LEGENDARY horseracing figure Prince Khalid Abdullah has died at the age of 83. As the eldest living son of King Abdullah, he is a member of the Allegiance Council. Analysts pointed to Prince Khalid's perceived poor performance in a 2009 Saudi military offensive across the border in Yemen, and to questions about his role in arms deals. In 1979, Prince Khalids name made it to the winners board for the first time, courtesy of the Jeremy Tree-trained Charming Native, who won at Windsor on May 14. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Browse short-form content that's perfect for a quick read. Due to various official duties and tasks, his studies were postponed prior to his appointment as ambassador to the United States. "Prince Khalid will always be remembered as a quiet, dignified, benevolent family man, whose horses spoke for him," he said. [3][4][5], He was schooled with his younger brother Prince Mutaib at Taif-Barmana School in Lebanon and secondary school in Jeddah. pic.twitter.com/zrWY897Tvq. In the 2019 Worlds Best Racehorse Rankings, Enable was given a rating of 128, placing her in a three-way tie for first place alongside Crystal Ocean and Waldgeist. His horses have graced the best races around the world and he will be sorely missed. Nonetheless Enable, trained by John Gosden and ridden to all her major triumphs by Frankie Dettori, is Juddmontes home-bred queen. This video is playing in Picture-In-Picture. Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud (1937 January 2021) (Arabic: ) was a Saudi royal and businessman. Prince Khalid was one of the closest friends of King Fahd, his brother-in-law. By 2011 these represented, according to Lord Grimthorpe in an interview given to the Financial Times, one of the greatest broodmare bands in the history of breeding. Frankel. Prince Khalid Abdullah dead aged 83: Legendary racing figure who owned Frankel, Enable and more passes away Sam Morgan Published: 17:06, 12 Jan 2021 Updated: 18:04, 12 Jan 2021 Sam Morgan. [6], Prince Khalid trained extensively with the American Armed Forces both in the United States and in Saudi Arabia, including his training at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. In 2002, Toussaud (El Gran Senor) was crowned 2002 US Broodmare of the Year. His father had married his mother after capturing Riyadh in . The World's Best Racehorse Rankings Committee ranked Frankel as the best racehorse they have assessed since their ratings were introduced in 1977, by a margin of two points. Frankel was retired to stud in 2012 after a 14-race winning run for trainer Sir Henry Cecil that included 10 Group One triumphs. [8], Upon completion of his military career, he was appointed as a senior civilian advisor at the Ministry of Defense. Prince Khalid was champion owner in Britain three times and champion owner in both Britain and France in 2003. Since 2010, Prince Khalids homebreds have been most noted for success with the 14-race unbeaten third-generation Juddmonte homebred Frankel, named after the late US trainer Bobby Frankel, and the dual Arc winner Enable. In 2018, the homebreds Enable and Expert Eye won the Breeders Cup Turf and Breeders Cup Mile. Major investment was already under way by then in terms of bloodstock, with real estate to follow and success at the highest level was swiftly achieved. A spark was reportedly lit in the most appropriate of surroundings, given exploits to come, on a chance 1950s trip as a young man to Longchamp home of the Prix de lArc de Triomphe, Europes premier middle-distance Flat prize. For nearly nine decades since the founding of the modern kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, the title of king has passed from its first ruler, Abdulaziz ibn Saud, to a succession of aging sons. 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Mohammed bin Khalid Al Saud (born 1967) is a member of House of Saud and a businessman. He holds a master's degree in military sciences. Enable. [8] Mohammed bin Khalid has been the president and director of the company since 2002. That same month, a three-year-old filly named Slightly Dangerous was purchased following her win in the Fred Darling Stakes (G3). RIP Prince Khalid Abdullah.". How to get into horse riding, whether you want to work with horses at the stables or become a fully fledged jockey. Thank you for everything you have done for the Sport of Kings. All five British Classic races have been won with homebred horses: Quest For Fame, sired by Rainbow Quest, won Juddmontes first Epsom Derby in 1990, followed by Commander In Chief (a son of Dancing Brave) in 1993, and the fourth generation Juddmonte-bred Workforce, who broke the course record at Epsom with the victory in 2010. The 1,000 Guineas also won by Special Duty in 2010. "His name and distinctive racing silks will forever be associated with some of the greatest horses and most unforgettable moments in the sport's history, from Dancing Brave to Frankel, Enable and many more. Prince Fahd was a son-in-law of Prince Khalid Abdullah of Juddmonte Farm, who introduced him to racing, and Prince Fahd, with Penfold as an advisor, set up studs in Dorset and Lexington. His contribution to the development of the thoroughbred will have long-lasting effects., Coronavirus: Arabian Horse racing series to get underway in France without spectators, Kuwait's Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Sabah, son of late emir, dies at 72, Galloping goodwill: The horse racing history of British-Arab relations. She was successful by a nose from the Peter Brant-owned Blowout, a daughter of Juddmontes sire Dansili, while in third place was Juliet Foxtrot. Oasis Dream. Prince Khalid was awarded medals including: South Shield Medal, the Battle Medal, the Excellence Medal, and the Abdullah's Sword Medal. Top of the pile was Frankel, the British thoroughbred regarded by many as the greatest horse ever who was unbeaten in 14 races. Abdullah bin Nasser another son of Prince Nasser was the president of Saudi football club Al Hilal in the 1970s. The Flat horse went unbeaten in 14 races. Copyright HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. The unblemished career of Frankel was perhaps the finest example. His eldest son, Mutaib, died at a young age. That year Razyana (His Majesty) was purchased as a yearling. As the eldest living son of King Abdullah, he is a member of the Allegiance Council . In order to achieve these aims in 1982 Prince Khalid purchased Cayton Park Stud and Pudders Farm at Wargrave in Berkshire, renaming it Juddmonte Farms. Prince Khalid Abdullah, owner and breeder of dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Enable and the great Frankel has passed away today Here's a look back into Prince Khalid's outstanding and iconic contribution to Racing pic.twitter.com/pdBs73tqly ITV Racing (@itvracing) January 12, 2021 As a six-year-old she won an unprecedented third King George King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. In 1983 Prince Khalid was made an honorary member of The Jockey Club. July 16, 2020 5 AM PT. [4][6] Then in May 1997 he began to work as vice president at Al Faisaliah Group on the request of his uncle, Mohammed bin Abdullah who was then chairman of the company. Prince Khalid had 118 winners at Group One level - the top tier of racing. Born in Saudi Arabia and trained as an architect, from her . please click OK, I Accept. #rip pic.twitter.com/UaTk8hnk4Q, We are saddened by the news that owner-breeder and huge supporter of our sport, Prince Khalid Abdullah has passed away. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. His famed green, white and pink silks were a favourite of fans, not least because his horses won the very biggest prizes with such amazing regularity. [7] He remained in this post until 1992. The years 1982 and 1983 became pivotal for the ongoing fortunes of Juddmonte directly leading to the farm achieving many of its greatest successes. Juddmonte is the international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding enterprise founded in 1980 by the late Prince Khalid bin Abdullah. Rainbow Quest won in 1985 after the disqualification of Sagace and the following year the generation leader Dancing Brave (Lyphard) won in scintillating fashion after his 2,000 Guineas, Eclipse Stakes and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1986) successes. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to Juddmonte has a British breeding operation at Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket, and another base near Kentucky in the United States. Khalid bin Bandar graduated from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. 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He was the eldest son of Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman who was the half-brother of King Abdulaziz. Read about our approach to external linking. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Prince Khalid bin Salman, MbS's full brother, became the deputy defense minister, young Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef his interior minister, and little-known Prince Abdullah bin Bandar his National Guard minister. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Published on August 18, 2022 10:35AM EDT. Prince Khalid bin Sultan was born eldest son to the late Prince Sultan and Munira bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi on 24 September, 1949. He trained the $560,000 Keeneland purchase Arrogate to become the all-time leading prize-money earner of $17, 422,600 with his stunning Dubai World Cup win following his lucrative Pegasus Cup triumph in 2017. Known Fact is described on the Juddmonte website as a founding horse. @JuddmonteFarms supremo. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A peaceful transition has remained critical to the stability of the world's top oil exporter, a major power in . Title HRH Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud of Saudi Arabia; first cousin of King Salman Born 1937 First winner Charming Native (trainer Jeremy Tree) Windsor, May 14, 1979 First Group winner Abeer (1979 Queen Mary Stakes) First Group 1 winner Known Fact (1979 Middle Park Stakes) Unbeaten champion Frankel (14 races 2010-12 including 10 Group 1s, notably 2011 2,000 Guineas, Sussex Stakes, Queen . Two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Enable was the latest in a succession of top racehorses for Abdullah, who also owned Dancing Brave, Zafonic, Commander In Chief, Midday, Kingman and Arrogate. He was 54. His main business vehicle was Marawid Holding, a private investment company with extensive dealings in a vast range of commercial activities, including financial services, telecommunications, satellite TV and radio networks, construction, catering and restaurants. He leaves a legacy that will stand the test of time. He also studied advanced electronic warfare in Paris, France. He is also broodmare sire of Oasis Dream. 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A giant figure of British racing, his iconic silks have been carried by some of the most brilliant horses in living memory. Enable has. Toulon won the St Leger of 1991 and Zafonic carried off the 2,000 Guineas brilliantly two years later, as did Frankel in 2011. After Frankels win in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in October 2011, Frankel was given a rating of 143 by Timeform, the highest mark awarded by the organisation in over 40 years and their fourth-highest of all time behind Sea Bird, Brigadier Gerard and Tudor Minstrel. Prince Khalid's daughter Nuf married Prince Fahd, son of King Salman. Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family and master of Juddmonte Farms, died Tuesday, per a Juddmonte release. [6] Prince Khalid trained extensively with the American Armed Forces both in the United States and in Saudi Arabia, including his training at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. [1] He is a member of the KAUST Board of Trustees,[10] and the board of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. He was a member of the House of Saud. Prince Khalid Abdullah, owner and breeder of great racehorses including Frankel and Enable, has died aged 83. [21][22] Prince Khalid is very close to his elder brother Mohammed and is also cited as a potential heir to him, when the latter becomes King. Take a deep-dive into why these apex predators might be altering the way they live and hunt, Journey through Earth's most epic moments with Chris Packham, The extraordinary story of the rise and fall of the inventor of the atomic bomb, J Robert Oppenheimer, Rodger Corser hosts as 24 Aussies take on the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery. His funeral prayer will be performed tomorrow, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. Los Angeles has long enjoyed a reputation as a playground for the rich, but the handsome teenage prince who arrived nine years ago operated on a different level. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy, Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud. [citation needed] Later he commanded the National Guard in the Eastern Province. Prince Khalid will always be remembered as a quiet, dignified, benevolent family man, whose horses spoke for him. Mohammed bin Khalid is a graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and received a bachelor's degree in industrial management. A back injury prohibited Prince Khalid from flying, and he worked as an officer at the office of the Minister of Defense. Enable. The cause of death was not immediately made public. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kabir Al Sudairi, 11. A statement on Juddmontes website said that the prince died peacefully on Tuesday at the age of 85. He has been the chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Telecom Company since 2018. Equine ancestry was always key for Abdullah, from his first steps into racing more than 40 years ago, as he built up a battalion not merely for the present, but long into the future through home-bred stallions and broodmares. He was the fifth son of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. [5], After graduating from the King Faisal Air Academy, Prince Khalid joined the Royal Saudi Air Force. Prince Khalid was honorary head of the Jiddah-based football club Al-Ahli and was on the board of trustees at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The subsequent murder is the ultimate confirmation of this instruction. Ahmed Al Kabir bin Mohammed bin Turki Al Sudairi, 20. Before embarking on a hugely successful business career, Prince Khalid studied history in Riyadh and the US and was also employed in the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "He leaves a legacy that will stand the test of time.". The pink, green and white silks of . But ask those in the sport and they will say the money did not matter - it was all about the joy he got from his equine heroes. Juddmonte also owns Ferrans Stud and New Abbey Stud in Ireland, as well as Juddmonte Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. [4], Prince Khalid earned a bachelor's degree in aviation sciences from King Faisal Air Academy, and continued his education in the United States. ", Ahli to lay artificial turf at Prince Muhammed Al-Abdullah ground, "King to chair Mawhibah 'gifted' board of trustees", " 36.. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Khalid_bin_Abdullah_Al_Saud_(born_1950)&oldid=1162129308, Noura bint Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud Al Kabir, This page was last edited on 27 June 2023, at 04:39. Later that year, Known Fact, a son of In Reality bought at Keeneland in 1978, became the Princes first Group 1 winner when successful in the 1979 Middle Park. Though his father, a half-brother to King Abdulaziz . Prince Khalid Abdullah Enable sets her sights on historic Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe hat-trick Prince Khalid Abdullah-owned filly out to become first horse to win three Arcs. Say more by seamlessly including video within your publication. Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud has passed away, the Kingdom's Royal Court said in a statement on Wednesday. No racehorse owner was more self-effacing or spoke fewer words in public. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Prince Khalid Abdullah, here with The Queen at Ascot, was a giant in the racing world, Prince Khalid alongside the late Sir Henry Cecil, with whom he enjoyed much success as the owner of legendary racehorse Frankel, The Saudi-born businessman was a titan of the sport and regular at Royal Ascot, Prince Khalid celebrates another winner with Princess Anne at Ascot in 2013, Prince Khalid alongside Frankel and jockey Tom Queally, Prince Khalid was a powerhouse of global racing due to his ownership of Juddmonte, Dual Arc winner Enable, ridden by Frankie Dettori, was another of Prince Khalid's legendary horses, The Juddmonte chief will always be remembered for unbeaten superstar Frankel, Prince Khalid's breeding operation and the frequency with which he turned out winners will inspire future generations, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). relationship in all areas. Khalid bin Abdullah was born in Riyadh in 1950. He was the son of King Abdulaziz ibn Abdul Rahman ibn Faisal Al Saud and one of his wives, Tarfa bint Abdullah bin Abdullatif Al Sheikh, a descendant of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. Juddmonte operation announces news of death. The mother of these three died August 24, 2011 in Paris. Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia/Neville Hopwood Saudi Cup a Meaningful Target for Juddmonte's Tacitus Tacitus to represent Prince Khalid in world's richest race. [1] Early life and education Mohammed bin Khalid was born in 1967. [10], As of March 2022 Mohammed bin Khalid was among the financiers of the Saudi Media Group which had plans to acquire the English football club Chelsea F.C. Prince Khalid speaks to Lydia Hislop after Frankel's 2011 Sussex Stakes win. She did not lose again, including at the 2018 Breeders Cup, until runner-up to Waldgeist in the Longchamp mud when bidding for a record third Arc in 2019. Her race wins in 2019 included her second wins in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks. It was to take up residence in due course at renowned farms in Britain, Ireland and America, including Newmarkets Banstead Manor Stud, home to its top European stallions. Prince Khaled Bin Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz began his military career during his teens in the 1960s. Deliver a distraction-free reading experience with a simple link. On 12 June 2011, AP sent a retraction correcting the earlier false report of Khalid's demise. Prince Khalid was enrolled in Georgetown University to pursue his higher education in the university's master of arts in security studies program. Khalid Abdullah, celebrated racing owner and breeder, dies. Prince Khalids first introduction to racing came on a trip to Longchamp with friends in 1956, but his venture into racehorse ownership did not begin until 1977 when his business interests brought him to London. 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