'Bradsell has settled into his new surroundings extremely well' - 2025 fees set by the National Stud

Three-time Group 1 winner Bradsell has arrived at the National Stud to prepare for the 2025 breeding season.

General manager Joe Bradley said on Friday: “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."

Bradley revealed: “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.”

Outlining other stallion fees at the National Stud, Bradley continued: “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 two-year-olds ready to represent him – his 2025 fee is £7,500. Rajasinghe continues to offer exceptional value at £3,000.”

Lope Y Fernandez has stood at £8,500 for his first three seasons at the Newmarket stud, while Rajasinghe's 2025 level sees him stay steady for the fifth season on the spin.

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