Stud news in brief: Guignol to stand in France and fee confirmed for Seahenge

Guignol to Haras d'Annebault

Three-time Group 1 winner Guignol has found a berth at stud at Niccolo and Vita Reve's Haras d'Annebault in Normandy, where he will command a €4,500 fee.

The Stall Ullmann homebred was trained by Jean-Pierre Carvalho, for whom he won the Grosser Preis von Bayern twice and the Grosser Preis von Baden - both Group 1 contests run over 1m4f.

The son of Cape Cross was bred out of the Monsun mare Guadalupe, on the same cross as the Mark Johnston-trained Star Of The East, who won a prestigious handicap on Newmarket's July course in August.

Guadalupe, who landed the Oaks d'Italia in her own racing career, has been an exceptional producer for Baron von Ullmann, having also produced the Group 1 Grosser Dallmayr-Preis victor Guiliani, who retired to Gestut Schlenderhan in 2017.

Haras de la Haie Neuve announces fees

Champagne Stakes scorer Seahenge, a son of the late Scat Daddy, will stand his first season at Haras de la Haie Neuve at a €5,000 fee.

The three-year-old was also third to US Navy Flag in the Dewhurst Stakes, and his $750,000 yearling price-tag is testament to his good looks.

The stud also announced 2019 fees for the rest of its roster including second-season sire Pedro The Great, whose fee has risen sharply from €6,000 to €10,000.

The son of Henrythenavigator initially retired to stud at a price of €3,000, but his name has been in lights this year thanks to the exploits of two of his daughters - Del Mar Oaks heroine Fatale Bere and Lagrandecatherine, who finished within a length of Lily's Candle in the Prix Marcel Boussac.

Completing the roster is Whitecliffsofdover, who will stand his second season at a €3,000 fee, and Magneticjim, who will be offered to breeders at a price of €1,800.

Maxios becomes more affordable

Gestut Fahrhof resident Maxios, who stood his first four seasons at a €10,000 fee, will be offered to German breeders next year at a €6,000 fee.

The ten-year-old son of Monsun has produced three runners with a Racing Post Rating greater than 100, as well as the Classic trial winner Realeza.

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