2022 Darley Awards Stallion Guide

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 world-class stallions in support of ARC programs.” - Jon Henningsgard, ARC Chief Steward.

You must register in order to bid. The online auction begins Friday, 11 March at 5 pm CST, and will close Saturday, 19 March 2022 at 10 pm CST. Register or email auction manager, Evie Tubbs Sweeney for how to bid.

Register: https://event.auctria.com/9a7b40f9-8cd0-427a-95b4-90e11aa1ccb8/5fd938008b9211ec907ca31b736cd88a Evie Tubbs Sweeney - evie@evieinc.net Darley Awards 2022 link: https://www.darleyawards.com Easter Man donated by Joe Gillis, Allegro Arabians Value: $3,000.00 Starting Bid: $1,500.00 Bid Increment: $50.00 Buy-It-Now: $4,500.00 (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 US. 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 arrive in 2022.

Semen location, Florida, USA - Must be used in the USA. Grilla donated by Billie Glosser, Love N War Arabians Value: $2,800.00 Starting Bid: $500.00 Bid Increment: $50.00 Buy-It-Now: $5,600.00 (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 27 foals, 3 of racing age, 2 winners including Darley Champion and track record-setter DANCE WITH ME BW. Semen location, Texas, USA. Hilal Al Zaman donated by Dr. Mohammed Al Nujaifi. Contact Val Bunting.

Value: $2,250.00 Starting Bid: $750.00 Bid Increment: $50.00 Buy-It-Now: $4,450.00 (MENCOUR (FR) x AL ALTHANIA (IQ), by ZAD AL RAKIB (IQ)) Seven Group wins including Zabeel Stakes (Gr 1 PA). Retired Sound.

Of the Seglawi Jedran strain, one of the best racing lines in Iraq, crossed with the best French racing lines. His sire MENCOUR is a maternal half-brother to DORMANE. His first foals debuted in 2019: Two are multi-winners and a winner/Group 1-placed.

Semen located in France.

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