The Darley Awards (in 2012 carrying the name of our sponsor: The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival Darley Awards) honor the best in U.S.A. Arabian horse racing. This distinguished ceremony recognizes the most outstanding racehorses, jockeys, owners, trainers and breeders of the Arabian community. See the highest achievers...


Arabian Racing Cup is a nonprofit corporation originally chartered in 1983, founded by Dr. Sam Harrison. The Cup is dedicated to the promotion of Arabian Racing by expanding public awareness and creating prestigious programs to highlight our industry...


Arabian Racing Cup is governed by the Board of Stewards. The Darley Committee selects the nominees for Awards and a Voting Academy decides the winners. The Voting Academy is comprised of knowledgeable individuals within the racing community, and the Champions are announced at a ceremony, traditionally a black tie affair...



The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival Darley weekend was also highlighted by
two prestigious races at Sam Houston Race Park on March 3, 2012...


Questions? Please email: darleys@arabianracingcup.com




Join us as the Darleys becomes an enhanced international event. THE HH SHEIKH MANSOUR BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN GLOBAL ARABIAN FLAT RACING FESTIVAL IS ORGANISED BY THE ABU DHABI AUTHORITY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE (ADACH) AND CO-ORDINATED BY ABU DHABI SPORTS COUNCIL IN ASSOCIATION WITH EMIRATES ARABIAN HORSE SOCIETY WITH SUPPORT FROM INVEST AD, AREEJ AL AMEERAT, LA SIRENE, THE UAE'S GENERAL WOMEN'S UNION, ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL HUNTING AND EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION 2011, WATHBA STUD FARM AND ABU DHABI EQUESTRIAN CLUB. EMIRATES AIRLINES IS THE OFFICIAL CARRIER.

Find out more about the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival.



March 12, 2012 ~ Read the official Darley results release from the Arabian Racing Cup.

March 4, 2012 ~ The Darley Champions are announced. Click here for the results.

February 26, 2012 ~ ARC Darley Stallion Auction announced. Click here for the Stallions.

February 25, 2012 ~ Checklist for Darley Guests: Please see Countdown to Darleys enews release for details.

February 24, 2012 ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival will hold a press Conference on Monday, February 27th at the UAE Embassy in Washington DC to announce their 7 races in the US, the 25th anniversary of the Darley Awards, and the H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Awards. Dr. Kinsman Wright, Chief Steward of the Arabian Racing Cup, as well as Kathy Smoke, President of AJC, will be in attendance at the press conference.

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