11 February 1999) is a retired American-bred [[Thoroughbred]] [[racehorse]] and active [[sire (horse)|sire]]. As a two-year-old he showed great promise, winning two of his three races including the [[Champagne Stakes (Great Britain)|Champagne Stakes]], but was beaten on his only run in 2002. He returned after a year-long absence in 2003 and recorded his biggest win when taking the [[Queen Anne Stakes]] at [[Royal Ascot]]. He was retired to stud at the end of the year and has had some notable successes as a breeding stallion.


==Background==
==Background==
Dubai Destination is a bay horse with no white [[Horse markings|markings]] bred in Kentucky by [[Calumet Farm]]. His sire, [[Kingmambo]] was a highly successful breeding stallion whose progeny included the British Classic winners [[Russian Rhythm]], [[King's Best]], [[Henrythenavigator]], [[Virginia Waters]] and [[Rule of Law (horse)|Rule of Law]] as well as major winners in Japan ([[El Condor Pasa (horse)|El Condor Pasa]]), France ([[Divine Proportions]]) and the United States ([[Lemon Drop Kid]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/stallionbook/stallion.sd?horse_id=79045&popup=1 |title=Kingmambo Stud Record |publisher=Bloodstock.racingpost.com |date=2012-02-15 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> Dubai Destination's dam, Mysterial showed no ability as a racehorse<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=1428805&registry=T|title=Mysterial - Statistics|work=equibase.com}}</ref> but became a very successful broodmare: her other foals have included Librettist ([[Prix Jacques le Marois]], [[Prix du Moulin]]) and Secret Number ([[Cumberland Lodge Stakes]]). Mysterial was a half-sister to [[Agnes World]], a Japanese-trained sprinter who won the [[Prix de l'Abbaye]] and the [[July Cup]] in Europe.<ref name="tbl">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodlines.net/TB/Families/Family6b.htm|title=Horatia - Family 6-b|work=Thoroughbred Bloodlines}}</ref>
Dubai Destination is a bay horse with no white [[Horse markings|markings]] bred in Kentucky by [[Calumet Farm]]. His sire, [[Kingmambo]] was a highly successful breeding stallion whose progeny included the British Classic winners [[Russian Rhythm]], [[King's Best]], [[Henrythenavigator]], [[Virginia Waters]] and [[Rule of Law (horse)|Rule of Law]] as well as major winners in Japan ([[El Condor Pasa (horse)|El Condor Pasa]]), France ([[Divine Proportions]]) and the United States ([[Lemon Drop Kid]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/79045/kingmambo |title=Kingmambo Stud Record |publisher=Racing Post |date=2012-02-15 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> Dubai Destination's dam, Mysterial showed no ability as a racehorse<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=1428805&registry=T|title=Mysterial – Statistics|website=Equibase}}</ref> but became a very successful broodmare: her other foals have included Librettist ([[Prix Jacques Le Marois]], [[Prix du Moulin]]) and Secret Number ([[Cumberland Lodge Stakes]]). Mysterial was a half-sister to [[Agnes World]], a Japanese-trained sprinter who won the [[Prix de l'Abbaye]] and the [[July Cup]] in Europe.<ref name="tbl">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodlines.net/TB/Families/Family6b.htm|title=Horatia – Family 6-b|work=Thoroughbred Bloodlines}}</ref>


In July 2000, the [[yearling (horse)|yearling]] colt was sent to the [[Keeneland]] sale and was bought for $1.5 million by John Ferguson Bloodstock, acting on behalf of [[Sheikh Mohammed]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/sales/results/individual_home.sd?tab=&st=8&l=&i=1&ob=ln&od=ASC&page=1&fv=131072&df=2000-07-17&dt=2000-07-18&venue_id=6&hn=&s=&a=&sin=&dn=Mysterial&sdn=&vn=&b=&mip=&map=&lm=#individualResultsTabs=catalogue_6|title=Keeneland sale July 2000|work=[[Racing Post]]}}</ref> Dubai Destination was sent to Europe and entered the stable of [[David Loder]] at [[Newmarket, Suffolk|Newmarket]]. He was ridden in all but one of his races by [[Frankie Dettori]].
In July 2000, the [[yearling (horse)|yearling]] colt was sent to the [[Keeneland]] sale and was bought for $1.5 million by John Ferguson Bloodstock, acting on behalf of [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum|Sheikh Mohammed]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/sales/results/individual_home.sd?tab=&st=8&l=&i=1&ob=ln&od=ASC&page=1&fv=131072&df=2000-07-17&dt=2000-07-18&venue_id=6&hn=&s=&a=&sin=&dn=Mysterial&sdn=&vn=&b=&mip=&map=&lm=#individualResultsTabs=catalogue_6|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054042/http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/sales/results/individual_home.sd?tab=&st=8&l=&i=1&ob=ln&od=ASC&page=1&fv=131072&df=2000-07-17&dt=2000-07-18&venue_id=6&hn=&s=&a=&sin=&dn=Mysterial&sdn=&vn=&b=&mip=&map=&lm=#individualResultsTabs=catalogue_6|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-03-04|title=Keeneland sale July 2000|work=[[Racing Post]]}}</ref> Dubai Destination was sent to Europe and entered the stable of [[David Loder]] at [[Newmarket, Suffolk|Newmarket]]. He was ridden in all but one of his races by [[Frankie Dettori]].


==Racing career==
==Racing career==
===2001: two-year-old season===
===2001: two-year-old season===
Dubai Destination made his racing debut in a six [[furlong]] [[maiden race]] at [[Newbury Racecourse]] on 14 June 2001. He started the [[Fractional odds|1/2]] favourite in a twenty-runner field, but after taking the approaching the final furlong he was caught in the final strides and beaten a short head by the [[John Gosden]]-trained Waldenburg. A month later he was made 1/3 favourite for a maiden race over seven furlongs at [[Newmarket Racecourse]]. He disputed the lead for most of the way and drew away in the closing stages to win by three and a half length from Sohaib (later to win the [[Dee Stakes]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=303018&r_date=2001-07-10&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS|title=Strutt & Parker Maiden Stakes result |date=10 July 2001|work=Racing Post}}</ref> On 14 September Dubai Destination was moved up in class to contest the [[Group races|Group Two]] Champagne Stakes over seven furlongs at [[Doncaster Racecourse]]. He started the 3/1 second favourite behind the Irish-trained [[Rock of Gibraltar (horse)|Rock of Gibraltar]] who had won the [[Railway Stakes (Ireland)|Railway Stakes]] and the [[Gimcrack Stakes]]. After being restrained at the back of the eight-runner field, accelerated in the last quarter mile, overtook Rock of Gibraltar 100 yards from the finish and won by a length despite being eased down by Dettori in the final strides.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=304242&r_date=2001-09-14&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS|title=Champagne Stakes result|date=14 September 2001|work=Racing Post}}</ref>
Dubai Destination made his racing debut in a six [[furlong]] [[maiden race]] at [[Newbury Racecourse]] on 14 June 2001. He started the [[Fractional odds|1/2]] favourite in a twenty-runner field, but after taking the approaching the final furlong he was caught in the final strides and beaten a short head by the [[John Gosden]]-trained Waldenburg. A month later he was made 1/3 favourite for a maiden race over seven furlongs at [[Newmarket Racecourse]]. He disputed the lead for most of the way and drew away in the closing stages to win by three and a half length from Sohaib (later to win the [[Dee Stakes]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/174/newmarket-july/2001-07-10/303018|title=Strutt & Parker Maiden Stakes result |publisher=Racing Post|date=10 July 2001}}</ref> On 14 September Dubai Destination was moved up in class to contest the [[Group races|Group Two]] Champagne Stakes over seven furlongs at [[Doncaster Racecourse]]. He started the 3/1 second favourite behind the Irish-trained [[Rock of Gibraltar (horse)|Rock of Gibraltar]] who had won the [[Railway Stakes (Ireland)|Railway Stakes]] and the [[Gimcrack Stakes]]. After being restrained at the back of the eight-runner field, accelerated in the last quarter mile, overtook Rock of Gibraltar 100 yards from the finish and won by a length despite being eased down by Dettori in the final strides.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/15/doncaster/2001-09-14/304242|title=Champagne Stakes result|publisher=Racing Post|date=14 September 2001}}</ref>


===2002: three-year-old season===
===2002: three-year-old season===
Dubai Destination joined Sheikh Mohammed's [[Godolphin Racing]] operation and spent the winter of 2001/2002 in Dubai where he was trained by [[Saeed bin Suroor]]. He returned to Britain in the spring of 2002 and was strongly-fancied for the [[2000 Guineas]] but had training problems<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.godolphin.com/horses/horse/540336/dubai-destination-usa|title=Godolphin - DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)|author=2020|work=godolphin.com}}</ref> and made only one racecourse appearance. On 21 May, ridden by [[Jamie Spencer]], he started favourite for the [[Predominate Stakes]] over eleven furlongs at [[Goodwood Racecourse]] but was beaten two lengths into second place by the [[Michael Jarvis]] trained Coshocton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=316056&r_date=2002-05-21&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS|title=Predominate Stakes result |date=21 May 2002|work=Racing Post}}</ref>
Dubai Destination joined Sheikh Mohammed's [[Godolphin Racing]] operation and spent the winter of 2001/2002 in Dubai where he was trained by [[Saeed bin Suroor]]. He returned to Britain in the spring of 2002 and was strongly-fancied for the [[2000 Guineas]] but had training problems<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.godolphin.com/horses/horse/540336/dubai-destination-usa|title=Godolphin – Dubai Destination (USA)|work=godolphin.com|access-date=2015-06-16|archive-date=2015-09-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919225414/http://www.godolphin.com/horses/horse/540336/dubai-destination-usa|url-status=dead}}</ref> and made only one racecourse appearance. On 21 May, ridden by [[Jamie Spencer]], he started favourite for the [[Predominate Stakes]] over eleven furlongs at [[Goodwood Racecourse]] but was beaten two lengths into second place by the [[Michael Jarvis]] trained Coshocton.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/21/goodwood/2002-05-21/316056|title=Predominate Stakes result |publisher=Racing Post|date=21 May 2002}}</ref>


===2003: four-year-old season===
===2003: four-year-old season===
After an absence of more than a year, Dubai Destination returned for a minor stakes race over one mile at [[Nottingham Racecourse]] on 4 June 2003. He took the lead a quarter of a mile from the finish and won easily by six lengths at odds of 2/5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=333373&r_date=2003-06-04&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS|title=Scottish Equitable/ Jockeys Association Conditions Stakes result|date=4 June 2003|work=Racing Post}}</ref> Two weeks later, Dubai Destination was sent to [[Royal Ascot]] where he was one of ten horses to contest the Queen Anne Stakes which was being run for the first time as a Group One race. He was made the 9/2 second favourite behind [[Hawk Wing]], whilst the other contenders included Where Or When ([[Queen Elizabeth II Stakes]], Tillerman ([[Celebration Mile]]), Desert Deer ([[Sandown Mile]]), Victory Moon ([[UAE Derby]]) and Right Approach. Dettori restrained Dubai Destination towards the rear of the field before making progress approaching the final turn. He took the lead two furlongs out and drew away to win by four lengths from Tillerman with Right Approach three quarters of a length back in third.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/16479/dubai-destination-wins-queen-anne-stakes|title=Dubai Destination Wins Queen Anne Stakes|date=17 June 2003|work=BloodHorse.com}}</ref> The runner-up was later disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=330970&r_date=2003-06-17&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS|title=Queen Anne Stakes result|date=17 June 2003|work=Racing Post}}</ref>
After an absence of more than a year, Dubai Destination returned for a minor stakes race over one mile at [[Nottingham Racecourse]] on 4 June 2003. He took the lead a quarter of a mile from the finish and won easily by six lengths at odds of 2/5.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/40/nottingham/2003-06-04/333373|title=Scottish Equitable/ Jockeys Association Conditions Stakes result|publisher=Racing Post|date=4 June 2003}}</ref> Two weeks later, Dubai Destination was sent to [[Royal Ascot]] where he was one of ten horses to contest the Queen Anne Stakes which was being run for the first time as a Group One race. He was made the 9/2 second favourite behind [[Hawk Wing]], whilst the other contenders included Where Or When ([[Queen Elizabeth II Stakes]]), Tillerman ([[Celebration Mile]]), Desert Deer ([[Sandown Mile]]), Victory Moon ([[UAE Derby]]) and Right Approach. Dettori restrained Dubai Destination towards the rear of the field before making progress approaching the final turn. He took the lead two furlongs out and drew away to win by four lengths from Tillerman with Right Approach three quarters of a length back in third.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/16479/dubai-destination-wins-queen-anne-stakes|title=Dubai Destination Wins Queen Anne Stakes|date=17 June 2003|work=BloodHorse.com}}</ref> The runner-up was later disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/2/ascot/2003-06-17/330970|title=Queen Anne Stakes result|publisher=Racing Post|date=17 June 2003}}</ref>


Dubai Destination failed to repeat his Royal Ascot form in two subsequent races. In August he started favourite for the [[Prix Jacques le Marois]] at [[Deauville Racecourse]] but finished fifth of the twelve runners behind [[Six Perfections (horse)|Six Perfections]]. On his final appearance he started third favourite for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, but ran poorly and finished last of the eight runners behind [[Falbrav]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=336653&r_date=2003-09-27&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS|title=Queen Elizabeth II Stakes result |date=27 September 2003|work=Racing Post}}</ref>
Dubai Destination failed to repeat his Royal Ascot form in two subsequent races. In August he started favourite for the [[Prix Jacques Le Marois]] at [[Deauville Racecourse]] but finished fifth of the twelve runners behind [[Six Perfections (horse)|Six Perfections]]. On his final appearance he started third favourite for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, but ran poorly and finished last of the eight runners behind [[Falbrav]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/2/ascot/2003-09-27/336653|title=Queen Elizabeth II Stakes result |publisher=Racing Post|date=27 September 2003}}</ref>


==Stud record==
==Stud record==
At the end of his racing career, Dubai Destination was retired to become a breeding stallion for his owner's [[Darley Stud]] organisation, beginning his stud career at the [[Dalham Hall]] Stud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/18412/group-i-winner-dubai-destination-retired-to-dalham-hall-in-england|title=Group I Winner Dubai Destination Retired to Dalham Hall in England|date=6 October 2003|work=BloodHorse.com}}</ref> The best of his offspring have included Farraaj ([[Winter Derby]]), Ibn Khaldun ([[Racing Post Trophy]]), Top Trip ([[Prix Hocquart]]), Alanza ([[Sceptre Stakes]]), Family One ([[Prix Robert Papin]]) and Evading Tempete ([[Premio Regina Elena]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/stallionbook/stallion.sd?popup=1&horse_id=540336|title=Dubai Destination - Stud Record|work=Racing Post}}</ref> As of 2015 he is standing at the Glenview Stud in [[County Cork]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.directoryoftheturf.com/profile.cfm/searchid/3226|title=Glenview Stud|work=directoryoftheturf.com}}</ref>
At the end of his racing career, Dubai Destination was retired to become a breeding stallion for his owner's [[Darley Stud]] organisation, beginning his stud career at the [[Dalham Hall]] Stud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/18412/group-i-winner-dubai-destination-retired-to-dalham-hall-in-england|title=Group I Winner Dubai Destination Retired to Dalham Hall in England|date=6 October 2003|work=BloodHorse.com}}</ref> The best of his offspring have included Farraaj ([[Winter Derby]]), [[Ibn Khaldun (horse)|Ibn Khaldun]] ([[Racing Post Trophy]]), Top Trip ([[Prix Hocquart]]), Alanza ([[Sceptre Stakes]]), Family One ([[Prix Robert Papin]]), Evading Tempete ([[Premio Regina Elena]]), Sampson ([[New Zealand St. Leger]]) and Fleche d'Or, dam of [[Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe]] winner [[Golden Horn (horse)|Golden Horn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/540336/dubai-destination|publisher=Racing Post|title=Dubai Destination – Stud Record}}</ref> Standing at Glenview Stud in [[County Cork]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.directoryoftheturf.com/profile.cfm/searchid/3226|title=Glenview Stud|work=directoryoftheturf.com}}</ref> Standing in Saudi Arabia in 2015.


==Pedigree==
==Pedigree==
{{Pedigree
{{Pedigree
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|inf =
|inf =
|f = [[Kingmambo]] (USA)<br />1990
|f = [[Kingmambo]] (USA)<br />1990
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|mf = [[Alleged (horse)|Alleged]] (USA)<br />1974
|mf = [[Alleged (horse)|Alleged]] (USA)<br />1974
|mm = Mysteries (USA)<br />1986
|mm = Mysteries (USA)<br />1986
|fff = [[Raise A Native]]
|fff = [[Raise a Native]]
|ffm = Gold Digger
|ffm = [[Gold Digger (horse)|Gold Digger]]
|fmf = [[Nureyev (horse)|Nureyev]]
|fmf = [[Nureyev (horse)|Nureyev]]
|fmm = Pasadoble
|fmm = Pasadoble

Latest revision as of 04:19, 18 February 2024

Dubai Destination
SireKingmambo
GrandsireMr. Prospector
DamMysterial
DamsireAlleged
SexStallion
Foaled10 February 1999[1]
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederCalumet Farm
OwnerSheikh Mohammed
Godolphin
TrainerDavid Loder
Saeed bin Suroor
Record8: 4-2-0
Earnings£238,417
Major wins
Champagne Stakes (2001)
Queen Anne Stakes (2003)

Dubai Destination (foaled 11 February 1999) is a retired American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire. As a two-year-old he showed great promise, winning two of his three races including the Champagne Stakes, but was beaten on his only run in 2002. He returned after a year-long absence in 2003 and recorded his biggest win when taking the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. He was retired to stud at the end of the year and has had some notable successes as a breeding stallion.

Background

[edit]

Dubai Destination is a bay horse with no white markings bred in Kentucky by Calumet Farm. His sire, Kingmambo was a highly successful breeding stallion whose progeny included the British Classic winners Russian Rhythm, King's Best, Henrythenavigator, Virginia Waters and Rule of Law as well as major winners in Japan (El Condor Pasa), France (Divine Proportions) and the United States (Lemon Drop Kid).[2] Dubai Destination's dam, Mysterial showed no ability as a racehorse[3] but became a very successful broodmare: her other foals have included Librettist (Prix Jacques Le Marois, Prix du Moulin) and Secret Number (Cumberland Lodge Stakes). Mysterial was a half-sister to Agnes World, a Japanese-trained sprinter who won the Prix de l'Abbaye and the July Cup in Europe.[4]

In July 2000, the yearling colt was sent to the Keeneland sale and was bought for $1.5 million by John Ferguson Bloodstock, acting on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed.[5] Dubai Destination was sent to Europe and entered the stable of David Loder at Newmarket. He was ridden in all but one of his races by Frankie Dettori.

Racing career

[edit]

2001: two-year-old season

[edit]

Dubai Destination made his racing debut in a six furlong maiden race at Newbury Racecourse on 14 June 2001. He started the 1/2 favourite in a twenty-runner field, but after taking the approaching the final furlong he was caught in the final strides and beaten a short head by the John Gosden-trained Waldenburg. A month later he was made 1/3 favourite for a maiden race over seven furlongs at Newmarket Racecourse. He disputed the lead for most of the way and drew away in the closing stages to win by three and a half length from Sohaib (later to win the Dee Stakes).[6] On 14 September Dubai Destination was moved up in class to contest the Group Two Champagne Stakes over seven furlongs at Doncaster Racecourse. He started the 3/1 second favourite behind the Irish-trained Rock of Gibraltar who had won the Railway Stakes and the Gimcrack Stakes. After being restrained at the back of the eight-runner field, accelerated in the last quarter mile, overtook Rock of Gibraltar 100 yards from the finish and won by a length despite being eased down by Dettori in the final strides.[7]

2002: three-year-old season

[edit]

Dubai Destination joined Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin Racing operation and spent the winter of 2001/2002 in Dubai where he was trained by Saeed bin Suroor. He returned to Britain in the spring of 2002 and was strongly-fancied for the 2000 Guineas but had training problems[8] and made only one racecourse appearance. On 21 May, ridden by Jamie Spencer, he started favourite for the Predominate Stakes over eleven furlongs at Goodwood Racecourse but was beaten two lengths into second place by the Michael Jarvis trained Coshocton.[9]

2003: four-year-old season

[edit]

After an absence of more than a year, Dubai Destination returned for a minor stakes race over one mile at Nottingham Racecourse on 4 June 2003. He took the lead a quarter of a mile from the finish and won easily by six lengths at odds of 2/5.[10] Two weeks later, Dubai Destination was sent to Royal Ascot where he was one of ten horses to contest the Queen Anne Stakes which was being run for the first time as a Group One race. He was made the 9/2 second favourite behind Hawk Wing, whilst the other contenders included Where Or When (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes), Tillerman (Celebration Mile), Desert Deer (Sandown Mile), Victory Moon (UAE Derby) and Right Approach. Dettori restrained Dubai Destination towards the rear of the field before making progress approaching the final turn. He took the lead two furlongs out and drew away to win by four lengths from Tillerman with Right Approach three quarters of a length back in third.[11] The runner-up was later disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.[12]

Dubai Destination failed to repeat his Royal Ascot form in two subsequent races. In August he started favourite for the Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville Racecourse but finished fifth of the twelve runners behind Six Perfections. On his final appearance he started third favourite for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, but ran poorly and finished last of the eight runners behind Falbrav.[13]

Stud record

[edit]

At the end of his racing career, Dubai Destination was retired to become a breeding stallion for his owner's Darley Stud organisation, beginning his stud career at the Dalham Hall Stud.[14] The best of his offspring have included Farraaj (Winter Derby), Ibn Khaldun (Racing Post Trophy), Top Trip (Prix Hocquart), Alanza (Sceptre Stakes), Family One (Prix Robert Papin), Evading Tempete (Premio Regina Elena), Sampson (New Zealand St. Leger) and Fleche d'Or, dam of Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Golden Horn.[15] Standing at Glenview Stud in County Cork in 2010.[16] Standing in Saudi Arabia in 2015.

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Dubai Destination (USA), bay stallion, 1999[1]
Sire
Kingmambo (USA)
1990 		Mr. Prospector (USA)
1970 		Raise a Native Native Dancer
Raise You
Gold Digger Nashua
Sequence
Miesque (USA)
1984　 		Nureyev Northern Dancer
Special
Pasadoble Prove Out
Santa Quilla
Dam
Mysterial (USA)
1994 		Alleged (USA)
1974 		Hoist the Flag Tom Rolfe
Wavy Navy
Princess Pout Prince John
Determined Lady
Mysteries (USA)
1986 		Seattle Slew Bold Reasoning
My Charmer
Phydilla Lyphard
Godzilla (Family: 6-b)[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dubai Destination pedigree". Equineline. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
  2. ^ "Kingmambo Stud Record". Racing Post. 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  3. ^ "Mysterial – Statistics". Equibase.
  4. ^ a b "Horatia – Family 6-b". Thoroughbred Bloodlines.
  5. ^ "Keeneland sale July 2000". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  6. ^ "Strutt & Parker Maiden Stakes result". Racing Post. 10 July 2001.
  7. ^ "Champagne Stakes result". Racing Post. 14 September 2001.
  8. ^ "Godolphin – Dubai Destination (USA)". godolphin.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-19. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  9. ^ "Predominate Stakes result". Racing Post. 21 May 2002.
  10. ^ "Scottish Equitable/ Jockeys Association Conditions Stakes result". Racing Post. 4 June 2003.
  11. ^ "Dubai Destination Wins Queen Anne Stakes". BloodHorse.com. 17 June 2003.
  12. ^ "Queen Anne Stakes result". Racing Post. 17 June 2003.
  13. ^ "Queen Elizabeth II Stakes result". Racing Post. 27 September 2003.
  14. ^ "Group I Winner Dubai Destination Retired to Dalham Hall in England". BloodHorse.com. 6 October 2003.
  15. ^ "Dubai Destination – Stud Record". Racing Post.
  16. ^ "Glenview Stud". directoryoftheturf.com.
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