Shalaa leads eight-strong roster at Haras de Bouquetot at €25,000

Al Shaqab's stallion base welcomes Ruler Of The World for 2020

Shalaa: son of Invincible Spirit will stand for €25,000 in 2020Credit: Al Shaqab Racing

Al Shaqab Racing has unveiled the 2020 prices for its eight-strong line-up of stallions standing at Haras de Bouquetot in Normandy.

Topping the list is two-time Group 1 winner Shalaa, with the son of Invincible Spirit upped to €25,000 - from €22,000 - in the year that his debut crop of two-year-olds reach the racecourse.

Shalaa's first crop of yearlings have caused quite a stir across this year's European sales, with his sons and daughters averaging a price of £103,860 and achieving a high of €600,000, with Narvick International purchasing the half-brother to Penglai Pavilion at Arqana in August.

Shalaa stands alongside Olympic Glory, who has been rewarded for siring his breakthrough Group 1 winner, Coronation Stakes heroine Watch Me, with an increase to €10,000, having stood 2019 at €8,000.

Leading second-crop sire Toronado has been pitched at €8,000, down from €12,000, while Zelzal and Al Wukair will stand their third seasons on covering duty at €7,000, with both having been €8,000 last year.

The stud's new addition Ruler Of The World will stand his first season in France at €6,000. The former Coolmore resident's talents we well advertised during the Breeders' Cup meeting, with his first-crop daughter Iridessa landing her fourth top-flight event in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.

Completing the roster at Haras de Bouquetot are Ectot, with the Group/Grade 1-winning son of Hurricane Run remaining at €5,000, and Mekhtaal, whose fee has been clipped in to €4,000.

The stud has bid farewell to Style Vendome, who has relocated to Haras du Grand Courgeon, and dual Classic winner Brametot.

Haras de Bouquetot 2020 covering fees (2019 fee)

Al Wukair €7,000 (€8,000)
Ectot €5,000 (€5,000)
Mekhtaal €4,000 (€5,000)
Olympic Glory €10,000 (€8,000)
Ruler Of The World €6,000 (€8,000*)
Shalaa €25,000 (€22,000)
Toronado €8,000 (€12,000)
Zelzal €7,000 (€8,000)