2015 Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah will remain at Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for a second breeding season in 2027 in partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association before returning to Coolmore America's Ashford Stud, the farm said in a release.
The son of Pioneerof the Nile had originally been scheduled to return to Ashford Stud in July.
"American Pharoah has proven extremely popular with breeders in Japan, so we have agreed with the JBBA to extend his stay for another season," Ashford Stud manager Dermot Ryan said. "He will continue to be looked after by an Ashford Stud groom until he returns to Kentucky."
American Pharoah has sired 70 winners from 93 runners in Japan, according to statistics provided by Ashford. Among them are 10 black-type scorers, including Cafe Pharoah, winner of the February Stakes (G1) in 2021-22. Another son Luxor Cafe won the 2025 Musashino Stakes (G3).
"We are delighted that breeders here will get the opportunity to send their mares to American Pharoah for a second season," said JBBA executive vice president Yoshiharu Ueno. "He's an iconic horse with worldwide appeal, and everyone here is already looking forward to the arrival of his first Japanese foals next year."
The 14-year-old stallion last stood in the U.S. during the 2025 breeding season at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., for a fee of $45,000.
