First Defence sold to continue his breeding career in Saudi Arabia

Son of Unbridled's Song is the sire of champion Close Hatches

Close Hatches: the 'masterpiece' of First Defence's stallion careerCredit: Coady Photography

First Defence, the sire of multiple Grade 1 winner Close Hatches, has been sold to continue his stallion career in Saudi Arabia.

He will stand at Haif Stud in a deal brokered by Chad Schumer of Schumer Bloodstock and Khalid Alsyari.

The 12-year-old son of Unbridled's Song previously stood at Juddmonte Farms in Kentucky.

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Martin StevensBloodstock journalist

Published on 4 September 2016inInternational

Last updated 20:31, 4 September 2016

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