Fastnet Rock fee ‘Private’ at Coolmore Stud

Coolmore Stud has released the 2014 service fees for its Hunter Valley roster which includes the new additions Camelot and Declaration Of War.

“The quality of the roster speaks for itself” said Coolmore Australia’s Tom Magnier.  “We have an enticing mix of proven sires and promising sire prospects that are priced to facilitate breeders at all levels.”

Coolmore Australia general manager Michael Kirwan said the response to Camelot and Declaration Of War has been most encouraging.  “They are two particularly good looking horses and both have all the right ingredients for sire success.  We have great faith in these horses and will be supporting both with quality mares from our own broodmare band.”

Pierro commands the highest advertised price at $77,000.  Champion sire Fastnet Rock’s service is listed as ‘Private’.  He was available at $275,000 last year.

Encosta de Lago has been reduced to $38,500 – the same price as his fee in 2003 when he covered the last of seven books at Blue Gum Farm in Victoria.

Transferred to Coolmore Stud’s Hunter Valley base the following season, he stood for as much as $302,500 in 2008 but the asking price has dipped year after year since then.

COOLMORE STUD’S 2014 ROSTER

PIERRO   $77,000
HIGH CHAPARRAL   $60,500
SO YOU THINK   $55,000
ENCOSTA DE LAGO   $38,500

CHOISIR   $29,700
DECLARATION OF WAR   $27,500
CAMELOT   $22,000
EXCELEBRATION   $22,000

UNCLE MO   $16,500
ZOFFANY    $8,800
HARADASUN   $5,500
SPINNING WORLD   $5,500

FASTNET ROCK   Private

All fees (inc gst)