Arabian Racing Cup/Darley Award Stallion Breeding Auction

The Arabian Racing Cup’s annual Darley Award Stallion Auction has been a much anticipated tradition for over a decade. Proceeds benefit ARC programs such as the Breeders’ Incentive Program and the Darley Awards.

“On behalf of the Arabian Racing Cup Board of Stewards, thank you for your active participation in this offering of worldclass stallions in support of ARC programs.” - Jon Henningsgard, ARC Chief Steward.

You must register in order to bid. The online auction begins Friday, March 10, 2023 at 5 pm CST, and will close Saturday, March 17, 2023 at 10 pm CST. Register or email auction manager, Evie Tubbs Sweeney for how to bid. Evie Tubbs Sweeney - evie@evieinc.net Darley Awards 20223 link: https://www.darleyawards.com.

Easter Man donated by Joe Gillis, Allegro Arabians

Value: $3,000

Starting Bid: $1,000 Bid Increment: $50 Buy-It-Now: $4,500

(BURNING SAND x ANGEL PROOF, by NF PROOF+/)

EASTER MAN gained the hearts of the world with a gutsy five year racing career spanning both coasts of the U.S. In 37 starts, he finished in the top three in all but two races, with 16 wins, 13 seconds and 4 thirds. EASTER MAN was named Darley Horse of the Year, and his first foals arrived in 2022. Semen location: Florida - Must be used in the USA.

Grilla donated by Billie Glosser, Love N War Arabians

Value: $2,800

Starting Bid: $500 Bid Increment: $50 Buy-It-Now: $5,600

(KONG x DIXIE DARLENE, by WIKING)

Two-time Darley Champion and multiple Grade 1 winner, including President of the UAE Cup S. He still holds the 1-mile record at Sam Houston Race Park. The only son of Wiking daughter Dixie Darlene, GRILLA is the sire of Darley Champion and track record-setter DANCE WITH ME BW.

Semen location: Texas - Fresh, Cooled or Frozen. Sharjah, UAE - Frozen.

Sir Bani Yas donated by Al Asayl Racing

Value: $2,350

Starting Bid: $1,100 Bid Increment: $100 Buy-It-Now: $3,000

(AMER X NASSEM EL BAHER, by ELIOS DE CARRERE)

The best son of Amer in 2015, rated at 122. He is a 2-time group 1 winner - HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup at Sandown and the Qatar International S. at Goodwood, with an overall record of 5 wins and 11 places in 18 starts. He combines an attractive pedigree with an excellent temperament and great conformation.

Semen location: France

Marid donated by Haras Du Grand Courgeon

Value: $1,300

Starting Bid: $650 Bid Increment: $100 Buy-It-Now: $2,500

(TM FRED TEXAS x AL DAHMA, by AMER)

Multiple group 1 winner, including Qatar Arabian Trophy Poulains. Son of TM FRED TEXAS, Darley Horse of the Year and winner of the Dubai Kahayla Classic (Gr 1). Marid is his first son at stud in France. His dam is AL DAHMA, a full sister to the stallion GENERAL and the dam of Group 1PA winner YAZEED.

Semen located in France.

Mared Al Sahra donated by Al Shahania Stud

Value: $3,250

Starting Bid: $1,000 Bid Increment: $50 Buy-It-Now: $5,000

(AMER x MASSAMARIE, by TIDJANI)

MARED AL SAHRA enjoyed a highly successful 16-race career from 2005–2010 in Doha, Qatar, with 6 wins, 6 seconds and 4 thirds, multiple Gr 1 winner. MARED AL SAHRA is by the outstanding AMER, sire of 90 G1 winners. His second dam, MARGAU, is a full sister to DORMANE.

MARED AL SAHRA is the sire to G1 winner, CHADDAD (Qatar Total Arabian Trophy).

Semen located in Florida.

Assy donated by Al Shahania Stud

Value: $6,500

Starting Bid: $1,000 Bid Increment: $100 Buy-It-Now: $6,000 (AMER x MARGOUIA, by TIDJANI)

ASSY was a top-class racehorse winning 9 of 11 starts in Qatar, including the H.H. The Emir’s Sword (Gr 1 PA), H.H. The Emirs Trophy (Gr 1 PA), H.H. Purebred Arabian Sword Trial. His sire, AMER, is one of the most successful current Arabian racing sires with a collection of international Group 1 winners throughout the world.

Semen located: Florida

RB Burn donated by Al Awal Stud

Value: $2,000

Starting Bid: $1,000 Bid Increment: $100 Buy-It-Now: $3,000 (MAJD AL ARAB x BURNIE GEE PW, by BURNING SAND)

Bred by RoseBrook Farms LLC, RB Burn ran one race in the U.S. before being exported to the Middle East where he cleaned up at the world’s most prestigious races, including the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown (Gr 1) as a 4-year-old. He is out of the great race mare and producer, Burnie Gee PW, dam of multiple stakes horses and granddam of RB MADELINE KATE

Semen located at Sharjah Equine Hospital (UAE) / Ann Ismer

Please note that your winning bid covers only the cost of the semen itself. Any fees associated with the shipping, collection and storage of your semen are not included in the auction price. While the Arabian Racing Cup discloses all known additional fees in each lot, it may not be held responsible for unforeseen fees.