Horse of the Year Maurice is an all-time great of Japanese racing and the best Japanese racehorse to ever stand at stud outside his home country. He is now among the leading sires in both Japan and Australia, where his progeny include Classic champion Hitotsu, Mazu, and Group 1 winner Cosmic Crusader. As of March 2026, Maurice is the sire of 84 stakes performers in Japan and Australia, including 35 stakes winners. His yearlings are exceptionally well-received in the marketplace.

A daughter of Champion sire Snitzel, Archanna was a three-time metropolitan winner over distances between 1300m and 1900m. By a proven broodmare sire, she is also a three-quarter sister to five-time Group 1 winner-turned-sire The Autumn Sun, and half-sister to European blacktype winners, Azimpour and Azada. European Champion Older Horse Azamour and numerous other black type performers also feature strongly in the bloodlines.

Synonymous with success, Arrowfield Stud is one of Australia’s leading thoroughbred nurseries. From champions like Marscay, Bletchingly and Redoute’s Choice to modern stars Snitzel, Zoustar and Russian Revolution, Arrowfield has long shaped the breeding industry. Set in the rich pastures of the Hunter Valley, the farm combines expertise and world-class facilities, preparing every mare, foal, and yearling to excel in the sales ring and on the racetrack. With meticulous care and a proven legacy, Arrowfield Stud continues to produce horses of the highest quality and performance.