Group 1 winner Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}) has arrived at The National Stud and will stand for £10,000 in 2025, the stud announced on Friday.
A winner of the King's Stand Stakes, Nunthorpe Stakes and Flying Five Stakes at the highest level, the bay, who raced for Shaikh Nasser's Victorious Racing, will stand alongside charismatic stayer Stradivarius (Ire). The son of Sea The Stars (Ire) is also set to stand for £10,000, unchanged from this year. He covered 100 mares this term.
General manager Joe Bradley said, “Bradsell has settled into his new surroundings extremely well and we are delighted to be standing him at The National Stud in partnership with Shaikh Nasser's Victorious Racing.
“For a sprinter to return year after year winning at the top level, and to do so in such a dominant manner, is a testament to his superior mental and physical capabilities, and, of course, to his trainer Archie Watson, who has prepared him impeccably throughout. He retires as a three-time Group 1 winner and undoubtedly one of the finest sprinters of his generation.
“Bradsell's fee is set at £10,000 live foal for his first season, and we will be offering a limited number of breeding rights. As European Champion Sprinter elect, he is a very exciting option for breeders and Live foal terms just help breeders that little bit more.”
Lope Y Fernandez (Ire) will stand for £7,500, and has his first runners in 2025. He received 115 mares this year. Rounding out the roster is Rajasinghe (Ire), who has first 4-year-olds, at £3,000.
Bradley added, “Stradivarius's first foals have made a strong impression, his fee will remain at £10,000 live foal. Lope Y Fernandez, whose first yearlings were extremely well received by breeders and buyers throughout the sales season, has an exciting year ahead in 2025, with over 100 2-year-olds ready to represent him–his 2025 fee is £7,500. Rajasinghe continues to offer exceptional value at £3,000.”
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