The primary reported foal by Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa’s Arabian Knight arrived Jan. 1 at Hill ‘n’ Dale Canada, in keeping with farm.
Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms and Mario Serrani bred the chestnut filly out of Among the many Roses, a profitable daughter of Curlin and from the feminine household of grade 1-placed, graded stakes winners Diversy Harbor , Keertana , and Snow Prime Mountain .
Arabian Knight, bred in Kentucky by Corser Thoroughbreds, was extremely regarded at 2, when he topped the 2022 Ocala Breeders’ Gross sales Spring 2-12 months-Olds in Coaching Sale at $2.3 million. Agent Gary Younger purchased the son of Uncle Mo for Zedan Racing Stables out the Prime Line Gross sales consignment.
On the monitor, Arabian Knight received his racing debut by 7 1/4 lengths in his solely begin at 2. He didn’t miss a beat transitioning into this 3-year-old marketing campaign, which he launched by profitable the Southwest Stakes (G3) by 5 1/2 lengths. With coach Tim Yakteen early in 2023, Arabian Knight by no means progressed down the Kentucky Derby (G1) path as a result of the coach felt he wanted time to develop.
Yakteen’s resolution was rewarded with an excellent third within the Haskell Stakes (G1) and a hard-fought victory within the Pacific Basic Stakes (G1), each with coach Bob Baffert. Arabian Knight retired with a 3-0-1 file from six begins and earned $1,562,275.Join BloodHorse Every day
Arabian Knight retired to stud at Hill ‘n’ Dale in Kentucky, the place he attracted 273 mares in his first guide. He stands for $30,000.
