Goodwood pays tribute after death of man who brought Frankel, Midday and Kingman to the Downs

Prince Khalid Abdullah, far left, looks a picture of pride after Frankel's win in the 2011 Sussex Stakes / Picture: Malcolm Wells

His horses have given Goodwood and its racegoers some of their most memorable occasions in the past decade - notably the back-to-back Sussex Stakes wins by Frankel in 2011 and 2012 and a thrilling triumph in the same race in 2014 by Kingman. Then there was Midday - who won the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood three times.

Goodwood said: "We are saddened to hear that Prince Khalid Abdullah has died today, owner of FRANKEL and KINGMAN amongst many other stars of the Downs."

Prince Khalid Abdullah was an owner and breeder of some truly great racehorses and his green, pink and white colours were carried to victory in 118 Group or Grade One races.

Douglas Erskine Crum, chief executive of his Juddmonte breeding operation, told BBC Sport: "Prince Khalid will always be remembered as a quiet, dignified, benevolent family man, whose horses spoke for him. He leaves a legacy that will stand the test of time."

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 and Arrogate.

It is Frankel for whom Abdullah will long be best remembered. The legend of the turf was retired to stud in 2012 after a 14-race winning run for trainer Sir Henry Cecil that included 10 Group One triumphs.

Frankel is the only horse to have won the Sussex Stakes - the highlight of Glorious Goodwood - twice.

The BBC said: "The prince enjoyed the triumphs but remained a humble winner - he preferred to be known simply as Mr K Abdullah on racecards."