After a period where the name Arrowfield was more closely associated with wine than horses, Arrowfield and stallion success were reunited in 1987 under John Messara’s leadership, when four stallions, Rancher, Prego, Bellotto and Kenmare took up residence. The modern era of Arrowfield began when all four proved successful Group 1-producing sires. Arrowfield had re-emerged as a stallion maker.

In 1989 Arrowfield made one of the single most important purchases in Australian bloodstock history when it selected and purchased a majority interest in Danehill, who proved to be a worldwide breed-shaping influence, and the sire of 89 Group 1 winners – more than any other stallion in history. Danehill stood at Arrowfield alongside other successful stallions including Last Tycoon, Fairy King and Geiger Counter.

After relocating in 1996 to the stud’s present location in the fertile Segenhoe Valley near Scone, Arrowfield enjoyed success with the outstanding sire Snippets before launching the careers of three champion sire sons of Danehill: Danzero, Flying Spur and Redoute’s Choice.

In 2003 Arrowfield purchased the champion sire of Chile, Hussonet (by Mr Prospector), sire in Australia of Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler and now based at Cornerstone Stud, South Australia. He was followed in 2005 by Charge Forward (by Red Ransom) and Not a Single Doubt, and in 2006 by Snitzel (by Redoute's Choice) and Starcraft (by Soviet Star). These four young stallions are already established among the leading sires of their generation.

Arrowfield's latest stallion acquisitions are Group 1 winners All American (by Red Ransom), Manhattan Rain (by Encosta de Lago), and high-class 2YO Beneteau (by Redoute's Choice).

Notable firsts achieved by the stud in recent years include the first Australian stallions to shuttle to Japan (Snitzel, 2007 & 2011); and the United States (All American, Darby Dan Farm, Kentucky in 2011).

Arrowfield has also bred and/or sold a number of colts who have made their mark as successful sires. These include its own stallions Danzero and Flying Spur, as well as the great New Zealand sire Zabeel, Danewin, Commands, Lion Hunter, Nothin' Leica Dane, and Catbird.

Arrowfield's reputation as a stallion maker is evident in a world-class stallion roster headed by the remarkable champion sire, sale-ring sensation and rapidly emerging sire of sires Redoute’s Choice.

Arrowfield also enjoys its share of racetrack success and recent stars include champion filly Miss Finland, and Group 1 winners Alinghi, Alverta and All American.