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Stage Raider, a half-brother to international sire sensation Justify, is new to Crestwood Farm in 2025. The farm's Robert Keck spoke to TDN about why they believe the stallion, like his brother, has the ability to change the landscape of the breed.

Metropolitan, winner of the 2024 G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains, will begin his stud career at Haras d'Etreham in 2025. With an initial fee of €15,000, the son of Zarak boasts a wide array of international owners backing him.

Newgate, a son of Into Mischief, and Gun Pilot, a son of Gun Runner, are both new to Three Chimneys in 2025. Rebecca Nicholson talks to the TDN about this Grade I-winning pair.

Domestic Product, a Grade I-winning son of Practical Joke, is new to the roster at Ashford Stud in 2025. Also at Ashford this fall is his former stablemate Sierra Leone, who is enjoying a layoff there before returning to the racetrack next year.

The Irish National Stud announced the retirement of their stalwart stallion Invincible Spirit (GB) recently but have added a new addition to their roster who shares similarities with him. Shouldvebeenaring (GB) is the first son of Havana Grey (GB) to stand in Ireland and Cathal Beale tells us more about him.

Gainesway Farm will be busy in 2025 with four new additions to their roster in dual Grade I winner Muth, Preakness hero Seize the Grey, Blue Grass victor Tapit Trice and the well-bred son of Tapit, Charge It.

WinStar will add three new horses to their roster for 2025. We checked in with turf sprinting sensation Cogburn, GI Champagne victor Timberlake, and TDN Rising Star Heartland.

With a roster of 29 stallions for 2025, Spendthrift Farm is gearing up for another busy breeding season. They've added three new, Grade I-winning stallions to their roster in Belmont Stakes hero Dornoch (Good Magic), Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure (Quality Road) and Stephen Foster Stakes victor Kingsbarns (Uncle Mo).

It has been quite the season for Dark Angel whose list of Group 1 winners continues to grow. After a successful Royal Ascot and a growing influence as a broodmare sire, Gay O'Callaghan, the Yeomanstown patriarch, tells us about Dark Angel's importance.

In the space of six days Gleneagles sired the winner of the German Derby and the July Cup and with winners across the globe he has proven himself to be a stallion of note. Mark Byrne spoke to TDN prior to Mill Stream's win in the July Cup.

15 years ago, Sea the Stars vaulted himself into racing's history books with an unforgettable 3-year-old campaign. His legacy only continues to grow now as he makes his mark as a sire.

Crestwood Farm's Caracaro is making a splash with his first crop of 2-year-olds both in the sales ring and on the track, already having a stakes winner to his credit with Kentucky Juvenile S. victress West Memorial. Learn more about the son of Uncle Mo in this episode of Stallion Insights.