Prince Khalid Abdullah dies
Owner-breeder was responsible for all-time greats Frankel and Enable.
Leading owner-breeder Khalid Abdullah has died, his Juddmonte Farms operations confirmed. The Saudi prince has owned and bred some of the greatest equine names the sport has ever seen – with his famous green, pink and white silks carried by the likes of Frankel, Dancing Brave and dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe heroine Enable. Abdullah’s colours were carried to victory by more than 500 Stakes winners, of which he bred over 440 – including 118 Group or Grade One winners, of which he bred 102.It is with great sadness that Juddmonte announces the death of His Highness Prince Khalid bin Abdullah. He died peacefully on Tuesday 12th January 2021 – https://t.co/uRtTUkDh1r pic.twitter.com/bVnOz87JAq
— Juddmonte (@JuddmonteFarms) January 12, 2021
Douglas Erskine Crum, CEO Juddmonte, said in a statement: “The whole of Juddmonte feels a huge sense of loss. Prince Khalid will always be remembered as a quiet, dignified, benevolent family man, whose horses spoke for him. “He leaves a legacy that will stand the test of time. His contribution to the development of the thoroughbred will have long-lasting effects.”
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