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June 27, 2010
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Sheikh Mohammed is a relentless visionary who has driven the advancement of Dubai from middle-east backwater to a centre of global commerce, sport and tourism. Here is the extraordinary story of the Sheikh’s vision for transforming his beloved horse, Dubai Millennium, into a world-beater and winner of the Dubai World Cup (the world’s richest race) in the year 2000; of how the horse shattered a hind leg soon after his famous desert victory and was retired to stud; and, of how Dubai Millennium succumbed to the mysterious disease known as grass sickness. Sheikh Mohammed’s breathtaking attempt to acquire all of his horse’s foals before they ran, the race to find the cause of the vicious disease, and the ultimate outcome of the breeding experiment are all part of the compelling story of Dubai Millennium.
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One response to "Dubai Millennium: A Vision Realised, a Dream Lost"
With the dawning of the new century, the Emirate of Dubai was emerging as a major international center for commerce, with the al Maktoum dynasty also on a meteoric rise into global prominence in the Thoroughbred industry.
And a centerpiece which fit this outlook of unlimited potential was Sheikh Mohammed bin Rahid al Maktoum’s Dubai Millennium. Regally bred – sire, Seeking the Gold; grandsire, Mr. Prospector; damsire, Shareef Dancer; dam, Colorado Dancer – Dubai Millennium captured the 2000 Dubai World Cup by a smashing 6-lengths, in a jaw-dropping performance for the ages.
Retiring at the end of that season – at age four – with nine wins from 10 career starts, it appeared as if Dubai Millennium was going to follow in Mr. Prospector’s footsteps as a champion sire, with his progeny racing and winning the major events for many years. But tragedy was lurking in the field after siring one crop of offspring.
Author Rachel Pagones covers all the angles in this fast-paced book of wealth, racing and untimely death caused by infected grass.
The book is a tribute to a champion who tragically passed away at a young age and whose owner – never quite getting over those bizarre circumstances – has forged ahead, while keeping the memory alive of a dream lost, while enjoying victories in so many arenas.
Rating: 5 / 5
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