First Defence, United States Sold

First Defence (Unbridled's Song), sire of American champion Close Hatches, and former Florida stallion United States (A.P. Indy) have been sold to stand in Saudia Arabia in a deal brokered by Chad Schumer and Khalid Alsyari.

First Defence, a Grade I-winning sprinter, is also the sire of British Group 3 winner Dundonnell, as well as graded/group winners Antonoe and Irish Jasper.

United States, out of a half-sister to GI Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus (Mr. Prospector), is the sire of Grade III winner La Irunesa from three small crops of racing age.