Darby Dan Incentives for 2010

Darby Dan prides itself on having a finger on the pulse of the market. We understand the current economic conditions facing breeders. In 2009, many breeders took advantage of our incentives. Thanks in large part to their support, 2009 was an overwhelming success for our young stallions. To continue this momentum into 2010, Darby Dan will offer the following incentives:
 
Blacktype Bonanza

Have a mare that is blacktype or a blacktype producer? She may be eligible for a complimentary season or reduced stud fee. All stallions are participating in this incentive. The level of blacktype achieved will determine which stallion for which she may be eligible.

Regional Program
 
Darby Dan will offer breeders in select regional programs complimentary seasons for approved mares. In exchange, the stallion owner or syndicate will be named co-breeder of the resultant foal and any breeders’ awards earned shall be split 50/50. The foal remains 100% owned by the mare owner and may be sold or raced at their option.

NOTE: For Magna Graduate or Run Away And Hide, a mare will automatically qualify for the regional program if she is an A nick or better or a 20/20 Goldmine match.

Goldmine 20/20 Match
 
A 20/20 mating occurs when a pattern has two or more Graded Stakes Winners with CSI values above 20 in Goldmine. This indicates that this hypo-mating has at least two superior horses with a very similar pattern. Approved 20/20 matches are eligible for special incentives. This program may be accessed through the “Breeding Analysis” page of each stallion. For further explanation of Goldmine Stallion Match click here.

Profit Protection
 
Essentially, Profit Protection works like a pay-from-proceeds contract, but with much more favorable terms for the breeder. The first $5,000 of gross sale proceeds goes directly to you, the breeder. The remaining sales proceeds, if any, are split 50/50 between the mare owner and Darby Dan until the advertised stud fee has been paid. All further monies go to the breeder. In the case of a sale of $5,000 or less, no stud fee is due. Click here for a detailed explanation of Profit Protection.

Foal-Sharing
 
On a case-by-case basis, Darby Dan will foal share with mare owners. In general, the terms of the contract state that sale proceeds are split 60/40. The mare owner is responsible for all expenses with regard to the mare and foal, including sale entry fees, registration fees, Breeders’ Cup nomination, etc. Once the foal reaches the sale grounds, expenses (consignor commission, sale board, Keeneland commission, etc) are split 60/40. Darby Dan retains the first right of refusal to prep and sell the resultant foal.