A Change in Plans Where Animal Kingdom Stands!

Originally the 2011 Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom was set to stand stud in Australia at the end of his 2013 racing campaign. The majority rights were purchases by Arrowfield Stud owned by John Messara. Though plans included a return to the U.S. in the 2014 breeding season.

After Animal Kingdom's winning performance in the Dubai World Cup, Sheikh Mohammed purchased a small interest in the Derby Winner. Therefore, the champ will stand at Jonabell Farm in Kentucky when in the U.S.

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This boy's bound to be an international stud thanks to his excellent performances on a variety of surfaces!


Sources:  Animal Kingdom to Stand in Australia in 2013, Darley acquires interest in Animal Kingdom