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Derrinstown Stud is a Thoroughbred stud farm in County Kildare, Ireland, owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and known for standing stallions and pensioned racehorses.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Derrinstown Stud is a Thoroughbred stud farm located in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a prominent figure in international horse racing and breeding. The farm is dedicated to standing stallions and caring for pensioned racehorses, many of which raced in Sheikh Hamdan's colours. The stud has stood a number of notable stallions over the years, including Almutawakel, Bahri, Marju, Alhaarth, Arcano, Elnadim, Intikhab, Haatef, and Tamayuz. As of 2023, its roster included Minzaal and Awtaad. Derrinstown Stud is also a sponsor of the Irish Derby Trial Stakes, a recognised trial race for the Irish Derby. Alongside Sheikh Hamdan's other breeding operations such as Shadwell Stud in the United Kingdom and Shadwell Farm in the United States, Derrinstown Stud forms part of a global Thoroughbred breeding and racing enterprise. The farm's activities centre on the selection, management, and promotion of stallions for the European and international bloodstock market.

History

Derrinstown Stud is a Thoroughbred stud farm situated in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a major owner and breeder in international racing. The farm's primary activity is the standing of Thoroughbred stallions and the care of pensioned racehorses, many of which raced for Sheikh Hamdan. Over the years, Derrinstown Stud has been home to a number of stallions. Almutawakel stood at the farm from 2001 until his retirement in 2006; he died in 2007. Bahri was based there from 2004. Marju stood at Derrinstown from 1992, Alhaarth from 1998, Elnadim from 2002, Intikhab from 2000, Haatef from 2009, Tamayuz from 2009, and Arcano from 2012. As of 2023, the stallion roster included Minzaal and Awtaad. The stud is also associated with the Irish Derby Trial Stakes, a race it sponsors. Derrinstown Stud is part of Sheikh Hamdan's wider breeding and racing operation, which includes Shadwell Stud in the United Kingdom and Shadwell Farm in the United States.

  • 2023

    As of 2023, the stallion roster includes Minzaal and Awtaad.

  • 2012

    Arcano begins standing at Derrinstown Stud.

  • 2009

    Haatef and Tamayuz begin standing at Derrinstown Stud.

  • 2007

    Almutawakel dies.

  • 2006

    Almutawakel retires from stud duties.

  • 2004

    Bahri begins standing at Derrinstown Stud.

  • 2002

    Elnadim begins standing at Derrinstown Stud.

  • 2001

    Almutawakel begins standing at Derrinstown Stud.

  • 2000

    Intikhab begins standing at Derrinstown Stud.

  • 1998

    Alhaarth begins standing at Derrinstown Stud.

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A Thoroughbred stud farm in Ireland owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, focused on standing stallions and pensioned racehorses, and sponsor of the Irish Derby Trial Stakes.

  • Minzaal

  • Awtaad

  • Almutawakel

  • Bahri

  • Marju

  • Alhaarth

  • Arcano

  • Elnadim

  • Intikhab

  • Haatef

  • Tamayuz

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