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This page features information on Breeding for Arabian Racehorses, and includes:-

• A Guide to Arabian Race Stallions in the UK 2008  

• An article on Breeding Arabian Racehorses

• Information on UK Arabian Studs
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Breeding Arabian Racehorses

Click here to download Paul Simmons' article on breeding Arabian Racehorses, including advice on selecting stallions and brood mares, including comments from breeders Val Bunting of Esteem Bloodstock and Georgie Moore, from Harwood Arabian Stud.

Guide To Arabian Race Stallions in the UK 2008

By Paul Simmons

The UK has at its disposal some of the finest Arabian race stallions in the world and with Artificial Insemination now being used by the wider populace we also have access to many top class racing stallions from around the globe who’s semen is stored within the UK. Shadwell and Umm Qarn continue to supply some of the finest Arabian race stallions that consistently sire decent stock, but West Kington also have a store of some phenomenal race stallions who are based in the UAE including the beautifully bred Parador and Djendel. Also for the first time this year Worldwide super race sire and sire of sires Dormane is available. Whilst not forgetting the wide range of stallions available in our domestic studs including the incredible Sambist, the amazingly versatile Al Reeh Janoob, Eclitpic, Vadeer, and  Chatanz. Never has the British breeder had more choice to breed top class performance Arabians, whether they are for racing, endurance or other high- octane equine pursuits. Listed in price categories.

Over £1,000

Dormane

Dormane (Manganate x Mandore) - Probably the greatest Arabian racehorse sire of his generation, with Group 1 winners worldwide. Won six races at 3 & 4 yrs inc. Group 1 Dubai Stakes, Coupe Du Cheval Arabe, Prix Ourour from only 8 starts. Own brother to DJAMEL (won Group 1 Zabeel Stakes, sire), MADJEL (won Prix Animex), DJENDEL (Champion sire Qatar). Dormane is the sire of winners inc. DARIKE (Won French Derby, sire), PASSEM LOTOIS (Won French Derby, sire), CHNDAKA (won National Day Cup UAE, Al Nahyan International Stakes UK, sire), DORMAH DE BRUGERE (won three Group 2 – top UK rated juvenile 2003), ARSENE RUPIN (won Group 1 UK Derby, Group 3 Derby Trial, Group 2 UAE Racing Federation International Cup, Group 3 Emirates International Stakes 2005), DJELDOR DE BOZOULS (won Group 1 Zabeel Stakes 2003), Noreen (won Group 1 Hatta Mares Stakes), Nez D’Or (won Group 1 Kahayala Classic UAE), UDJIDOR DE BOZOULS (won Group 1 Hatta Mares Stakes 2005), NISAEE (won HH Emirs Sword), DJOURDAN (won Group 1 UK Derby and Group 1 Dubai Stakes 2003), ANASTAYSA (won Group 1 Abu Dhabi Juvenile International Championship UK 2003), KAOLINO (won Group 1 Kahayala Classic), SOMRA Dutch Derby winner and 2^nd UK Derby, Al Tibr, Malik D’Or, A Mans Man, Nasij. In the USA sire of DORAN SBFAR, FRYNCH, FRYVOLOUS winner of Bob Magness Derby, FYRNGE BENEFIT, ORDAINED won Iron Man Championship Stake. Dormane is Champion Group race sire 2002-2003 UK. Dormane is one of the leading Arabian racehorse sire’s in the world and this is a superb opportunity for British breeders to use this stallion, available for the first time by AI. Zayin Arabian Stud’s mares - CS Comete and Jumah are booked!

Stud Fee:- 2,300 Euros (£1,700 approx) for 16 straws

Standing at The French National Stud. Contact Ken Reehill at info@frenchstallions.org

Amer - Stud Fee : £10,000 AI only (Artificial Insemination)

Amer (Wafi x Bushra) – An incredible racehorse with a high percentage of Group winners to runners. Won 9 races including Group 1 Al Nahyan International Stakes, the Group 1 Qatar Sprint Championship and the Emirates Stakes. Sire of numerous Group winners in UK including Al Anood (18 wins inc. 6 Grp. 1’s inc. Hatta Stakes); Mutabahi (11 wins inc. 4 Grp. 1 wins inc. Malazgirt Trophy); Nizam won 14 inc. 4 Gp. 1 s inc. Emir’s Sword, Zaabeel Stakes and the Malazgirt Trophy; Dahess won Group 1 Zabeel Stakes in UK three years in a row 2004-07, the Group 1 Malazgirt Trophy in Turkey, and was recently sold for over a million euros; Angel Picamer (x Picea HT) won  5 inc. Premier Handicap and Dubai Day listed Handicap in 2007, Mugadir  won the HH Heir Apparent Sword; Muneef won the Breeders Cup Mile, Al Dahma 12 wins inc. 6 Grp 1’s inc. 1 UK Derby, Breeders Cup in France; Majd Al Arab 10 wins inc. 5 Grp 1’s inc. Dubai Stakes; multiple winner Benamer, Nokomys won 3 inc. Grp 2 and valuable conditions race in 2007. As of March 2008 Amer’s progeny wins in UAE inc. Jaafer ASF won a Qatar Derby Trial, Assil ASF unbeaten in 3 runs inc. the Qatar Derby for local breds, Mared Al Sahra, Magadir, Asra Bin Almarq and Nimr winner of the Al Khor Cup. Whilst Al Dhama added to her haul with another Group 1 in the QR Qatar International Trophy on Feb 28^th.

Standing at Umm Qarn Farms. Contact 01342 870215 or visit www.ummqarn.com
 

Djebbel - Stud Fee £2,000 AI Only

Djebbel (Djelfor x Cherifa (Cheri Bibi) – Won 11 races including The Prix Du President UAE, the Group 1 Dubai Stakes, the HH Emir’s Sword and the Qatar Derby. Has had a good start to his career as a sire with Djenius from his first crop winning 6 races in USA including the Group 1 Jewels of the East Diamond Derby and being named Darley 4 yr old of the Year and Sprinter of the Year. His winners in the UK include CS Kabira, CS Wraith, Najayeb, and Mabrum. Winners internationally include AF Mabrookah won the UAE Season Championship at Jebel Ali and Skan Skan won the Group 1 Abu Dhabi Championship in Holland. As of March 2008 Djebbel has also sired several winners in the UAE inc. Mabrum who to date has won 4 races in UAE inc. the Land Rover Classic, the Khor al Batten and the Group 1 Emirates Championships on 16^th March ’08. Djebbel’s winners in the UK in 2007 included multiple winner Furaat.

Standing at Umm Qarn Farms. Contact 01342 870215 or visit www.ummqarn.com
 

Nizam - Stud Fee £4,000 AI only

Nizam (Amer x Nerva Du Cassou) - A top world wide performer who won an incredible 14 races including the Group 1 Zaabeel Stakes in the UK, the Group 1 Malazgirt Trophy in Turkey, the Qatar Derby Cup, the Al Wajiba Cup, the Sheikh Suhaim Cup and the Amer Plate in the UAE.

Standing at Umm Qarn Farms.  Contact 01342 870215 or visit www.ummqarn.com

Dahess

Dahess (Amer x Danie Du Cassou) - A phenomenal world class globe trotting performer who ran in a staggering 41 races winning 28 times and being placed on 10 occasions. He won 13 Grp. 1 races  in 6 different countries winning about 1,000,000 euros. His Group 1 wins inc. Zaabeel Stakes three years in a row 2004-2007 (UK), the Malazgirt Trophy (Turkey), the Gorosseto International Stakes (Italy), and the HH Emir’s Sword (Qatar).

Dahess - Stud Fee 4,000 Euros (£3,278 approx) AI only (frozen)

Standing at Centre Technique des Haras Nationaux de Riberac. www.dahess.com

DA Adios

DA Adios (Wiking x Etap) – One of America’s finest Arabian racehorses and now available worldwide through AI (frozen semen stored in UK). DA Adios was a 5 time Darley Champion and is the highest earner in American Arabian Racing History winning over $600,000 USD. From a career spanning 6 seasons and 34 races he won 19 times and was placed another 8 times. His sire is the incredible Wiking who has been leading sire of American race horses for many years.

Stud Fee £1,750 AI only semen stored in UK (West Kington)

European Breeding info – Val Bunting = esteemBS@aol.com. Owned by CreRun USA. Visit www.crerunfarm.com

Parador

Parador (Dormane x Praline Du Cassou) - A beautifully bred individual being by Champion sire Dormane out of the influential dam line Praline Du Cassou, which has produced such superstars as Nizam, Elios De Carrere, Kerra and Dahess. Parador won 11 races in a career spanning 5 seasons inc. the Shiekh Al Khalifa Triple Crown, the Mazrat Al Rawayah, the HH Heir Apparent Sword, the Qatar Cup, HH Sheikh Maktoum Challenge; whilst his placed efforts included 2^nd in the Qatar Derby, 3^rd in French Derby and 3^rd in the Qatar International Trophy. Zayin Arabian Stud’s maiden mare CS Wraith is booked !

Stud Fee:- 1500 euros (approx £1,230) Semen stored in UK (West Kington)

Owned by Al Shahania Farm Qatar. Visit www.alshahaniafarm.com/parador.asp

Between £1,000 and £500

Bengali D’Albret - Stud Fee £800

Bengali D’Albret (Cheri Bibi x Mangalie D’Albret (Manganate)) – A superb racehorse in his own right and the only horse to have won the European Triple Crown twice (the Group 1 Dubai Stakes, the Al Ain International Derby and the Coupe d’Europe de Cheval Arabe). Had his best year as a sire last year when he was Champion sire and Champion Group sire with winners included Group 3 winner Shahngali (x Affecshahn (Derbist), Group 1 Hatta Stakes heroine CS Camellia (x Ciarsoa (Ciato)) and Group 2 Champion stayer CS Al Wahed (x Cikada (Klarnet)). This year his winners have included CS Al Wahed retaining his crown as Champion stayer in the Group 2 event at Newbury, juvenile CS Jumali (x Jumah (Div)) won 7 furlong maiden beating older horses, Lamasat (x Komet) won Premier handicap over 1 Mile 5 furlong at Newbury and maiden winners Cabenay (x GV Camille) and Mutarased (x Simooma (Vadeer)). Bengali has also sired numerous winners in UAE and USA.

Verdict:- Undoubtedly the sire of the last few years, Champion sire with Group 1 winners in UK, USA and UAE, reasonable stud fee as well considering his status and achievements. I have yet to use him but Barryh’s been pencilled in for 2008, my top performing mare CS Comete is a Bengali daughter and she is near perfect with an excellent temperament as well!

Standing at Shadwell Stud.  Contact Veronique Briat on 01842 751180 or visit www.shadwellarabian.co.uk

Makzan - Stud Fee £1,000 AI only

Makzan (Manganate x Miss Dior (Badr Bedur)) – Won 19 races in Europe, Qatar and USA including Group 1 Zabeel Stakes, The Al Nahyan International Stakes, The US Turf Cup and the Group 1 Qatar Sprint Championship (also 2^nd in the French Derby). Had a good season last year siring Champion Pure Bred CS Patriarch (x Pokrovka (Desant)) won 4 including listed race over 7 furlongs at Newmarket. This year has been even better with CS Patriarch winning two decent sprint handicap, Miss Moncrieff (x Zeinah (Samsheik) winning her maiden, CS Malik (x Ciarosa) winning his juvenile maiden before being placed in Group 1 company and finished the seasona as the UK’s top rated juvenile, CS Kismet (x Pokrovka) winning in handicap company and then winning the Jebel Ali Gold final (listed race) at Newmarket over 10 furlongs. Elsewhere Makzan sired his first Group winner when Robbie (x Naira) won the Group 1 La Coupe Goffs France des Chevaux Arabes and later in the season he landed the French Arabian Breeders Cup for Juveniles in France, and in the USA his son Mags Mad Max (x Darling Doraa (Monarch AH)) won the Group 3 Texas Arabian Derby. Makzan has also sired several winners in Qatar including Jawlan (x Jerba Du Paon) won Imperial Phanilah Plate and the Golden Shaheen Cup in UAE. Winners 2006 include Group 1 Derby winner Robbie who also won the valuable Group 1 Malazgirt Trophy in Turkey and Premier handicap winner CS Malik.

Verdict :- An incredible race horse who is now proving to be a top class sire with Group 1 / Grade 1 winners in UK and USA, seems to improve all his mares and over 95 % of his runners in UK have won. Bred my first Makzan foal last year a colt Zayin Zeuz and so impressed with his looks, conformation, movement and temperament that I am retaining him (usually all my colts are sold)!

Standing at Umm Qarn Farms.  Contact 01342 870215 or visit www.ummqarn.com
 

Khoutoubia - Stud Fee £800

Khoutoubia (Djouras Tu x Khaddouj (Haroun MOR) –Easily won on his debut in UK over 7 Furlongs at Goodwood. Also won the Group 1 Al Nahyan International Stakes over 1 Mile 4 furlongs in UK and the Group 1 National Bank Gold Cup in UAE rated 123. Half Brother to Top 5 UK Sire Khairouan and full brother to Khaddour (twice 3^rd in Group 1 Dubai Stakes). His first crop of foals were born in 2006 and have impressed connections.

(NB.For ref = Khairouan (Cheri Bibi x Khaddouj)  - A decent race horse who won numerous top class Group races including the prestigious Desert Storm Twice. Now sadly deceased but has proved himself a decent sire. His best winner being Kaich (x Aicha Croixnoire) who won 3 races including his maiden and a handicap over 6 furlongs before finishing the season with a listed win at Newmarket over 7 furlongs. CS Khamsin (x Samara Bint Samurai (Golden Samurai)) won his maiden over 10 furlongs before following up under top weight over the same trip at Fontwell and Deolali (x Operetta (Silver Scenario)) who won Premier handicap over 10 furlongs, as well as the prolific winning Millenium Leap (x Balla Star), Makhai (x Mais (Mamluk) .

Verdict :- Beautiful stallion (for a French bred) with top class performance credentials and pedigree, an unproven sire but having bred an outstanding colt by him last season Zayin Barakaldo (possibly the best colt I’ve ever bred and of extreme quality) would have no hesitation in recommending him!

Standing at Larkinglass Farm (owned by HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum) contact Liz Harrington on 07876023355
 

Sambist - Stud Fee £750 AI or natural (no VAT)

Photo: Judith Ratcliff

Sambist (Balaton x Stihia (Topol)- Won 18 races including 5 Classics the Russian Derby, the St Ledger, the Comparison Stakes, the Great Sprintersky and the Name of USSR. Dual UK Champion Stayer 1993-94. AHS Premium Stallion. Best winners to date include Juma (x Jerba Du Paon) won Group 2 over 1 Mile 4 furlongs, 2^nd to Eau Royal in Group 1 Dubai Stakes, Horizon (x Sky Galaxy (Gerwazy)) won Listed Diera Stakes, consistent handicapper Krush (x Kryza (Enrilo)), WFA Jehangir, Daleelah, Bukharah, CS Lafaz and Pharitz Samman. Also sire of advanced endurance horses including Basama. His winner’s in Qatar inc. Amwaj (x Dandoura) who won an 8 furlong maiden.

Verdict:- Tough as teak race stallion with superb dual race/endurance/show bloodlines, has sired some great race horses and crosses notably well with French mares i.e. Juma & Amwaj; also has the most charming personality!

Standing at Gadebrook Stud. Contact Anne Brown – 01832 226227 or visit www.gadebrookstud.com

Eau Royal - Stud Fee £500 natural   £700 AI

Eau Royal (Djel Bon x Wednah (Brusally Orzelost))- A smart and consistent performer at the highest level won Group 3 Emirates Arabian International Stakes over 7 furlongs by 7 lengths and was then 2^nd to top class Quazar in the Group 1 Abu Dhabi Championships. Won the Group 2 Triple Crown Round I and the Group 3 Triple Crown Round III, and then won the UAE Derby in impressive style by an easy 3 lengths. In 2004 in the UK he won all 3 starts including the Group 1 Dubai Stakes by an easy 5 lengths and the Group 2 UAE Equestrian Federation Stakes by 3 lengths. A classy horse with a superb confirmation from an influential American damline and the only son of Djel Bon at stud in the UK. First season at stud in UK 2006.

Verdict :- Top class form as a juvenile and won Group 1 Dubai Stakes, form tailed off towards the end but a true performer at the height of his career, an interesting mix of American Polish bloodlines and French and could be an interesting cross for the future.

Standing at Shadwell Stud.  Contact Veronique Briat on 01842 751180 or visit www.shadwellarabian.co.uk

Concord - Stud Fee £600 AI Only

Concord (Dormane x Naiada Al Maury (Baroud III))- A superbly bred individual and won his only start in Qatar. FULL brother to Group 1 Kahayala Classic Winner Nez D’Or, Group 1 Hatta Stakes Heroine Noreen and Nisaee won HH The Heir Apparent Sword. From a highly influential dam line that has produced numerous Group 1 winners including : Dahess, Nizam, Nivour De Cardonne, Barour De Cardonne, Jehol De Cardonne, Rubis De Carrerre and Nectarine Al Maury.

Mares covered to date include Clarendon Stud’s Ciarosa (dam of Group 1 Hatta Stakes Heroine 2004 CS Camellia and 2005 AHS Marathon winner Khanspur) and Zayin Arabian Stud’s Jumah (dam of Juvenile winner CS Jumali).

Verdict :- Comes from possibly the best French dam line in the world, full brother to three Group 1 winners and has a superb temperament. My mare Jumah had a cracking speedy little filly Amyzing Zayin by Concord last year, very impressed with her. Concord is also the only Dormane son at stud in the UK!

Standing at Umm Qarn Farms.  Contact 01342 870215 or visit www.ummqarn.com

Monsieur Al Maury - Stud Fee £700 Natural   £1,000 AI

Monsieur Al Maury (Djelfor x Melusine Al Maury (Bakara) – Raced only five times and won three times and was placed twice. Won twice as a four year old, the Prix Damas in France and the UAE Challenge Derby in Germany, he was then 2nd in the prestigious Group 1 Dubai Stakes in UK and 2nd in the competitive Al Rostamani Cup in Dubai. He ran only once as a five year old slamming the opposition in the Group 1 Presidents Cup in Abu Dhabi. First season at Stud 2006.

Verdict:- There is something that smacks at quality about this stallion, his former trainer Gill Duffield speaks very highly of him and with his movie star good looks, impressive race record and strong damline (comes from the same family as Djebbel, Djelmila, Djourdan and Ziva) is an interesting sire. His brother Maestro Al Maury was Champion Pure Bred for 2006 UK race season. A possible sire for my mare Jumah next season!

Standing at Shadwell Stud.  Contact Veronique Briat on 01842 751180 or visit www.shadwellarabian.co.uk

Jiyush - Stud Fee £700 Natural Covering   £1,000 AI

Jiyush (Manganate x Ester Du Paon) – Undoubtedly one of the stars of racing of the last decade who has performed at top class level for nearly four years. Lightly raced at four he won his maiden and a stakes race at Leicester before coming 2^nd in the UK Derby. The following year he showed his true racing credentials landing the Group 3 sprint at Brighton over an inadequate trip, before landing the Group 2 Dubai Trial at Newbury before going on to land the Group 1 Dubai Stakes itself in devastating style. He then raced out in the UAE where he landed the Emirates Championship in Abu Dhabi and the Al Hosn Conditions Stakes before taking 3^rd in the Greatest Arabian Race the Group 1 Kahayala Classic (Arabian World Cup). The following year he was 2^nd in the Kahayala Classic and the Emirates Championship. At the grand old age of 8 he finished 4^th in the Kahayala Classic and won the Southwell Stakes back in the UK.  First season at stud in 2006!

Verdict:- A top class stallion and the only Manganate son at stud in UK (NB. Manganate is sire of top world class sire Dormane). Jiyush performed at the top level for many years and has earned his right to stand at stud, an imposing stallion with superb dam line (features Group performers Dormah De Brugere (FR), Dorwan Du Cayrou, Dormadora and Bar Royal. I’ve been waiting a long time for Jiyush to stand at stud and my leading broodmare Barryh (Djelfor) visits him this year and after a succession of colts I am hoping for a long awaited filly!

Stands at Melton Paddocks.  Contact Veronique Briat 01842 751180 or visit www.shadwellarabian.co.uk

Bargain Stallions under £500

Vadeer  - Stud Fee £500

Vadeer (Mamluk x Viola (Naftalin)- Won 10 races and was placed 11 times winning over £77,000 in UK and UAE and set three race records. His placed efforts included 2^nd in the Al Ain International Derby and the Al Nahiyan International Stakes, and 3^rd in the UAE Presidents Trophy and the Group 1 Dubai Stakes. During his prolific career he beat some of the best races horses in Europe and the UAE including Passem Lotois, Dent Du Loup, Darike, Akbar, Chndaka and Makzan. His winners include Breeders Cup heroine Simooma (x Sky Silhouette (Sky Crusader), Deira Stakes winner Saalsk (x Sky Silhouette), Ecliptic (x Elfin Sky (Indriss) won Al Rasidiya Stakes and multiple winner in UAE, Abusamra (x Aicha Tourettes) won and placed UK and UAE and Mariloup (x Neva Du Loup) won in France and 2^nd in Group 2, in USA his winners include One Of Us (x Justonetime (Brusally Orlen).

Verdict:- One of my all time favourite racing stallions, straight Russian and one of the last to beat the French in UAE, sadly stock hasn’t lived up to expectation although crosses very well with Polish mares notably Sky Crusader daughters!

Standing at Heritage Coast Stud. Contact 01394 450 850 or visit www.hcstud.com
 

Ecliptic - Stud Fee £500

Ecliptic (Vadeer x Elfin Sky by Indriss) -  A beautifully bred stallion with a Russian sire line and a strong Polish Crabbet dam line. His sire Vadeer was one of the best Russian racehorses of his day winning prestigious races in UK & UAE, he is now a successful sire of racehorses in UK inc. Listed winners Simooma & Saalsk, in UAE Abusamra, USA race winner One of Us and in France race winner and Group placed Mariloup. Ecliptic’s dam line traces to Polish Oaks heroine Elodia. Ecliptic was a successful racehorse in UK where he won the Group 2 Al Rasidiya Stakes, he was then exported to UAE where he set a course record over 7 furlong and won a Group 2 event. Now back in the UK he is due to begin his endurance career and stands at stud with Jane Stevens Willhayes Arabians, where he will be covering her race broodmares inc. Bijbij (placed UK) & Durbar (by Bengali D’Albret) half sister to Group winner Direktor.

Verdict:- A lovely looking stallion with a fascinating unique performance pedigree featuring the best of Polish, Russian and Crabbet. First foals expected in 2007!

Jane Stevens – Willhayes Arabians, Exeter, Devon. Tel: 01392 832466 / 07929584931.

Pogojii - Stud Fee £250

Pogojii (Gwizd x Pesnianka) – Of Russian and Polish bloodlines.  Won 4 stakes races in Russia including the Classic 1^st Name of RSFSR and 2^nd in the Naseem Prize. In UK he won the Al Nahayan Stakes over 2 Miles 4 Furlongs at Kempton Park setting a course record,  he also holds the course record over 2 Miles at Uttoxeter. He is a half brother to Diskant (by Naftalin) won and placed racing in Russia and UK inc. 1^st Al Ain International Derby – sire of endurance and race winners UK, Palubnik (by Balaton) won and placed in Russia inc. 2^nd The Tasting Prize. Pogojii’s only runner to date Meshalla (X Mesha (Shahpoor) has won three times over 10 furlongs from 19 starts 2003-06. Pogojii is also the sire of numerous advanced endurance horses in France (owned and bred by Sheikh Mohammed). Runners next year will include Kumara Zayin (2001 f x Autumn Columbine (Sheruggi) who finished mid field on her only start last season and is expected (or hoped) will win in 2007!

Verdict:- Bargain stud fee and a superb all round stallion with everything looks, pedigree, temperament and movement. Bred two fillies by him both real athletes with great work ethics, would strongly recommend him to performance breeders!

For reference only - Exported to Ireland

Karmah - Stud Fee £300

Karmah (ZT Shahkar x Al Tamah (Tasrudi) -  Egyptian and Argentinian bloodlines. Winner of 12 races and placed 8 times from 28 starts from 1995-2002. (7/28=12-4-4-2). Undefeated Champion Racehorse of Argentina 1995-96. International winner in Argentina, UK and Germany. Dual winner of Qatar Cup (Group 2) Newmarket in 2001 & 2002. Full sister to EA Nura (Argentina Classic Winner) and Shahtamah (International Winner and now Advanced Endurance). Karmah is also the sire of winners in Argentina and UK winners Cal Karsab and Cal Karamah (Premier Handicap at Chester 2003). No winners this year from two runners.

Verdict:- Have always liked this top class international performer who won his last Group 2 event in the UK aged 11. Have bred two foals by him a colt Zayin Encantado who is in training for 2007 with his new owner and the ultra special Sakeena Sky Zayin who will race in 2008 and has been retained!

For reference only - Exported to Argentina

The Wiking - Stud Fee £300

The Wiking (Wiking x Nadoba (Ariel) –  A fast American/ Polish stallion whose first crop will be 3 in 2006.  Wiking’s stock won over $5,000,000 in USA. The Wiking  won over $200,000 including the Drinkers of the Wind Futurity Stakes, Bob Magness Derby Group 2, Armand Hammer Classic Group 1, Florida Arabian Cup Group 1, Godolphin Classic Group 1, Jewels of East Diamond Derby, the Town & Country Sprint and the Al Murhairl Group Sprint & was Darley 4 Yr Old of the Year. Racewinner from 5 – 10 furlongs in USA, UK and UAE. Mares covered to date include Zayin Arabian Stud’s triple winner Jumah (dam of unbeaten 2005 Juvenile CS Jumali), twice placed Mais (Mamluk) and Sanji’s half sister Humarni (Dormane) and Sam Davison’s Mehshalla.

Verdict:- Wiking is the talking sire of USA, this is his only representative in UK and represents a valuable source of this bloodline. Good value stud fee and Jumah’s filly Samauring Zayin is possibly the fastest I’ve bred, she is an absolute machine and I am counting down the years till I can race her! 

For reference only - Exported to the UAE

Vert Olive - Stud Fee £500

Vert Olive (Elbing x Bise Du Moulon (Manganate)) – Exceptionally fast sprinter on the racecourse winning 11 of his first 12 starts including the Group 1 Zabeel Stakes and the Group 1 Qatar Sprint Championship. Had a good season last year coming 4^th over sire of Group and race winners these included Group 2 Juvenile winner Aljard and Group 2 Umm Qarn Farm Cup winner Kolver. 2005 his winners have included wide margin winner Operatic (x Operetta (Silver Scenario)) won over 1 Mile 5 Furlongs, dual sprint handicap winner & Dubai Day winner The Vertuous Crusader ( x Crusaders Spirit (Sky Crusader)), smart handicap winner Kateland (6 furlongs) and 5 furlong winner Khulan (x Tikis Tiffany).

Verdict :- You can’t go wrong with a Vert Olive offspring, over 90% of his UK runners have won and all seem to be consistent performers with good attitudes to the game. Bred my first Vert Olive last season Zayin Kulok and he is the best moving out of last years foal crop, very well balanced and light on his feet with speed to burn. An excellent good value choice!

Standing at Larkinglass Farm (owned by Shadwell). Contact Liz Harrington on 07876023355 or visit www.shadwellarabian.co.uk