Arrigo, a Shirocco (Ger) half-brother to Germany's champion sire Adlerflug (Ger), has joined the roster of National Hunt stallions at Yorton Farm Stud in Wales.
Winner of the G2 Oppenheim-Union-Rennen and runner-up to Campanologist in the G1 Gran Premio Jockey Club Italiano, Arrigo, who is now 13, was bred by Gestut Schlenderhan. He has spent the last two seasons in France at Haras du Mazet and initially stood at Gestut Graditz in Germany after being retired from racing at the age of seven. His eldest runners have just turned four.
“It has taken us two years to secure Arrigo, but thankfully we have him now,” said David Futter of Yorton Farm Stud. “It is common for sons of successful Flat stallions to retire to stud, but it is difficult to acquire sons of quality jump sires.
“Stallions bred in Germany have always been very lucky for Yorton and our supporters, and this one comes from one of that country's best female families. Standing 16.2hh, Arrigo is a wonderful-looking horse, he raced at the highest level and had the soundness and temperament to remain in training as a seven-year-old.”
He added, “He has been bought in partnership with the Potter family and will have the backing of our broodmare bands. Yorton's policy is to support the stallions we stand, and it is our intention to buy his stock at the sales and also put them into training.”
Arrigo joins fellow Monsun-line stallions Gentlewave (Ire) and Masterstroke in the Yorton stallion barn, along with Linda's Lad (GB), Pether's Moon (Ire) and Scalo (GB). Stud fees will be announced next week.
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