Rebel’s Romance was sent to the lead a quarter mile from the finish and held off the charge from Rousham Park to win the
Dubawi
Founder of a dynasty with over 15 stallion sons in Europe, and still at the height of his powers: Notable Speech is his fourth 2,000 Guineas winner, making him the Classic’s most successful sire since the start of the Pattern, outdoing Northern Dancer. Yet more juvenile Group winners in 2024, including G1 colts Ancient Truth and Delacroix – who won the same G3 as Dubawi’s future Horse of the Year (and best yet) Ghaiyyath. His 2024 yearling average, £830k, is his highest since 2016.
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Pedigree
DUBAWI |
DUBAI MILLENNIUM |
SEEKING THE GOLD |
MR PROSPECTOR |
RAISE A NATIVE |
GOLD DIGGER |
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CON GAME |
BUCKPASSER |
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BROADWAY |
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COLORADO DANCER |
SHAREEF DANCER |
NORTHERN DANCER |
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SWEET ALLIANCE |
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FALL ASPEN |
PRETENSE |
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CHANGE WATER |
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ZOMARADAH |
DEPLOY |
SHIRLEY HEIGHTS |
MILL REEF |
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HARDIEMMA |
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SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS |
ROBERTO |
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WHERE YOU LEAD |
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JAWAHER |
DANCING BRAVE |
LYPHARD |
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NAVAJO PRINCESS |
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HIGH TERN |
HIGH LINE |
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SUNBITTERN |
By DUBAI MILLENNIUM (1996) European Champion Miler, Queen Elizabeth II S (G1), Prix Jacques le Marois (G1), Dubai World Cup (G1), Prince of Wales’s S (G1). Sire of 58 foals, including DUBAWI, ECHO OF LIGHT, BELENUS, ANTIQUE, etc.
1st dam: ZOMARADAH by Deploy. 6 wins (10f-11f) at 3 and 4, Oaks d’Italia (G1), E P Taylor S (G2), Royal Whip S (G2), Premio Lydia Tesio (G2), 3rd Breeders’ Cup Filly And Mare Turf (G1). Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners:
DUBAWI (c Dubai Millennium) Champion, see Race record.
EMIRATES QUEEN (f Street Cry) 2 wins (10f-12f) at 3 and 4, Lancashire Oaks (G2), 2nd Lyric Fillies S, 3rd Prix de Pomone (G2). Dam of:
ROYAL CHAMPION (c Shamardal) Doonside Cup, Wolferton S, 2nd Canadian International S (G1), Crystal Mile (G2), 3rd York S (G2), Winter Hill S (G3), Feilden S.
OUTBOX (g Frankel) Jockey Club S (G2), Fred Archer S, HH The Amir Trophy, 2nd Stockholm Cup International (G3), three times, Silver Cup S (G3), Prix La Moskowa, Fred Archer S, 3rd Jockey Club S (G2), John Porter S (G3), Geoffrey Freer S (G3).
PRINCESS NADA (f Barathea) 2 wins (8f-10f) at 3, Ballymacoll Stud S, 3rd Lancashire Oaks (G2). Dam of:
QEWY (g Street Cry) Geelong Cup (G3), Bendigo Cup (G3), Heritage S, Sandown Cup, 3rd Silver S.
JORDAN PRINCESS (f Cape Cross) Aphrodite S, 2nd Princess Royal S, Pretty Polly S, 3rd Lillie Langtry S (G3).
UAE King (c Frankel) 3 wins (11½f-16f) at 3, 3rd March S, Rose Bowl S.
Dubai Queen (f Kingmambo) Winner (8f) at 3, 2nd Sandringham H. Dam of:
ROYAL RHYME (c Lope de Vega) Doonside Cup, Brigadier Gerard S (G3), 3rd Champion S (G1).
Zabeel Queen (f Frankel) 3rd May Hill S (G2).
SUBA (f Seeking The Gold) Winner (8½f). Dam of:
Subastar (c Sea The Stars) 3rd Newmarket S.
Pivotique (f Pivotal) Dam of: CLOAK OF SPIRITS (f Invincible Spirit) Rosemary S, 2nd 1,000 Guineas (G1).
2nd dam: Jawaher by Dancing Brave. Dam of 4 winners:
ZOMARADAH (f Deploy) Champion, see above.
3rd dam: HIGH TERN by High Line. 2 wins at 3. Dam of 9 winners:
HIGH-RISE (c High Estate) Champion three-year-old in Europe, Derby S (G1), 2nd King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S (G1), 3rd Japan Cup (G1), Dubai Sheema Classic S (G3). Sire.
4th dam: SUNBITTERN by Sea Hawk II. 3 wins at 2. Dam of 10 winners:
HIGH HAWK (f Shirley Heights) Premio Roma (G1), Ribblesdale S (G2). Dam of:
IN THE WINGS (c Sadler’s Wells) Breeders’ Cup Turf S (G1), Coronation Cup (G1). Sire.
HUNTING HAWK (c Sadler’s Wells) Prix Greffulhe (G2). Sire.
ARLETTE (f King Of Kings) 3 wins at 2 and 3. Dam of: ALEXANDROS (c Kingmambo) Prix de Cabourg (G3), 2nd Lockinge S (G1). Sire. Grandam of: BOTANIK (c Golden Horn) Grand Prix de Deauville (G2), Prix de Reux (G3), 2nd Hong Kong Vase (G1).
HIGH SPIRITED (f Shirley Heights) 2 wins at 3. Dam of:
LEGEND MAKER (f Sadler’s Wells) Prix de Royaumont (G3). Dam of: VIRGINIA WATERS (f Kingmambo) 1,000 Gns (G1). Grandam of: CHACHAMAIDEE (f Footstepsinthesand) Matron S (G1); J WONDER (f Footstepsinthesand) Oak Tree S (G3); CHIEF WHIP (g Giant's Causeway) The Premier Cup (G3). Third dam of: VALIANT PRINCE (g Dubawi) Al Rashidiya S (G2), Singspiel S (G2); RAIN GODDESS (f Galileo) Snow Fairy S (G3); 2nd Pretty Polly S (G1), Irish Oaks (G1), 3rd Blandford S (G2); KLASSIQUE (f Galileo) Pinnacle S (G3), 3rd Lancashire Oaks (G2), Prix de Pomone (G2); Realism (c Galileo) 3rd Royal Whip S (G3).
DEVIL’S IMP (f Cadeaux Genereux) Winner at 3. Dam of: MISS LUCIFER (f Noverre) Challenge S (G2). Grandam of: SHURUQ (f Elusive Quality) Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (G2), International Istanbul Trophy (G3), UAE Oaks (G3). SPACE BLUES (c Dubawi) Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1), Prix de la Foret (G1), Breeders' Cup Mile (G1), Lennox S (G2), City of York S (G2), Prix de la Porte Maillot (G3), Surrey S, 2nd Prix Jean Prat (G1), Jersey S (G3), 3rd Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1). Third dam of: ANTOINETTE (f Hard Spun) The Very One S (G3), 2nd Fleur de Lis S (G2); TAJ DRAGON (g Mehmas) Chinese Club Challenge Cup (G3), 2nd Celebration Cup (G3); Javanica (f Medaglia d'Oro) 2nd Royal Heroine S (G2), 3rd Yellow Ribbon H (G2), Autumn Miss S (G3).
SERIEMA (f Petingo) Winner at 3. Dam of:
INFAMY (f Shirley Heights) International S (G1). Dam of: INNUENDO (f Caerleon) Orchid H (G2); MOON QUEEN (f Sadler’s Wells) Prix de Royallieu (G2). Grandam of: CRITICISM (f Machiavellian) La Prevoyante H (G2), 2nd Flower Bowl Invitational S (G1); RAA ATOLL (c Sea The Stars) Comer Oleander Rennen (G2), 3rd Curragh Cup (G2). Third dam of: Magical Touch (f Dubawi) 3rd Prix Belle de Nuit (G3); Real Charisma (f I Am Invincible) 3rd La Trice Classic (G3); Chicago Critic (g Night of Thunder) 3rd Jersey S (G3).
Conformation
Race record
His successful career
Age | Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
Two | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
Three | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
Total | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - |
At 2
- 1st
- National S (G1), 7f, Curragh, beating Democratic Deficit.
- 1st
- Superlative S (G3), 7f, Newmarket, beating Wilko.
- 1st
- Maiden race, 6f, Goodwood.
At 3
- 1st
- Prix Jacques le Marois (G1), 8f, Deauville, beating Whipper, Valixir, Divine Proportions.
- 1st
- Irish 2,000 Guineas (G1), 8f, Curragh, beating Oratorio, Democratic Deficit.
- 2nd
- Queen Elizabeth II S (G1), 8f, Newmarket, to Starcraft, beating Rakti.
- 3rd
- Derby S (G1), 12f, Epsom, to Motivator, Walk In The Park, beating Oratorio.
Timeform 129