Star National Hunt sire Doctor Dino (Fr) will stand for an increased fee of €24,000 at Haras du Mesnil in 2025, the Jour de Galop reported on Saturday. He stood for €22,000 this term. It is a record covering fee for a French-based jumping stallion.
The 22-year-old has sired numerous Grade 1 winners, among them 2024 Champion Hurdle hero State Man (Fr), Paddy's Rewards Club Chase winner Dinoblue (Fr) and French Grade 1 winner Master Dino (Fr). He is one of the leading stallions in the NH sale sphere, as well. His foals averaged €85,500 at Arqana last year, while another youngster made €350,000 to top the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale this past June.
“Next season, Doctor Dino will be limited to 100 mares,” said Marc-Antoine Berghgracht on behalf of the syndicate that manages the stallion. “This is the first year he will be limited. He will be 23 years old and we want to respect him and continue to select the mares offered to him. He deserves it.”
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