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Magnitude, giant-killer of champions, will enter stud at a fee of US$ 70,000
Coolmore America announced the stud fees for its two new additions to Ashford Stud for 2027. The Dubai World Cupwinner will serve as the marquee addition, while the undefeated Paladin, a son of Gun Runner, will launch his career at a fee of $20,000 LEXINGTON, Kentucky.— Defeating the last two winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) is not a selling point just any horse can display. Magnitude (Not This Time) holds that privilege, and Coolmore America made it a centerpiece of
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Newspaperofrecord, the champion who also made history as a broodmare
The 2018 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf winner produced Benvenuto Cellini, hero of this year's Turf. She becomes only the fifth broodmare to achieve such a double, joining an elite group headed by Personal Ensign LEXINGTON, Kentucky.— Benvenuto Cellini’s (Frankel) victory in the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) left behind a narrative that reaches far beyond his on-track glory. His dam, Newspaperofrecord (Lope de Vega), had captured the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) in 2018, and has
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Daryz will enter stud at a fee of €50,000, joining Sea The Stars on the stallion roster
The two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner will join Gilltown Stud in Ireland alongside his sire. Aga Khan Studsannounced its stallion fees for 2027, led by Sea The Stars at €300,000, alongside a significant reduction for Siyouni,whose fee drops to €110,000 PARIS, France.— The arrival of Daryz at stud represents one of the major developments in the 2027 European stallion market. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner will launch his new career at Gilltown Stud, Ireland,
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Sovereignty will launch his stallion career with an introductory stud fee of $150,000
The formidable son of Into Mischief, recent winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), will join the Darley Americaroster in 2027 with one of the premier stud fees in the market. Knightsbridge, his stablemate, will debut at $75,000 LEXINGTON, Kentucky (From a special correspondent).— Sovereignty (Into Mischief) has just capped an extraordinary racing career with his triumphant performance in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), but the impact of his career is already shifting towar
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Gun Runner continues to make history and will headline Three Chimneys Farm’s stallion roster for the 2027 breeding season
The star stallion of the American stud farm will command a private fee following an extraordinary season, highlighted by 25 horses sold for seven-figure prices and four new G1 winners. Ottinho, his half-brother, will join the roster at an introductory fee of $7,500 LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Gun Runner continues to push the boundaries of the thoroughbred industry. Established as one of the most influential stallions in the world, the son of Argentine cham
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Upstart Fee Raised to $40,000 to Lead Airdrie Stud's 2027 Roster
The sire of Percy's Bar and Manuka Honey will see a 60 percent increase in his stud fee. The Kentucky operation is also backing Kentucky Derby winners Mage and Mystik Dan, while adding the promising Colloquial to its lineup LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Upstart has emerged as the premier star of Airdrie Stud's 2027 stallion roster. The Kentucky operation announced that his stud fee will rise from $25,000 to $40,000, driven by the outstanding track results of
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Thoroughbred Breeding Continues Decline in Britain and Ireland: 1,500 Fewer Foals Born in Two Years
Official figures released by Weatherbys reveal that thoroughbred breeding across Britain and Ireland declined by an additional 2.4 percent in 2026, dropping to a total of 11,312 foals. The downturn is particularly alarming in Great Britain, where foal production dropped by 6 percent, as breeder profitability remains one of the industry's most pressing challenges LONDON, England (Special for Turf Diario).— The thoroughbred breeding industry across Great Britain and Ireland con
Oct 23


Justify to Remain at $200,000 Stud Fee at Coolmore, Adding Nysos, Journalism, and Magnitude
Ashford Stud announced its 16-stallion roster for 2027, with the 2018 Triple Crown winner as its principal figure. Tiz the Law and Golden Pal increased their fees, while Practical Joke, Sierra Leone, and Fierceness will have lower values VERSAILLES, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Justify will continue to serve as the flagship stallion for Coolmore America during the 2027 breeding season. The 2018 American Triple Crown winner will hold his $200,000 stud fee at Ashford St
Oct 22


Almeraq Retires as Europe's Top Sprinter to Join the Shadwell Stallion Roster
The son of Dark Angel closed out his career with three G1 victories in 2026, headlined by his triumph in the British Champions Sprint Stakes (G1) at Ascot. His recovery from a horrific fall at York stood out as one of the most compelling stories of the season NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Almeraq went from surviving a fall that could have ended his career to establishing himself as the indisputable top sprinter in Europe. Now, following an extraordinary campa
Oct 22


Daryz to Join His Sire Sea The Stars on the Roster at Ireland's Gilltown Stud
The two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe champion will headline the stallion roster renewal for Aga Khan Studs for the 2027 breeding season. He will be stationed at Gilltown Stud, where Erevann is also set to arrive, while Rayif and Samangan will launch their stud careers at Haras de Bonneval in France PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).— After claiming back-to-back victories in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe(G1), Daryz will launch the next chapter of his career in a fittin
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Early Voting, Preakness Stakes Winner and Rising Stallion Prospect in the US, Dies
The son of Gun Runner was just 7 years old and had to be euthanized as a result of an irreversible case of colic. He was standing at Taylor Made Stallions, where he had launched his stallion career with outstanding results, including a G1winner from his freshman crop LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— The American breeding industry received an as unexpected as painful piece of news this Tuesday: Early Voting, winner of the 2022 Preakness Stakes (G1) and one of Ke
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Gainesway Announced 2027 Stud Fees, Led by Tapit and Featuring White Abarrio as New Addition
The historic sire will stand at a private fee, while McKinzie remains at $50,000. The 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic winner will make his stallion debut at $17,500, and Locked will enter stud at $35,000 LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Gainesway has announced its stallion roster fees for the 2027 breeding season, featuring a blend of established sires, emerging young talents, and high-profile new additions set to capture breeders' interest. The Kentucky operation w
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Juddmonte Reduces Fee for Elite Power and Holds Mandaloun Steady for 2027
The two-time Breeders' Cup Sprint winner will stand for a $25,000 fee (photo), following a first crop of foals that met with a very strong reception at the sales; the Kentucky Derby winner will cost $10,000, with his initial runners already making their mark on the track LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Juddmonte Farms confirmed its 2027 stud fees for two of its major breeding stallions in the United States, announcing a significant reduction for Elite Power, w
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Violence Pensioned from Commercial Stud Duty Due to Fertility Issues
The son of Medaglia d'Oro, who also left his mark in Argentina, will continue as a private stallion at Newtown Anner Stud; he is the sire of Forte, Fiel Amigo, and other prominent G1 winners PARIS, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— An important chapter has come to a close for Violence, one of the stallions that managed to excel in the United States over the past decade and who also wielded a significant influence on Argentine breeding, in a piece of news that, paradoxicall
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Medaglia d’Oro, a Champion on the Racetrack and an Extraordinary Stallion
The son of El Prado died at age 27 at Jonabell Farm, Kentucky. Sire of 31 G1 winners, including Rachel Alexandra, Songbird, Golden Sixty, and Nitrogen, he left an immense mark on global breeding. On the racetrack, Candy Ridedefeated him in the historic 2003 Pacific Classic (G1) By Diego H. Mitagstein LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— The global thoroughbred industry lost one of the most influential stallions of recent decades on Friday. Medaglia d'Oro died at th
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Not This Time, the Most Expensive Stallion in the United States: $300,000 for 2027
Taylor Made Stallions announced stud fees for its roster for the upcoming season, led by the son of Giant's Causewayreaching an extraordinary mark. Leading the North American general sire list, he combines outstanding racetrack results with massive commercial demand in the sales ring LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Not This Time keeps shattering boundaries. The formidable son of Giant's Causeway has become the most expensive stallion in the United States for t
Oct 16


Candy Ride Cover 99 Mares This Season in the United States
At 27 years old, the champion remains as active as ever, leading a reduced South American presence in the U.S. Jockey Club report on mares bred. Only five stallions from the region recorded covers in a market that continues to shrink By Diego H. Mitagstein LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— At 27 years of age, when the vast majority of stallions are either long retired or no longer alive, Candy Ride continues to prove that his relevance defies all logic. The extr
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Darley Adds Sovereignty and Knightsbridge for 2027 as Nyquist Hits Record Stud Fee
Both outstanding runners will bid farewell to the racetrack after the Breeders’ Cup to join Jonabell Farm. Meanwhile, the son of Uncle Mo will command a stud fee of $225,000, the highest of his career, following a stellar season Sovereignty will head from Keeneland to Jonabell Farm in a couple of weeks / NYRA Darley America is preparing for a high-impact 2027 breeding season, headlined by the addition of two of the top American horses of recent years: Sovereignty (Into Mischi
Oct 15


Classic Causeway: A Luxury Addition to Uruguayan Breeding
A G1 winner in the United States, son of the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway, and earner of over $1.5 million in purses, Classic Causeway is set to arrive at Haras Musa following his stud stint at Crestwood Farm in Kentucky. A high-caliber addition that promises to make a major impact on South American breeding MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special for Turf Diario).— The arrival of Classic Causeway at Haras Musa represents one of the most significant developments in recent memory for U
Oct 15


Argentina: The Uncle Mo Sire Line Completes a Remarkable Stakes Treble in Just Three Days
Pneumatic, Uncle Chuck, and King Guillermo, three of his sons who debuted this year as stallions in Argentina, secured near-simultaneous stakes victories with Cool Bro, Robate un Beso, and Opinium. A remarkable coincidence that once again brings the influence of the Caro sire line to the forefront in our country Uncle Mo, Formidable Stallion at Coolmore America / COOLMORE AMERICA By Diego H. Mitagstein Genetics often yield coincidences as curious as they are revealing, and wh
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