Breeding Auction

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, track record holder, and multiple Grade 1 stakes winner including President of the UAE Cup S. The only son of Wiking daughter Dixie Darlene, GRILLA is the sire of 27 young foals, 3 of racing age, and 2 winners including 2018 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.

Nizam donated by Haras du Grand Courgeon, France

Value: $5,600.00 Starting Bid: $1,500.00 Bid Increment: $50.00 Buy-It-Now: $11,200.00 (AMER x NERVA DU CASSOU, by BAROUD III) Son of AMER, Nizam was bred by Umm Qarn out of the French mare Nerva du Cassou (dam of Danie du Cassou who produced Dahess). Nizam retired with a race record of 15 wins and 8 places from 23 starts. He won 4 Group 1PA or international races. Nizam is becoming a proven sire of champions including, AL MOUHANNAD and HAJRES. Semen located in Florida.

Mared Al Sahra donated by Al Shahania Stud

Value: $3,700.00 Starting Bid: $1,850.00 Bid Increment: $50.00 Buy-It-Now: $7,400.00 (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: $8,000.00 Starting Bid: $4,000.00 Bid Increment: $100.00 Buy-It-Now: $12,000.00 (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 in France. Winning bidder is responsible for semen transport and fees.

RB Burn donated by Al Awal Stud

Value: $2,000.00 Starting Bid: $1,000.00 Bid Increment: $100.00 Buy-It-Now: $3,000.00 (MAJD AL ARAB x BURNIE GEE PW, by BURNING SAND) This young sire’s first foal crop turns three this year and will begin racing around the world. 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) in Abu Dhabi as a 4-year-old. Semen available.

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.