About us

Darley is HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's global breeding operation which currently stands stallions in six countries around the world.

Darley Japan K.K. was established in June 2002, and the main business objective is to provide excellent stallion services in Japan by continually standing world class stallions.

In 2010, Darley Japan will stand seven stallions, headed by Japan Derby winner Deep Sky. He joins Japan Cup winner Admire Moon, whose first crop will be yearlings of 2010, together with English Classic winner Rule Of Law. Also standing at Darley Japan is multiple G1 winner Alkaased, whose has already sired four winners from his first crop.

Completing the line-up are proven stallions Fantastic Light, Storming Home and Xaar, all of whom have sired Group winners in 2009.

In addition to standing stallions, Darley also manages the racing interests of Sheikh Mohammed and various members of the Maktoum family, and has racehorses with various trainers in the UK, Ireland, France, the United States, Australia and Japan. The best of these horses will transfer to Godolphin, to race in the famous blue silks that have been carried to victory in numerous G1 races across the globe.