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Darley Japan is the Japanese arm of Darley, the thoroughbred stallion division of Godolphin, operating a stud farm in Hokkaido.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Darley is the thoroughbred stallion division of Godolphin, the global horseracing organisation founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Darley HQ was established in the UK in 1981 at Dalham Hall Stud near Newmarket, and Darley currently stands around 60 stallions in six countries, with studs in Ireland, the USA, Australia, France and Japan. Darley Japan operates as a stud farm in Hokkaido, Japan, and publishes stallion fees, a stallion roster, a matings analysis tool and news of Darley-sired winners.

History

Darley is the thoroughbred stallion division of Godolphin, the global horseracing organisation founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In 1981, Darley HQ was established in the UK at Dalham Hall Stud, near Newmarket, the historic home of thoroughbred horseracing. Darley currently stands around 60 stallions in six countries around the world, headed by Dubawi, son of the famous Dubai Millennium. The breeding operation includes Kildangan Stud in County Kildare, Ireland; Jonabell Farm in Kentucky, USA; two studs in Australia, Kelvinside and Northwood Park; and studs in France and Japan. Darley is named after one of the dominant foundation sires of the modern thoroughbred, the Darley Arabian. Darley Japan operates as a stud farm in Hokkaido, Japan.

Products and positioning

Part of Darley, whose name is synonymous with stallion breeding excellence, and of Godolphin, described as the foremost international horseracing stable and breeding operation.

  • Stallion roster with 2026 fees

  • Matings analysis tool

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