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Haras Don Alberto

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Haras Don Alberto
Company typeHorse breeding farm and
Thoroughbred racing stable
IndustryThoroughbred horse racing
Founded1987

Haras Don Alberto (also Stud Haras Don Alberto, Don Alberto Stables) is a thoroughbred racehorse breeding and training farm from Chile that has expanded to include operations in Argentina, England, and the United States. It is a subsidiary of Bethia Holding.[1]

History

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Alberto Solari Magnasco founded Haras Tarapacá, which went on to become a successful and notable racehorse farm in Chile. Haras Tarapacá produced notable Chilean racehorses including descendants of the stallion Monterey who was frequently on the leading sire list. Among these were Malhoa, winner of the Tanteo de Potrancas, Clásico El Derby, and Clásico St. Leger, and Megere, winner of the Clásico Arturo Lyon Peña and Clásico Nacional Ricardo Lyon.[2]

In 1987, Alberto's daughter Liliana Solari Falabella, with her sons Andrea and Carlos Heller Solari, purchased land near Los Ángeles, Chile, to found Haras Don Alberto.[3] The farm was named after Alberto Solari Magnasco.[4] The land is low in selenium, requiring the horses to be supplemented.[5]

By 1990, the farm made the list of leading Chilean breeders, ranking at 26th.[6]

In 1994, farming, dairy, and cargo transportation were added to operations and the overall operation became The Bethia Group, named after the farm's first winning racehorse, with Haras Don Alberto as a subsidiary. In 2001, The Bethia Group became a limited public company named Bethia Holding.[1]

Don Alberto purchased the notable Chilean stud farm Haras Matancilla, doubling its holdings in Chile.[7] By 2013, the farm had 300 mares.[8]

On October 11, 2013, Haras Don Alberto paid $13.82 million for Dr. Tom Simon's 417-acre Vinery Stud in Lexington, Kentucky.[1] The purchase increased the farm's American holdings to 1300 acres.[3] Later that year, Haras Don Alberto was the leading buyer by expenditures at the Keeneland November Bloodstock Sale, purchasing 32 horses for $10.64 million. Five more mares were purchased for $2.95 million at Fasig-Tipton. At Tattersalls, 6 horses were purchased for 1.77 million guineas, with the mare Chrysanthemum (in foal to Frankel) being purchased afterward in a private treaty.[9]

In 2016, the farm expanded into Argentina. Three years later, after disappointing results, they withdrew from Argentina moving the horses there to Chile.[10]

The farm had its first Grade 1 win in the United States in 2017,[11] when Unique Bella won the La Brea Stakes.[12]

When Haras La Biznaga was liquidated in 2018, Haras Don Alberto purchased 6 of the 10 highest-selling lots, including record-setting Argentine purchases of Giant Remex and Giant Marked for $260,000 each.[13]

By 2019, the Chilean farm had 400 mares and was producing about 300 foals a year,[14] and the Lexington farm had 125 mares.[15]

Haras Don Alberto purchased the most expensive yearling in the United States in 2021, a $2.6 million colt by Into Mischief out of Paola Queen, by Flatter.[11]

The farm had its first US-bred G1 winner in 2023 when Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes.[11] That year, the farm was fifth on the American list of leading breeders[16] and led the Chilean breeders list.[17]

Notable horses

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Stallions

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As a breeder

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As an owner

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(excluding horses also bred)

Awards and rankings

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  • Haras Don Alberto led the Chilean breeders list (ordered by number of wins) in 2004–2006 and 2011–2023. In addition, they were 2nd in 1998–1999 and 2007–2010, 3rd in 1994, 1996, and 2000–2002, and 4th in 2003.[6]
  • Stud Haras Don Alberto led the Chilean owners list (order by number of wins) in 2007–2016 and 2023. In addition, they were 2nd in 2017, 3rd in 2018–2019, and 4th in 2006 and 2021.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mitchell, Eric (2013-10-15). "Prominent Chilean Farm Buys Vinery Kentucky". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ Blousson, Eduardo S. (1968). El caballo de carrera en América del Sur [The Racehorse in South America] (in Spanish). p. 97.
  3. ^ a b "Chance Timm Named Executive Director At Don Alberto". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  4. ^ "El Haras | Haras don Alberto". Haras Don Alberto. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  5. ^ Sonatti, Facundo (2023-05-29). "¿Cómo produce caballos pura sangre el mayor haras de Chile?". Duplicadot Example (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Stud Book de Chile". studbookdechile.cl. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  7. ^ Mitchell, Eric (2013-10-16). "Buying Vinery Part of Bigger Expansion Plan". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  8. ^ "Chile's Don Alberto Corp. Shops at Keeneland November". Paulick Report | Shining Light on the Horse Industry. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  9. ^ DiDonato, Brian. "Don Alberto Farm: One Year Later". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  10. ^ "El Stud-Haras Don Alberto desmanteló su operación en la Argentina". Turf Diario. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  11. ^ a b c Petrunyak, Katie (2023-09-09). "Celebrating 10 Years in U.S., Don Alberto Sends Star-Studded Lineup to Keeneland". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  12. ^ a b "Horse Profile Unique Bella". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  13. ^ Corndorf, Adam (2018-03-05). "Argentine Mainstay La Biznaga Disperses Broodmare Stock". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  14. ^ Villalobos, Juan (2019-07-24). "Haras Don Alberto: Uno de los centros de crianza equina más grande de Sudamérica". La Tribuna (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  15. ^ Financiero, Diario. "Haras Don Alberto y su ambición de dominar la hípica internacional | Diario Financiero". www.df.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  16. ^ "Godolphin Tops 2023 North American Breeders List, Calumet Runner-Up". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  17. ^ "Premiados – Criadores". CRIADORES F.S. DE CARRERA S.A (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  18. ^ "Lookin At Lucky (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  19. ^ "Stuka (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  20. ^ "Fusaichi Pegasus (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  21. ^ "Horse Profile Bluegrass Cat". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  22. ^ "Horse Profile Dylan Thomas". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  23. ^ "Henrythenavigator (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  24. ^ "Horse Profile Holy Roman Emperor". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  25. ^ "Stevie Wonderboy (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  26. ^ "Horse Profile Tourist". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  27. ^ "Horse Profile Ya Primo". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  28. ^ "Horse Profile Lukka". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  29. ^ "Horse Profile Arcangelo". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  30. ^ "Horse Profile Muth". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  31. ^ "Horse Profile Battle of Midway". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.