香港短途錦標
Nuclear Debate began his American career by finishing fifth (when given an allegedly poor ride) in the Grade III Hollywood Turk Express in November and then finished unplaced for the third time in the Hong Kong Sprint. He remained in training for two further season with mixed results. His best efforts were a win in the Grade II Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack in June 2002 and a third place in the Atto Mile at the same track three months later.