THE bloodstock industry got quite a shock when Dubai Millennium (by Seeking The Gold) died during his first season at stud, and a widely-expressed hope at that time was that there would be at least one son in his sole crop who would carry on his name.

Dubawi was the best of those 56 foals, a juvenile star, classic and multiple Group 1-winning miler who has become one of the most important stallions in the world.