Juddmonte’s Khalid Abdullah dead at 83
Prince Khalid Abdullah, who founded Juddmonte Farms in 1980 and cultivated it into a breeding and racing giant in both Europe and the U.S., has died at the age of 83. […]
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Viadera nips Brown stablemate Blowout, gives Juddmonte a seventh Matriarch
Such is the depth of the Chad Brown barn that not only did his Viadera and Blowout fight out the finish in Sunday’s $301,500 Matriarch Stakes (G1), but neither was regarded as his best chance. […]
Enable’s highlight reel: Three King Georges, two Arcs, a Breeders’ Cup
With Monday’s official announcement that Juddmonte’s great mare Enable has been retired, we’ll pay tribute by compiling a highlight reel. But the John Gosden trainee won so many Group 1s – 11 in all – […]
Flavius prevails in blistering Tourist Mile at Kentucky Downs
Juddmonte Farms’ homebred Flavius flew in 1:32.21 in Monday’s $645,700 Tourist Mile, giving trainer Chad Brown his first Kentucky Downs stakes victory. Although that is listed as a course record on the chart, Kentucky Downs […]
Enable much the best in unprecedented third King George triumph
As Enable cruised to the fore with jockey Frankie Dettori taking a theatrical glance behind, there was no doubt that the supermare was well on her way to an unprecedented third victory in Saturday’s King […]
Champion and leading money winner Arrogate dies
Arrogate, whose string of four superlative victories in late 2016 and early 2017 helped propel him to the top of the all-time earners list among North American-based Thoroughbreds, was euthanized Tuesday at the age seven. […]
American Pharoah’s second crop: 20 named juveniles to follow
After emulating the great Seattle Slew as a Triple Crown winner turned champion freshman sire, American Pharoah looks to keep the momentum going with his second crop – pandemic permitting. Hopefully, the COVID-19 disruptions won’t […]
Taraz euthanized following injury at Oaklawn Park
Taraz, a prime contender for this year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) following decisive victories in three starts for owner-breeder Juddmonte Farms, was euthanized Monday morning at Oaklawn Park after fracturing her left front pastern during a […]
Empire Maker lived up to his name as a classic winner, patriarch
“The best horse I have ever trained.” No finer tribute can be offered to Empire Maker than the verdict of his late Hall of Fame trainer, Bobby Frankel. […]
Enable’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth is my race of the year for 2019
As ever with year-in-review perspectives, personal criteria play the decisive role, and that’s why I’ve ventured abroad for my 2019 race of the year. The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot offers […]