Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah is set to stand at the Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for a second breeding season in partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association (JBBA), before returning to his base at Coolmore America’s Ashford Stud. “American Pharoah has proven extremely popular with breeders in Japan, so we have agreed with the JBBA to extend his stay for another season,” said Ashford Stud manager Dermot Ryan. “He will continue to be looked after by an Ashford Stud groom until he returns to Kentucky.” "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." American Pharoah has made a significant impact in Japan siring 70 winners from 93 runners at an impressive strike rate of over 75%. Among them are ten blacktype scorers, most notably Cafe Pharoah, a dual winner of the Gr.1 February Stakes.