Dubai Millennium (GB) (Seeking the Gold), arguably the greatest horse to ever carry the Godolphin silks, has won a hotly contested three-week public vote for which 'Turn of the Century' horse should be inducted to the QIPCO Hall of Fame. In so doing, he was chosen over Daylami (Ire), Giant's Causeway and Montjeu (Ire).
Dubai Millennium won nine of his 10 career trips to the post from 1998-2000, his only career defeat coming when failing to see out the 12-furlong trip in the Derby in 1999. He won his other races by a combined 47 lengths, including a six-length victory in the G1 Dubai World Cup followed by an eight-length success in the G1 Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot and was officially rated on 136 thereafter.
Dubai Millennium was also a two-time winner over a mile, taking out the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois and G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes after his loss at Epsom.
Dubai Millennium's connections at Godolphin will receive a specially commissioned medal to mark the induction, which will be presented on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on 19 October.
“Amongst many other outstanding contenders, Dubai Millennium occupies the unique position of being said to be His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's favourite racehorse,” said Hugh Anderson, Managing Director (UK & Dubai) of Godolphin. “His career and his legacy shaped Godolphin and epitomised the spirit of Dubai. To win the Dubai World Cup, the race he was named for, in such a dominant manner was exceptional, as were his other victories at the very highest level including the Prince of Wales Stakes at Royal Ascot. Twenty-three years later, his presence lives on through his world-leading stallion son Dubawi (Ire) and his many grandsons that have become such a powerful influence on the breed of the future.”
Launched in 2021, the Hall of Fame immortalises the Modern Greats of British Flat racing, both human and equine, from 1970 onwards. The first inductee of 2024 was trainer Aidan O'Brien, whose astonishing achievements were officially recognised through a special presentation moment at Newmarket Racecourse earlier this year.
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