Arzak, the multiple Grade 2-winning son of Not This Time retiring to stud in New York for 2026, will be available for inspection in Kentucky during the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
An open house will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Mulholland Springs, 2245 Iron Works Pike in Lexington; the horse will also be available for inspection from November 3-12 by appointment with Amsterdam Two’s Ken Williams or Michael Slezak.
“Arzak is such a big, good-looking horse, and knowing how important physical is in today’s market, we wanted to make sure we gave the opportunity to see him in person to breeders from Kentucky and the Midlantic region, as well as those who breed in New York but don’t necessarily live there,” said Williams. “What better time and place than during Keeneland November?”
“Not This Time’s unprecedented hot streak throughout the fall, including Cy Fair’s win in this year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), has added luster to Arzak’s already impressive record as a millionaire who recorded a whopping 17 Beyer speed figures of 90 or higher,” added Slezak. “But when folks see Arzak in the flesh, we really believe booking mares to him will be a no-brainer.”
Produced from the Tapit mare Delightful Melody, Arzak was a $575,000 OBS Spring 2-year-old who recorded wins in the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes and Grade 2 Shakertown Stakes — both times going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf at Keeneland — plus the Grade 3 Jacques Cartier Stakes and Thorncliffe Stakes (setting a new track record) on the Tapeta at Woodbine. He was also second in the Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes at 5 1/2 furlongs on turf at Saratoga, and retired with a record of (36) 8-5-3 and earnings of $1,081,294.
Arzak will stand the 2026 breeding season in New York for a fee of $6,000, with special consideration to approved mares. To make an appointment to see Arzak, breeders can contact Williams (570.604.3657) or Slezak (917.455.0693).
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For more information, contact Michael Slezak at 917.455.0693 or [email protected].
