Amsterdam Two Stallion Show Slated for Jan. 10

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Amsterdam Two Farm in Middleburgh, New York will hold its inaugural stallion show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.

Arzak (Not This Time–Delightlful Melody, Tapit), the farm's multiple Grade II winner and track record setter, will be available for inspection in Amsterdam Two's new stallion barn in advance of his first season at stud in 2026.

A $575,000 OBS Spring 2-year-old who went gate-to-wire second time out as a juvenile going six furlongs over Woodbine's all-weather surface, Arzak also won stakes races at 3, 4, 5 and 6–recording 90-plus Beyer speed figures on 17 occasions.

“We're thrilled to be standing New York's only son of Not This Time, arguably the hottest stallion on the planet right now,” said Amsterdam Two manager Ken Williams. “Arzak has the pedigree and race record to be an elite stallion, and as breeders will see at our open house, an incredible physical to back it up, as well.”

Arzak's career highlights included wins in the GII Woodford Stakes, earning a 101 Beyer figure, and GII Shakertown Stakes–both times going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf at Keeneland. He also scored victories in the GIII Jacques Cartier Stakes and Thorncliffe Stakes at Woodbine–setting a new track record of 1:02.62 in the latter. He also won the Tom Ridge Stakes going 6 furlongs at Presque Isle Downs.

Arzak, who is out of the Tapit mare Delightful Melody, also ran second in the GI Jaipur Stakes at 5 1/2 furlongs on turf at Saratoga, just behind Cogburn (Not This Time). He retired with a record of eight wins from 36 starts and earnings of $1,081,294.

“This horse was so sound and so willing–never had a moment's problem with him, and I say that with 100% sincerity,” said Michael Trombetta, who trained the horse throughout his career for owner Sonata Stables. “Arzak was as clean-legged on retirement as the day he came to the barn. And I think based on his sire's accomplishments and Arzak's own win going a mile at Tampa Bay in his third career start, his offspring will be well-suited to most distances and all three surfaces offered at the new Belmont Park.”

For more information on Arzak or the farm, call Amsterdam Two at (570) 604-3657.

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