His sire, Kingmambo was a highly successful breeding stallion whose progeny included the British Classic winners Russian Rhythm, King's Best, Henrythenavigator, Virginia Waters and Rule of Law as well as major winners in Japan (El Condor Pasa), France (Divine Proportions) and the United States (Lemon Drop Kid).
Mysterial was a half-sister to Agnes World, a Japanese-trained sprinter who won the Prix de l'Abbaye and the July Cup in Europe.
[4] In July 2000, the yearling colt was sent to the Keeneland sale and was bought for $1.5 million by John Ferguson Bloodstock, acting on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed.
After being restrained at the back of the eight-runner field, accelerated in the last quarter mile, overtook Rock of Gibraltar 100 yards from the finish and won by a length despite being eased down by Dettori in the final strides.
On 21 May, ridden by Jamie Spencer, he started favourite for the Predominate Stakes over eleven furlongs at Goodwood Racecourse but was beaten two lengths into second place by the Michael Jarvis trained Coshocton.
[10] Two weeks later, Dubai Destination was sent to Royal Ascot where he was one of ten horses to contest the Queen Anne Stakes which was being run for the first time as a Group One race.
On his final appearance he started third favourite for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, but ran poorly and finished last of the eight runners behind Falbrav.