NORTH America, a son of Dubawi (Dubai Millennium), has been a revelation on the Meydan dirt for the past couple of years and a fortnight ago he reached the zenith of his career – to date – when he captured the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3. In the process he defeated Thunder Snow (Helmet), a dual Group 1 winner in Europe.

Bred by Qatar Bloodstock, North America was one leg of a group race double on the Meydan card for Dubawi after Jordan Sport’s record-breaking Group 3 success in the Mahab Al Shimaal. North America is the 34th individual Group or Grade 1 winner for his sire who is covering this year at Dalham Hall Stud for £250,000 – if you are lucky enough to be able to get a nomination.