Grade I winner Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming) has been retired from racing and will stand at Darby Dan Farm. Owner FMQ Stables announced their decision via X on Saturday, Oct. 31.The grey son of GI Kentucky Derby hero Always Dreaming secured his own elite-level win in the 2023 GI Pennsylvania Derby and then laid the groundwork for a consistent career that saw him hit the board in the G1 Saudi Cup in 2024 before collecting five more wins (four at the graded or black type level). Saudi Crown retired with a record of 21-9-3-1, $3,751,380 after running fourth Oct. 31 against allowance company at Keeneland on the Breeders' Cup undercard.Saudi Crown is out of a daughter of GSW New Normal (Forestry), herself out of MGSW New Economy (Red Ransom). This is the immediate female family of GISW Noble's Promise (Cuvee).No stud fee had been announced thus far.“A legacy that lives on,” tweeted the FMQ Stables page. “After an extraordinary racing career, Saudi Crown begins an exciting new chapter as a stallion at Darby Dan Farm. From his unforgettable Grade I triumph in the Pennsylvania Derby to his commanding victory in the Commonwealth Stakes, Saudi Crown has built a remarkable legacy defined by speed, strength, and determination.”The post Saudi Crown Retired to Darby Dan Farm appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.