Darley concluded the Spring Carnival with a clear and measurable result: 42 individual Darley-sired Stakes winners, the highest tally of any stud during the country’s premier racing period.
The 42 Stakes winners were recorded from 1,000m to 2,500m, across two-year-old, three-year-old and weight-for-age racing. The success was shared across the Darley stallion roster, including Street Boss, Too Darn Hot, Bivouac, Brazen Beau, Harry Angel and Ghaiyyath, underlining depth as well as headline performance.
Importantly, 29 of the 42 Stakes winners were bred by Darley clients, a direct reflection of the confidence breeders place in the roster and the results that confidence continues to generate on the track.
For buyers, particularly with Inglis Premier this weekend, the message is clear. The Spring Carnival is the ultimate proving ground and Darley-sired progeny delivered more individual Stakes winners than any other source.
These are horses that perform at the highest level, across all distances and age groups. They are commercially sought after, professionally raised and proven when it matters most.
If you’re heading to the sales looking for a genuine chance at performance and Stakes success, the Spring Carnival results offer real guidance.
Buy a Darley in 2026!