Stud Fees 2027

As we once again embark upon a new breeding season, we acknowledge the fact that we are living in an uncertain world, with breeders facing significant cost pressures. Therefore, we present a strong and select roster for 2027, with all of our fees being held the same as last year.

 

Our roster is headed by Phoenix of Spain. He has become that rare commodity; a consistent producer of above average runners that can reach the highest level, while simultaneously ensuring strong demand for his foals and yearlings. What’s more, his biggest and best crop of two-year-olds are ready to run next year.

 

On the track, 40% of Phoenix of Spain’s runners in 2026 were rated 80 or above by RPR, ranking him equal to Blue Point and higher than No Nay Never, Dark Angel or Starspangledbanner.

 

His multiple Group 1 Winner Caballo De Mar, Group 2 Winner Haatem and Group 1 placed Soul of Spain, all became millionaire prizemoney winners in 2026. His multiple stakes winner Aviatrice landed back-to-back editions of the Listed Cooley Stakes.

 

In the Sales ring, Group 3 winner Lady of Spain sold for over €1million to Katsumi Yoshida. Throughout 2026, yearlings made up to €200,000, with many of our leading pinhookers Kilminfoyle House, Aughamore, Tally-Ho, Churchview Stables and Ballyvolane all achieving notable success.

 

In 2027, he will have 160 two-year-olds, in the hands of Richard Hannon, George Scott, Andrew Balding, Roger Varian, Clive Cox, Jack Channon, Richard Hughes and many more of our top trainers. At €12,500, Phoenix of Spain offers exceptional certainty, predictability and value to breeders.

 

At the other end of the spectrum, at the outset of his stallion career, Group 1 Sprinter Arizona Blaze had an outstanding opening season in 2026. He covered a quality book of 137 mares including Irish 1000 Guineas runner-up California Dreamer and Black type winners Seeharn, Lethal Promise, American Frolic, Mihrab and Fix You.

 

He covered Black Type producers Dreamaway, The Shrew, Cairncross, Supercharged, Gracefield, News Desk, Dubian To, Gadfly, Elpida, Feedyah, Perfect Dream, Vitello, Lady Nancy, Good Business, Sleeping Beauty, Margaret’s Mission, Hard Walnut, Miss Azeza, Ambiguous, Speronella Ruby Girl and Zawiyah.

 

He received strong support from Amo Racing, Robson Augiar, INS, Pier House, Lodge Park, Lynn Lodge, Newsells Park, Manister House, Bansha House, Barouche Stud and many more.

 

Excellent breeders sending exceptional mares, in measured quantity, to a truly outstanding-looking Group 1 sprinter is a recipe for immediate success. The foal sales in 2027 cannot come quickly enough. Arizona Blaze will stand at an unchanged fee of €12,500 for 2027.

 

Completing the INS roster for 2027 is Shouldvebeenaring. With him, we are asking you to take a chance. Take a chance on Havana Grey, an exceptional stallion, an upgrader of mares, whose best crops all lie ahead.

 

Take a chance on a racehorse, who ran 30 times in three seasons, amassing stakes wins at 2,3 and 4 and came within a neck of winning a Group 1.

 

Take a chance on an exceptional and upwardly mobile black type pedigree. This year alone, his sister was black type placed; his niece won a Stakes Race and his yearling full sister sold for 375,000 guineas to Cheveley Park.

 

Most importantly, take a chance and look at his foals at Goffs and Tattersalls. You will find strong, well bodied horses with exceptional movement, just like him. You will find 62% of them are brothers or sisters to Black Type performers.

 

At €6,000, Shouldvebeenaring provides breeders with a chance to speculate, to roll the dice, with minimal downside.

 

As ever our priority is to provide breeders with the opportunity to make a profit on their stock while simultaneously producing high-quality racehorses. We look forward to welcoming breeders to Irish National Stud in the coming weeks and would like to take this opportunity to thank you all again for your support and assistance in 2026.

 

 

Cathal Beale, CEO Irish National Stud.

 

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