Oaklands Stud in Queensland releases fees for Power and Neorealism

Oaklands Stud in Queensland, Australia, has announced fees for its resident stallions Power and Neorealism ahead of the southern hemisphere covering season.

Power, who formerly stood for Coolmore in Ireland, has been pitched at A$11,000 (£5,700/€6,500), while Audemars Piguet QEII Cup winner Neorealism is priced at A$9,900 (£5,100/€5,900).

“The Oaklands roster for 2020 provides arguably the most credentialled racehorses to ever stand in Queensland, said Oaklands Stud principal Neville Stewart.

“International superstars on the track, the highly promising young sires provide a terrific blend of pure power and speed with athleticism and stamina.

"We believe both stallions are particularly well suited to the Australian and specifically the Queensland breeding landscape.”

Alistair Stewart, joint-principal of the stud, stated: “We've been delighted with how well the progeny of Power have continued to perform on the track and with the support that Neorealism continues to receive. However we remain aware that these are challenging times for everyone.

“As such, we have priced our stallions with the view to offering value to breeders, many of whom are returning clients. We are also very conscious to leave good margin for breeders, and we want to see them do well selling and racing Oaklands stallions. That equates to return business over the long term.”

Power, winner of the Coventry Stakes and National Stakes at two and the Irish 2,000 Guineas at three for Aidan O'Brien, is by Oasis Dream and is a half-brother to two other Royal meeting winners in Curvy and Thakafaat.

The 11-year-old's best offspring conceived at Coolmore are the Group winners La Force, Peace Envoy and Pleaseletmewin.

His flagbearer from his southern hemisphere crops is New Zealand Group 2 scorer Gift Of Power.

Neorealism, a three-parts brother to Japanese and Australian Group/Grade 1 winner Real Impact, was a dual Grade 2 winner in his native Japan and defeated a high-class field that included Pakistan Star and Werther to take the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup in 2017.

The nine-year-old will be standing his second season at Oaklands Stud this year.

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