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Juddmonte is a thoroughbred horse racing and breeding enterprise. It was founded in 1983 by Prince Khalid bin Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Upon his death in 2021, ownership passed to members of his family.

History

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Frankel in 2012 at York Racecourse

Abdullah's participation in horse racing began as an owner in the late 1970s. Having bought his first yearlings in 1977, he secured his first win in May 1979 at Windsor.[2][3] His first success in a British Classic Race came in 1980, when Known Fact won the 2,000 Guineas after first-past-the-post Nureyev was disqualified for interference.[3]

In 1982, he bought two farms in Wargrave, Berkshire, and branched out into breeding racehorses.[4] That year also saw the purchase of Ferrans Stud Farm near Kilcock in Ireland and a stud farm near Lexington in Kentucky.[2] Juddmonte Farms Limited was incorporated in 1983 to run the business in England.[1] Banstead Manor in the village of Cheveley near Newmarket was purchased in 1987 and became the headquarters of Juddmonte's European operations.[5][6]

As the business expanded, there were further purchases of estates in England, Ireland and the United States, including Side Hill Stud in Newmarket, Eagle Lane Farm in Dullingham near Newmarket, Estcourt Estate in Gloucestershire, New Abbey Stud in Kilcullen, and two farms in Kentucky.[7][2] The original Juddmonte farms in Wargrave and one of the Kentucky farms were sold in 2017, when Abdullah decided to reduce the size of his broodmare band.[2]

Dancing Brave, bought by Juddmonte as a yearling, provided Abdullah with his second win in the 2,000 Guineas, and the first of his seven wins in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.[8][3] Warning, a son of Known Fact, was the first homebred Juddmonte horse to win at Group 1 level, when he won the Sussex Stakes in 1988.[3] Two years later, Quest for Fame was Abdullah's first homebred British classic winner, when he won the Epsom Derby in 1990.[9] Over the next ten years, Juddmonte homebred horses would complete the full set of British classics.[10] Dansili, although never winning at the highest level, became an important sire at Banstead Manor Stud; his dam Hasili bred five Group/Grade 1 winners for Juddmonte.[8] Juddmonte was at the height of its success in 2003, when it was leading owner in Britain and France, and winner of Eclipse Awards as top owner and top breeder in the US.[10] Frankel, named after Bobby Frankel, one of Juddmonte's trainers in the US, appeared on the scene in 2010 and went on to remain unbeaten in fourteen starts, including ten Group 1 races, over three seasons.[8] On his retirement from racing, he became a leading stallion at Banstead Manor.[6] Frankel was followed by the mare Enable, who won eleven Group 1 races, including two Arc de Triomphes and a record three King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, before joining the band of Juddmonte broodmares.[8][6]

In 2018, Juddmonte had a total of 800 horses, including stallions, mares, racehorses in training, and young stock.[11] By 2021, it had bred 113 Group/Grade 1 winners, including 28 Classic winners.[12] Following the death of Abdullah in January 2021, Juddmonte remained in the ownership of his family.[13]

Stud farms and management

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Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket

As of 2025, Juddmonte has eight stud farms – four in England, two in Ireland and two in the US.[6] Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket is home to the operation's European stallion roster, consisting in 2025 of Bated Breath, Chaldean, Frankel, Kingman and Oasis Dream. The stallions cover both mares from the Juddmonte broodmare band and mares sent to them by other owners.[6] Covering fees in 2025 ranged from £8,000 for Bated Breath to £350,000 for Frankel.[14] Side Hill Stud in Newmarket provides accommodation for mares and foals, while a farm in Dullingham near Newmarket provides rest and recuperation for horses in training.[15] Once weaned, foals are moved to Estcourt Estate in Glocestshire, where they graze during the summer months before being shipped to Ireland to spend the winter and spring at New Abbey Stud in County Kildare. Yearlings then go to Ferrans Stud in County Meath to be broken before going into training.[10] The Gloucestershire and Irish farms are also home to broodmares.[16]

Juddmontes's breeding operation in the US is based in Lexington, Kentucky, where two farms accommodate broodmares, yearlings and a roster of stallions.[16] As of 2025, the stallion roster consists of Elite Power, standing at $50,000, and Mandaloun, standing at $15,000.[17] Arrogate was on the stallion roster before his death aged seven in 2020.[18] Abdullah was responsible for planting some 500,000 trees at the Lexington farms.[16]

Douglas Erskine Crum became chief executive officer (CEO) of Juddmonte in 2013, having previously had a career in the army, and been CEO of Ascot Racecourse and the Horserace Betting Levy Board.[19] Mike Saunders, formerly the chief financial officer, became chief operating officer in 2021.[20] Teddy Grimthorpe was Juddmonte's European racing manager from 1999 to 2021.[21] His replacement was Barry Mahon, who was previously Juddmonte's stud director in Ireland, and had been born and raised on Ferrans Stud, where his father, Rory Mahon, was manager.[22] Simon Mockridge manages the studs in England, having started working at Banstead Manor in 1987, while Garrett O'Rourke has been general manager of Juddmonte in the US since 1993.[6][16] Abdullah was very much involved in the management of Juddmonte, authorising all the breeding decisions and making frequent visits to his stud farms.[6][10]

Trainers and jockeys

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Europe, US, Australia
France

Juddmonte has sent its horses into training with a number of trainers. Abdullah's first winner was trained by Jeremy Tree at Beckhampton in Wiltshire, who went on to train Group 1 winners Known Fact, Rainbow Quest and Danehill, but rejected Dancing Brave, who instead was sent to Guy Harwood at Pulborough in West Sussex.[23] After Tree's retirement in 1989, he was replaced by his assistant Roger Charlton, who saddled Quest for Fame to win the 1990 Epsom Derby. By 2010, Juddmonte was sending horses to thirteen trainers worldwide.[24]

John Gosden had a long association with Juddmonte, starting in the early 1980s in California, where he sent out Grade 1 winners Bel Bolide and Alphabatim, and continuing at Clarehaven stables in Newmarket, where Enable was trained.[11] Michael Stoute at Freemason Lodge Stables and Henry Cecil at Warren Place were other Newmarket trainers with long associations with Juddmonte.[24] Abdullah remained loyal to Cecil during the trainer's lean years in the 2000s and sent Frankel into training with him.[25] Ralph Beckett at Kimpton, Hampshire joined the roster in 2016.[26] Andrew Balding, based in Kingsclere, Hampshire, received his first horses from Juddmonte in 2022.[27] Harry Charlton took over Beckhampton Stables from his father in 2023.[28] Other trainers who have trained Juddmonte horses include Britain Amanda Perrett, who took over from her father Guy Harwood, and Charlie Hills.[26] In 2018, Ger Lyons joined Dermot Weld as the only trainers of Juddmonte horses in Ireland.[29]

André Fabre has been training Juddmonte horses in France since the mid-1980s.[11] By 2023, he had trained 16 per cent of Juddmonte's 127 Group 1 winners.[6] Horses were also sent to Criquette Head-Maarek before her retirement in 2018.</sky>[30] As of 2025, Henri-François Devin and Francis-Henri Graffard, as well as Fabre, were Juddmonte's trainers in France.[31]

Juddmonte horses were trained in the US by Robert Frankel until his death in 2009. More recently they have been trained by Bill Mott, Brad Cox, Bob Baffert and also by former assistant to Robert Frankel, Chad Brown.[16][32]

For much of its history, Juddmonte has relied on the retained jockeys of its owners and trainers, although appointing its own jockeys on occasion: Pat Eddery from 1987 to 1994;[33] from Richard Hughes from 2001 to 2007.[34] James Doyle was its number one jockey for one season in 2014, before he switched to Godolphin.[35] In 2025, Colin Keane was appointed to the position.[31]

Juddmonte horses run in green, cream and pink colours, chosen by Abdullah to match his curtains.[3] While Abdullah was alive, they raced under the name of K Abdullah; after his death in 2021, they race under the name of Juddmonte.[36]

Awards

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Europe

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Juddmonte horses have won the horse of the year category at the Cartier Racing Awards on five occasions:[9]

US

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Eclipse Awards:[38]

  • Outstanding breeder 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2009
  • Outstanding owner 1992, 2003, 2016 and 2017

The following horses have also won Eclipse awards:

Worldwide

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Juddmonte horses have led the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities World's Best Racehorse Rankings on four occasions:[39]

Major wins

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Republic of Ireland Ireland

France France

United States United States

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Juddmonte is an international and breeding enterprise founded in 1980 by the late Prince Khalid bin Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. It maintains a selective broodmare band of approximately 200 mares across farms in the , , and the , producing around 150 foals annually and keeping about 250 horses in training worldwide. Juddmonte's horses compete in the distinctive pink, green, and white silks of Prince Khalid, emphasizing long-term investment in quality breeding over four decades. The operation stands world-class stallions at Banstead Manor Stud in Newmarket, UK, and in , , contributing to its reputation as one of the leading owner-breeders in the industry. Juddmonte has bred 127 individual Group/Grade 1 winners and secured 244 Group/Grade 1 victories as of November 2025, including 30 homebred Classic winners in and the . Among its most notable champions are the unbeaten Frankel, rated the highest in history at 147 by and a leading stallion; Enable, a dual winner with earnings of over £10 million; Dancing Brave, rated 140, the highest at the time and until Frankel; Kingman, a champion miler and top young sire; and , the highest-earning US-trained horse at $17 million. These successes underscore Juddmonte's focus on excellence in flat racing and breeding, with ongoing operations managed by Prince Khalid's family following his passing in 2019.

Overview and Ownership

Founding and Early Development

Juddmonte Farms was established by Prince Khalid bin Abdullah, a prominent Saudi Arabian businessman and lifelong enthusiast whose interest in the sport dated back to the 1950s. He entered ownership in the mid-1970s, purchasing his first four yearlings—Royal Obligation, Alia, Diab, and Marzook—at the 1977 Newmarket sales. In July 1978, he acquired the colt Known Fact for $225,000 at the Yearling Sales, a that would become pivotal to early successes. The Juddmonte name was formally adopted for his racing and breeding operation in 1980, marking the official founding of the enterprise. The breeding program began modestly in 1979 with the private purchase of the first broodmare, Metair, from trainer Bill Wightman; she produced Juddmonte's inaugural homebred winner, Fine Edge, in April 1982. Early facility acquisitions laid the groundwork for expansion: in 1980, Prince Khalid bought Cayton Park Stud and Pudders Farm in , , renaming them Juddmonte Farms as the initial headquarters. By November 1982, the operation grew internationally with the purchases of Ferrans Stud in Ireland and Belair Stud in , . Further development in the mid-1980s included establishing a French division, where trainer André Fabre began handling Juddmonte horses around that time, and the 1987 acquisition of Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket, which became a for breeding and operations. Initial racing achievements validated the venture's potential. Known Fact delivered Prince Khalid's first Group 1 win in the 1979 Middle Park Stakes and followed with victory in the 1980 2,000 Guineas, Juddmonte's debut Classic triumph. These successes, achieved just a few years after entry into the sport, highlighted the operation's rapid ascent in European circles. From inception, Prince Khalid maintained close personal oversight, personally selecting yearlings at sales and guiding key breeding and decisions to emphasize quality and long-term sustainability.

Ownership Succession and Current Structure

Following the death of Prince Khalid bin Abdullah on January 12, 2021, at the age of 85, his family immediately affirmed their commitment to sustaining Juddmonte's operations without alteration, preserving the core principles of long-term breeding and racing that defined the enterprise under his leadership. The family's dedication was articulated by Juddmonte's CEO, Douglas Erskine Crum, who emphasized continuity in the breeding program, stating that Juddmonte would focus on the broodmare band and homebred policy as before. This resolve ensured that the iconic silks continued to appear on racecourses worldwide, with no disruptions to the organization's strategic direction. Ownership transitioned seamlessly to Prince Khalid's heirs, with his sons, including Prince Fahad bin Khalid, Prince Saud bin Khalid, and Prince Ahmad bin Khalid, playing key roles in upholding the family-owned structure. The emphasis remained on maintaining the extensive broodmare band—approximately 200 strong across Juddmonte's farms—and adhering strictly to the homebred policy, which prioritizes and breeding produced in-house rather than purchasing external stock. This approach reflects the family's intent to honor Prince Khalid's vision of sustainable, self-reliant excellence in breeding. Under current leadership, Douglas Erskine Crum has served as CEO since 2013, overseeing global operations from the UK headquarters and guiding Juddmonte through its post-founding evolution. In 2021, the role of racing manager saw a transition when Lord ("Teddy") Grimthorpe stepped down after 22 years, with Barry Mahon, previously stud director in Ireland, assuming responsibility for European racing activities. As of 2025, Juddmonte operates as a privately held family entity, centered on long-term breeding sustainability, with no sales of major assets such as key broodmares or stallions, allowing the operation to produce around 150 foals annually while supporting its racing string of approximately 250 horses. This structure underscores a commitment to enduring quality over short-term gains, as evidenced by the 2025 mating plans for champion mares such as Enable (to Siyouni) and Bluestocking (to Dubawi).

Operations and Facilities

Stud Farms and Locations

Juddmonte's breeding infrastructure is anchored by its European headquarters at Banstead Manor Stud, located in Cheveley on the outskirts of , . This 379-acre facility, acquired in 1987 and comprising 262 paddocks, 113 boxes, and five foaling boxes, serves as the primary base for the operation's broodmares, foals, and stallions. Additional UK sites bolster this network, including Side Hill Stud near Newmarket (145 acres with 115 paddocks and five foaling boxes, purchased in 2004 as a key foaling location for European mares), Dullingham (53 acres with 35 paddocks and a four-box foaling unit constructed in 2017, acquired in 1986 for rest and recuperation), and the expansive Estcourt Estate near in (1,571 acres with 897 paddocks and 121 boxes, bought in 1996 primarily for broodmare grazing). In Ireland, Juddmonte maintains independent operations at two main sites: New Abbey Stud near Kilcullen in (536 acres with 386 paddocks and 104 stable boxes, acquired in 1990 for grazing and seasonal stallion visits) and the combined Ferrans and Culcor farms near in (694 acres with 555 paddocks and 159 stable boxes, with Ferrans purchased in 1982 and Culcor added in 1998 to function as the primary yearling breaking base). The North American breeding arm is based at Juddmonte's two Kentucky farms near Lexington, which together encompass approximately 2,686 acres dedicated to regional operations. Juddmonte USA Farm 1, acquired in 1982, spans about 2,000 acres (1,584 in pasture) and includes a stallion complex alongside yearling breaking facilities, while Farm 2, also purchased in 1982 and expanded in 1985, covers 686 acres focused on foaling and nursery care for mares and foals. These sites reflect Juddmonte's strategic expansions during the 1980s, when the operation acquired core properties in the UK (such as Dullingham), Ireland (Ferrans), and the US (both Kentucky farms) to establish a robust global footprint for thoroughbred breeding. Facilities across the farms feature advanced stabling, dedicated foaling units, and comprehensive veterinary support, including the expertise of leading reproductive specialists like Walter Zent, who has been integral to the program since its early days. Yearling breaking and training tracks are available at the Irish and Kentucky locations to prepare young horses, contributing to the overall capacity for more than 200 broodmares distributed across all sites. As of 2025, Juddmonte has reported no significant closures or sales of its farm assets, with the Kentucky operations continuing to underpin successes in North American racing, including Eclipse Award wins for horses like Elite Power.

Breeding and Management Practices

Juddmonte adheres to a strict homebred policy, focusing exclusively on breeding and racing its own horses without accepting outside mares or engaging in commercial sales of yearlings or breeding stock, except in exceptional cases to maintain optimal herd size. This approach, established by founder Prince Khalid bin Abdullah, emphasizes retaining all homebreds for racing careers, with selective sales of horses in training or older breeding stock implemented post-2021 to manage the broodmare band at around 200 mares globally. The breeding philosophy prioritizes quality over quantity, with meticulous selection of mares based on superior conformation, elite pedigrees, and balanced temperament to produce high-class racehorses. Key influences include the male line, which has been instrumental in producing standout progeny such as Frankel through strategic pairings like Galileo over Kind, ensuring and performance potential across generations. Juddmonte's broodmare band, built over four decades through targeted purchases of proven fillies and mares, undergoes long-term matings planned with future breeding in mind, resulting in approximately 150 foals annually. Management practices incorporate comprehensive in-house veterinary oversight and nutritional programs to support health and development throughout the breeding cycle. Seasonal breeding occurs primarily in the northern hemisphere's spring, aligning with cycles, while decisions on matings leverage performance analytics from race records and pedigree databases to optimize outcomes. These protocols, supported by dedicated staff, ensure rigorous monitoring from pre-covering examinations to post-foaling care, contributing to the operation's sustained success in producing winners. Following Prince Khalid bin Abdullah's death in 2021, Juddmonte's breeding evolution has maintained the core emphasis on long-term matings, with the 2022-2025 foal crops positioned to reach peak racing potential in the late 2020s. Selective sales and purchases have been refined to inject new bloodlines while preserving the homebred focus, including a strategy as of 2025 of selectively buying a small number of high-quality s at public auctions such as and Goffs based on physical attributes and pedigrees; notable purchases include Chaldean (550,000gns, 2020) who won the 2,000 Guineas and Field of Gold (€530,000, 2022) who won the .

Racing Partnerships

Primary Trainers

Juddmonte has relied on a select group of elite trainers throughout its history, emphasizing long-term partnerships that align with the operation's patient, developmental approach to racing thoroughbreds. The foundational figure among Juddmonte's primary trainers was Sir Henry Cecil, who began handling horses for the stable in the 1980s and continued until his death in 2013. Cecil's tenure was marked by exceptional success, including training the undefeated champion Frankel, who secured 14 consecutive victories, and multiple Classic winners such as Oh So Sharp and Bosra Sham. His patient methods complemented Juddmonte's philosophy, yielding over 25 Classic triumphs during his career. Another cornerstone partnership developed with , who first trained for Juddmonte in the early 1980s and expanded his role significantly from the 2000s onward. Now operating as John and , the stable has produced standout performers like Enable, a dual Arc winner and the first European mare to surpass £10 million in earnings. In 2025, their colt claimed victory in the , underscoring the ongoing strength of this collaboration. Following Cecil's passing, Juddmonte transitioned toward a broader but still selective network of trusted trainers, incorporating younger generations to sustain momentum. William Haggas emerged as a key UK-based partner, training Juddmonte's Baaeed to unbeaten Group 1 successes, including the 2022 Juddmonte International. In the United States, Bill Mott has handled American campaigns since the late 2000s, following the death of longtime trainer Bobby Frankel, with notable results including Breeders' Cup wins aboard Juddmonte horses like Elite Power and Scylla. This evolution maintains Juddmonte's focus on compatibility and continuity, with horses distributed among a core group of stables worldwide.

Key Jockeys and Riding Team

Juddmonte has long partnered with elite jockeys to maximize the performance of its thoroughbreds, emphasizing riders skilled in tactical positioning for the stable's diverse runners across distances and surfaces. served as a primary retainer from the late 1980s through 2022, forging a storied association highlighted by guiding Juddmonte's Enable to consecutive victories in 2017 and 2018, where his masterful handling secured dominant margins in Europe's premier middle-distance contest. Since the 2010s, Ryan Moore has emerged as a key figure for Juddmonte's international campaigns, leveraging his precise riding style in high-stakes events to complement the stable's global ambitions. Other prominent UK-based riders include , who delivered a dramatic victory aboard in the 2025 Juddmonte at , and , who claimed his first success in Juddmonte silks with Lead Artist in the earlier that year. In the United States, Juddmonte frequently engages leading freelancers such as , whose tactical acumen propelled Elite Power to multiple Sprint triumphs and to the 2025 Winstar Matchmaker Stakes win at Monmouth Park. The riding team operates with a core of retained talent for major European fixtures, augmented by specialist selections to suit Juddmonte's adaptable horses, fostering synergies with trainers like John and through shared emphasis on race-reading prowess. As of June 2025, Juddmonte appointed six-time Irish champion Colin Keane as its retained stable jockey for Britain, France, and , signaling a strategic shift toward fresh while maintaining continuity in elite events amid Frankie Dettori's semi-retirement and his announced full exit from U.S. riding post-Breeders' . Keane's role ensures priority bookings on top runners, aligning with the operation's focus on sustained excellence in tactical execution.

Achievements and Recognition

European and British Awards

Juddmonte has secured multiple leading owner titles in Britain, including in 2003, 2010, and 2011, reflecting peaks of success during the and early when its runners amassed significant victories in major races. In , the operation achieved leading owner status on five occasions, with notable triumphs in 2002—marked by 54 winners including Zenda's victories—and 2003, when Juddmonte shared the title and dominated high-level competitions across Europe. The organization's breeding prowess has been recognized through the Breeders' Association (TBA) awards, where it has claimed the Queen's Silver Cup for leading British-based flat breeder by earnings on 11 occasions and the Silver Rose Bowl for Flat Breeder of the Year six times. These honors underscore Juddmonte's consistent production of elite talent from its British and Irish farms. In 2025, Juddmonte received the TBA Silver Rose Bowl as Flat Breeder of the Year for the 2024 season, highlighting ongoing excellence in breeding homebred stars. Juddmonte's contributions extend to prestigious recognitions tied to its horses, such as the 2025 induction of Enable into the British Racing Hall of Fame during British Champions Day at Ascot. The mare, a Juddmonte homebred with 11 wins including two Prix de l'Arc de Triomphes, exemplifies the operation's impact on racing heritage. By 2025, Juddmonte had bred over 100 individual winners in , contributing to more than 200 such victories overall and establishing its legacy in championships and elite competitions.

North American Awards

Juddmonte Farms has earned significant recognition in through the s, the highest honors in American . The operation secured the for Outstanding Owner four times: in 1992, 2003, 2016, and 2017. These victories highlighted Juddmonte's dominance in racing earnings and major race performances during those years, with 2016 and 2017 particularly notable for standout campaigns led by horses like . Additionally, Juddmonte claimed the for Outstanding Breeder on five occasions—1995, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2009—reflecting its breeding program's consistent production of high-caliber racehorses, including consecutive wins from 2001 to 2003. Key successes in North American racing include multiple Breeders' Cup triumphs, underscoring Juddmonte's impact on the sport's premier events. Notable wins feature Arrogate's victory in the 2016 , Elite Power's consecutive successes in the 2022 and 2023 Sprints, and Scylla's dominant performance in the 2025 . These achievements contributed to Juddmonte's status as a leading breeder in North American metrics during peak years, such as topping earnings lists in the early 2000s. In recent years, Juddmonte's Kentucky-bred horses have maintained strong competitiveness without securing additional for Outstanding Owner or since 2017 and 2009, respectively. For instance, in , the homebred Idiomatic, a Kentucky-bred by , captured the Grade 1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at , adding to her tally of elite victories and reinforcing the farm's ongoing influence in U.S. stakes racing. Juddmonte homebred Idiomatic was honored with the for Outstanding Older Dirt Female, her second consecutive win in the category. By 2025, Juddmonte had bred over 127 individual Group/Grade 1 winners globally, with a substantial portion achieving graded success in through horses like Mandaloun and Juliet .

Global and Breeding Honors

Juddmonte's contributions to international racing have been recognized through the World's Best Race awards, with the Juddmonte at named the top global race for 2024, marking the third such honor in a following previous wins in 2014 and 2020. This accolade, determined by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities based on the ratings of the first four finishers, underscores the race's prestige and Juddmonte's role in elevating worldwide competition standards. In breeding, Juddmonte has achieved over 200 Group or Grade 1 victories from its homebred horses, with more than 100 individual winners spanning , , , and . Frankel, a cornerstone of Juddmonte's stallion roster, has secured multiple leading sire titles since 2019, including champion status in Britain and in 2021 and 2023, as well as leading by earnings in 2021, 2022, and 2023. These honors reflect Juddmonte's approach, which has produced sires and broodmares integral to global pedigrees. Juddmonte's worldwide impact extends through exported bloodlines, with homebred stallions contributing to over one-third of its elite winners and influencing international programs via sales of yearlings and proven performers. In 2025, the quality of Juddmonte's mare band gained further recognition through strategic matings, including winners Enable and to leading sires Siyouni and Dubawi, respectively, highlighting the operation's ongoing enhancement of its foundational broodmare lines.

Notable Horses and Victories

Iconic Horses

Frankel, bred and raced by Juddmonte, stands as the operation's most celebrated equine star, remaining undefeated in 14 starts between 2010 and 2012 under trainer Sir Henry Cecil. His racing prowess included victories in the 2000 Guineas, Sussex Stakes (twice), and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, establishing him as a dominant miler with exceptional acceleration. Retired to Juddmonte's Banstead Manor Stud in 2013, Frankel has redefined stallion success, siring over 40 Group 1 winners and becoming the most prolific active sire of Northern Hemisphere Classic winners with 12 to date, including Lake Victoria's 2025 Irish 1,000 Guineas triumph and Minnie Hauk's Oaks victory. In 2025 alone, he produced 25 stakes winners, 13 at Group level, solidifying his status as a leading European sire by earnings and reinforcing Juddmonte's emphasis on hereditary excellence. His pedigree, tracing through his dam Kind to Juddmonte foundation influences like Hasili, exemplifies the farm's strategy of selective linebreeding for quality and durability. Frankel's legacy extends beyond racing stats, with his 12% strike rate for Group winners from runners shaping Juddmonte's global broodmare band and progeny sales topping £3.6 million guineas in 2025. Enable, another Juddmonte homebred, emerged as a cornerstone of the operation's middle-distance dominance from 2016 to 2020, capturing 11 victories under trainer . Her highlights included two wins in 2017 and 2018, plus a historic trio of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes triumphs in 2017, 2019, and 2020, making her the first horse to achieve the latter feat. By out of Concentric—a mare from Juddmonte's influential lines—Enable embodied the farm's focus on stamina and class, her victories spanning and underscoring a pedigree rooted in Sadler's Wells and Juddmonte foundation mares. Retired in 2020, she transitioned to Juddmonte's broodmare roster, where her first foal by Kingman highlighted her potential to perpetuate the operation's genetic legacy through future generations. Inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame in 2025, Enable's career not only elevated Juddmonte's prestige but also symbolized the enduring quality derived from its carefully curated bloodlines. Dansili, a Juddmonte product from the exceptional mare Hasili, transitioned from a solid racing career in the late 1990s—highlighted by a second in the 2000 —to become one of the farm's most influential broodmare sires after his 2000 retirement. As a stallion at Juddmonte until his pensioning in 2018 and death in 2021, he sired 22 winners, including Champs Elysées and The Fugue, but his true impact lies in his daughters, who have produced another 22 elite winners like Enable and Frankel. This dual influence as both sire and broodmare sire, with over 139 stakes winners from his female line, stems from his Danzig-Danehill pedigree intertwined with Juddmonte's foundation mares, ensuring his genetic footprint persists in the operation's herds. Dansili's legacy underscores Juddmonte's patient approach to breeding, where his descendants continue to deliver high-class performers, embodying the farm's commitment to long-term quality over quantity. Among other Juddmonte icons, Kingman has carved a notable sire career since his 2014 retirement, amassing over 100 stakes winners and 60 Group victors by 2025, ranking as the second-fastest to reach 100 stakes performers. Bred from Juddmonte lines via his dam Zoffany, he added two new Group winners in early 2025, including Tajlina in the Prix , highlighting his versatility in producing milers and middle-distance runners. Oasis Dream, a champion sprinter for Juddmonte in 2002-2003, remains active at stud into 2025 at age 25, renowned for imparting speed that has influenced progeny like 11 stakes horses out of Frankel mares, with his sons and daughters sustaining his legacy across global racing. More recently, Mostahdaf, a Frankel colt owned by Juddmonte, marked a contemporary highlight with his dominant 2023 Juddmonte win by 1 length, showcasing the farm's ongoing production of versatile talents before his retirement to stud. These horses collectively illustrate Juddmonte's hallmark of breeding for enduring excellence, with pedigrees often linking back to pivotal foundation mares that anchor the operation's success.

Major Race Wins

Juddmonte horses have secured numerous victories in the sport's most prestigious Classic races, showcasing the operation's strength in breeding three-year-olds capable of excelling at the highest level. In the , Quest for Fame triumphed in 1990 under trainer , marking an early milestone for the stable. This was followed by Workforce's dominant seven-length win in 2011, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, which remains one of the largest margins in the race's history. For the Oaks Stakes, Enable delivered a commanding performance in the 2017 edition at , prevailing in challenging conditions to launch her stellar career. Juddmonte has bred multiple Oaks winners, including the 2017 Epsom-Irish Oaks double achieved by Enable, highlighting a pattern of success with fillies in middle-distance Classics. Across the Channel, Sanglamore captured the 1990 (French Derby) at Chantilly, complementing Quest for Fame's Epsom success in the same year. On the international stage, Juddmonte's record in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe stands as a cornerstone of its legacy, with seven victories underscoring excellence in stamina and class. Dancing Brave's 1986 win, ridden by Greville Starkey, announced Juddmonte's arrival among Europe's elite. Enable added two triumphs in 2017 and 2018 under Frankie Dettori and John Gosden, becoming the first horse to win the Arc in consecutive years since 1975. Other notable Arc successes include Saumarez in 1992, Rail Link in 2006, and Workforce in 2010, before Bluestocking's 2024 victory elevated the total to a record seven. In the Breeders' Cup series, Conduit's 2008 Turf win at Santa Anita, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, marked Juddmonte's breakthrough in North America. Arrogate's dramatic 2016 Classic victory, overtaking California Chrome in the stretch under Mike Smith, established him as North America's highest earner that year. Enable extended her global reach with the 2018 Breeders' Cup Turf, becoming the first Arc winner to claim that title in the same season. Recent triumphs continue to affirm Juddmonte's prowess in top-tier events. In 2023, Idiomatic secured the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita, holding off a late challenge to notch her third consecutive Grade 1 win under . Elite Power also contributed that year with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, easing clear by a half-length. By 2025, Juddmonte had bred over 100 individual Group/Grade 1 winners, amassing more than 200 such victories worldwide, with a particular emphasis on fillies and long-distance performers that thrive over 10 to 12 furlongs. This tally reflects a strategic focus on quality bloodlines, yielding consistent results in endurance-testing races across and .

References

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  2. https://juddmonte.com/achievements/
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