Khaled was well-bred, talented and beautifully conformed, but he had a dirty secret by the standards of European breeders—he had developed into a “roarer” as a 3-year-old, and the defect made him a difficult sell to mare owners. Fortunately for American breeding, California horseman Rex Ellsworth did not believe the problem to be hereditary and purchased the colt. While Khaled never recovered the form he had shown at 2 and 3 when raced in California as a 5-year-old, he did return to the winner's circle. More importantly, he became the foundation sire of Ellsworth's breeding program, getting the great Swaps and many other fine runners.
Race record
12 starts, 6 wins, 1 second, 1 third, £7,380 plus US$3,100
1945:
1946:
Assessments
Khaled was ranked sixth among English juvenile males of 1945, 4 pounds below the top.
As an individual
A brown horse, Khaled was well-made and well-balanced with a strong, straight hind leg. He stood 16 hands. His true staying capacity is something of a mystery; while he was well beaten in the Derby Stakes over 12 furlongs and could do no better than third in the Eclipse Stakes over 10 furlongs, both races took place after Khaled had begun showing signs of a wind infirmity in the spring.
As a stallion
Khaled was runner-up to Nasrullah on the American general sire list in 1956 and was third in 1955, 1958 1959 and 1961; fourth in 1960; seventh in 1953, 1954 and 1957; ninth in 1964; and 10th in 1962. He was fourth among American broodmare sires in 1963 and sixth in 1962. Khaled was also the leading American sire of juveniles by number of winners in 1957. According to records kept by The Jockey Club, Khaled sired 349 winners (66.2%) and 61 stakes winners (11.6%) from 527 named foals. Khaled is an Intermediate chef-de-race in the Roman dosage system.
Notable progeny
A Glitter (USA), Anne-Lu-San (USA), Correspondent (USA), Fleet Khal (USA), Linmold (USA), Physician (USA), Swaps (USA), Terrang (USA), Track Medal (USA)
Connections
Khaled was bred and owned by the Aga Khan, who (via his son, Prince Aly Khan) sold him to American breeder Rex Ellsworth for US$160,000 on condition that the horse remain in Ireland long enough to service the mares already in his book for 1947. Ellsworth agreed and in turn got the concession that he could pay US$100,000 down and pay the rest later after taking possession of the stallion, giving him time to get a loan for the remaining amount.
Pedigree notes
Khaled is inbred 5x4x5 to nine-time English champion sire St. Simon, an unbeaten champion on the race course. He is also inbred 5x5 to two-time English champion sire Cyllene, winner of the 1899 Ascot Gold Cup and a champion sire in Argentina as well. He is a half brother to stakes winners Lady Electra (by Fairway; second dam of the good English juvenile Eudaemon) and Eclat (by the Hyperion horse Stardust). He is also a half brother to Vicenzia (by Sansovino), dam of stakes winner Drama II (by Nearco); to Celaeno (by Fairway), second dam of three stakes winners including 1964 Suburban Handicap winner Iron Peg; and to stakes-placed Emali (by Umidwar), second dam of four stakes winners including French Group III winner Afayoon and third dam of multiple French champion and influential sire Blushing Groom.
Generally considered the co-champion English 3-year-old filly of 1933, Khaled's dam Eclair is a half sister to 1930 English champion 2-year-old male Jacopo (by Sansovino) and 1936 English champion 2-year-old male Foray II (by Tetratema). Through other daughters, Eclair's dam Black Ray is the ancestress of such luminaries as 1971 English Horse of the Year Mill Reef and 1986 American Horse of the Year Lady's Secret.
Books and media
Khaled is one of 205 stallions whose accomplishments at stud are profiled in Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, The Australian Bloodhorse Review), a massive reference work written by Jennifer Churchill, Andrew Reichard and Byron Rogers.
Fun facts
Race record
12 starts, 6 wins, 1 second, 1 third, £7,380 plus US$3,100
1945:
- Won Ashley Stakes (ENG, Newmarket)
- Won Middle Park Stakes (ENG, 6FT, Newmarket)
- Won Coventry Stakes (ENG, 6FT, Ascot)
1946:
- Won Column Produce Stakes (ENG, 8FT, Newmarket)
- Won St. James's Palace Stakes (ENG, 8FT, Ascot)
- 2nd Two Thousand Guineas (ENG, 8FT, Newmarket)
- 3rd Eclipse Stakes (ENG, 10FT, Sandown)
Assessments
Khaled was ranked sixth among English juvenile males of 1945, 4 pounds below the top.
As an individual
A brown horse, Khaled was well-made and well-balanced with a strong, straight hind leg. He stood 16 hands. His true staying capacity is something of a mystery; while he was well beaten in the Derby Stakes over 12 furlongs and could do no better than third in the Eclipse Stakes over 10 furlongs, both races took place after Khaled had begun showing signs of a wind infirmity in the spring.
As a stallion
Khaled was runner-up to Nasrullah on the American general sire list in 1956 and was third in 1955, 1958 1959 and 1961; fourth in 1960; seventh in 1953, 1954 and 1957; ninth in 1964; and 10th in 1962. He was fourth among American broodmare sires in 1963 and sixth in 1962. Khaled was also the leading American sire of juveniles by number of winners in 1957. According to records kept by The Jockey Club, Khaled sired 349 winners (66.2%) and 61 stakes winners (11.6%) from 527 named foals. Khaled is an Intermediate chef-de-race in the Roman dosage system.
Notable progeny
A Glitter (USA), Anne-Lu-San (USA), Correspondent (USA), Fleet Khal (USA), Linmold (USA), Physician (USA), Swaps (USA), Terrang (USA), Track Medal (USA)
Connections
Khaled was bred and owned by the Aga Khan, who (via his son, Prince Aly Khan) sold him to American breeder Rex Ellsworth for US$160,000 on condition that the horse remain in Ireland long enough to service the mares already in his book for 1947. Ellsworth agreed and in turn got the concession that he could pay US$100,000 down and pay the rest later after taking possession of the stallion, giving him time to get a loan for the remaining amount.
Pedigree notes
Khaled is inbred 5x4x5 to nine-time English champion sire St. Simon, an unbeaten champion on the race course. He is also inbred 5x5 to two-time English champion sire Cyllene, winner of the 1899 Ascot Gold Cup and a champion sire in Argentina as well. He is a half brother to stakes winners Lady Electra (by Fairway; second dam of the good English juvenile Eudaemon) and Eclat (by the Hyperion horse Stardust). He is also a half brother to Vicenzia (by Sansovino), dam of stakes winner Drama II (by Nearco); to Celaeno (by Fairway), second dam of three stakes winners including 1964 Suburban Handicap winner Iron Peg; and to stakes-placed Emali (by Umidwar), second dam of four stakes winners including French Group III winner Afayoon and third dam of multiple French champion and influential sire Blushing Groom.
Generally considered the co-champion English 3-year-old filly of 1933, Khaled's dam Eclair is a half sister to 1930 English champion 2-year-old male Jacopo (by Sansovino) and 1936 English champion 2-year-old male Foray II (by Tetratema). Through other daughters, Eclair's dam Black Ray is the ancestress of such luminaries as 1971 English Horse of the Year Mill Reef and 1986 American Horse of the Year Lady's Secret.
Books and media
Khaled is one of 205 stallions whose accomplishments at stud are profiled in Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, The Australian Bloodhorse Review), a massive reference work written by Jennifer Churchill, Andrew Reichard and Byron Rogers.
Fun facts
- Although the Aga Khan is Khaled's breeder of record, he did not plan the mating that produced the horse, having purchased Eclair (in foal to Hyperion) at the 1942 Newmarket December sales.
- When Rex Ellsworth went to Ireland in 1946, he actually did so with the intent of buying Nasrullah, who proved to be priced beyond what Ellsworth's wallet would bear. Khaled was Ellsworth's second choice, or possibly even a third according to Barry Irwin, who reported that Ellsworth had also been interested in the Hyperion son Gulf Stream.
- When Ellsworth went to inspect Khaled at Onngar Stud in Ireland, the staff had been told to restrict the stallion's activity to walking in order to conceal his breathing problem. After Khaled's handler proved reluctant to bring Khaled out of his stall for inspection, Ellsworth punched the horse in the belly. The noise associated with the resulting groan revealed the truth.