Juddmonte Farms
| Juddmonte Farms | |
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| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Kentucky |
| Key people | Prince Khalid Abdullah, owner; Dr. John Chandler, manager |
| Industry | Horse racing |
| Website | juddmontefarms.com |
Juddmonte Farms is a famous and award-winning horse breeding farm, owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.[1] Juddmonte Farms consists of a variety of individual farms, comprised of three in England, two in Ireland, and one in Kentucky. Established in 1977, Juddmonte in particular is highly regarded for their broodmare band.[2]
Juddmonte's stallion Known Fact won the Two Thousand Guineas race of 1980, which was the farm's first major victory, and also the first win in that 200-year old event for any Arab racing owner.[1]
Awards
Juddmonte Farms has over the years won a variety of awards related to horse racing. Among them are 10 Eclipse Awards to date, which includes the Top Breeder Award in 1995, 2001, 2002, and 2003, as well as the Top Owner Award in 1992 and 2003.[1][3] In 2003, they had a win at the Belmont Stakes, and also had wins in the Breeders' Cup in 2001 and 2005.[1]
Trainers and jockeys
Juddmonte's regular trainers include Henry Cecil, Roger Charlton, Barry Hills, John Gosden, Amanda Perrett, Michael Stoute (Britain), Pascal Bary, Andre Fabre, Criquette Head-Maarek, Maurice Zilber (France), Robert J. Frankel (USA). Richard Hughes is the regular jockey.
References
- ^ a b c d National Thoroughbred Racing Association, "Juddmonte Farms, Inc.", profile. Retrieved October 16, 2007.
- ^ Interactive Stallion Directory, "Juddmonte Farms", Retrieved October 16, 2007.
- ^ Juddmonte.com, "Juddmonte America awards page", Retrieved October 16, 2007.
- http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/07/10/16/RACING_Pressgang.html
- http://www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz/international/Default.asp?id=31767&page_no=0&trainer_id=0&stud_id=0
- http://www.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41263
- http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=horse/news/BJN4106561.htm
- http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/international-news/2007/October/14/Schiaparelli-wins-third-straight-Group-1-in-Gran-Premio-del-Jockey-Club.aspx
External links
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