Juddmonte boon for Epsom

Juddmonte Farms, owned by Khalid Abdullah, have stepped in to sponsor the Oaks, Coronation Cup and Diomed Stakes on Friday at Epsom for this year only on Friday, June 6.

Juddmonte have enjoyed much success at the home of the Derby with the likes of Oaks heroine Reams Of Verse, Coronation Cup winners Rainbow Quest and Sunshack - as well as with Quest for Fame and Commander In Chief in the colts’ Classic.

Khalid Abdullah’s racing manager, Teddy Grimthorpe, said: “Epsom has always been a favourite course of Prince Khalid and he is delighted that Juddmonte Farms are sponsoring these three prestigious races for this year.”

Epsom managing director, Nick Blofeld, added: “Juddmonte Farms are synonymous with success in the horseracing industry worldwide, and in particular here at Epsom Downs.

“We are thrilled that Prince Khalid has decided to sponsor the Oaks, Coronation Cup and Diomed Stakes.”