 In 2005 Shirocco was named German Horse of the Year.In October 2006 he was purchased by Darley Stud and retired to Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, England.In seven seasons on the Darley stallion roster he sired Brown Panther (winner of the Group 1 Irish St. Leger), Windstoss (winner of the Group 1 Deutsches Derby) and Group 2 winners Arrigo, Grand Vent and Wild Coco.