ARRIGO (GER)

​

Shirocco (GER) × Aiyana (GER)

​

A high-class German-bred son of Shirocco, Arrigo brings the stamina, soundness, and toughness increasingly prized in modern National Hunt breeding. Produced by the world-renowned Gestüt Schlenderhan, he represents the proven German tradition of breeding horses that stay, perform, and remain durable through demanding careers.

​

Arrigo competed at the highest level on the Flat, demonstrating the constitution and resilience that translate so effectively to jumping stock. A Group 2 winner of the Oppenheim-Union-Rennen and a Group 1–placed performer, he excelled over middle and staying distances, consistently taking on top-class opposition. His race record reflects both ability and the mental strength required to thrive in competitive environments.

​

His dam, Aiyana, is a winning mare from one of Germany’s most influential families and is also the dam of Adlerflug, the Champion German Sire. As a half-brother to Adlerflug, Arrigo shares the same exceptional maternal line that has already proven itself as a powerful source of stamina, class, and durability — qualities that consistently translate into high-quality National Hunt performers.

​

Physically, Arrigo is a strong, correct stallion standing approximately 16.3 hands, with good bone, depth, and a powerful hindquarter. He moves fluently with natural balance and is renowned for his excellent temperament — calm, straightforward, and easy to manage — traits that support consistency, reliability, and performance in jumping stock.

 

Arrigo is siring scopey, athletic individuals with size, strength, and a genuine will to work. His progeny show the substance, athleticism, and mindset required to develop into effective staying hurdlers and chasers, appealing to both trainers and buyers.

​

Arrigo offers breeders access to elite German stamina lines, proven Group-class performance, and the physical and mental attributes required to produce horses capable of thriving in National Hunt racing.

​

Key Facts

​

• Foaled: 2008

• Colour: Bay

• Sire: Shirocco (GER)

• Dam: Aiyana (GER)

Notable Performances:

• Winner, Oppenheim-Union-Rennen (G2)

• 2nd, Gran Premio Jockey Club Italiano (G1)

• Best Distance: 10–12 furlongs

• National Hunt Profile: Stamina • Soundness • Scope • Durability

• Family Highlight: Half-brother to Champion German Sire Adlerflug