Lane's End Farm released its 2024 stud fees Oct. 20, topped by Quality Road , who stands for $200,000, and 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline , whose fee was lowered to $150,000.
Quality Road, a 17-year-old son of Elusive Quality, is among the leading sires on the racetrack and in the sales ring. He ranked second on the general sire list in 2022 and is currently fifth in 2023, with his progeny's year highlighted by a victory from National Treasure in the Preakness Stakes (G1). His fee remains steady after also being $200,000 last year.
Flightline, the top-rated horse in the world last year, capped an unbeaten career by romping in last fall's Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland. The 5-year-old son of Tapit stood for $200,000 in his initial season at stud this year.
"Flightline was held to 152 mares in his first season, with a book containing an impressive collection of grade 1 winners and producers," Lane's End's Bill Farish said. "We adjusted his fee for his second season in keeping with what has become 'industry norm' while continuing to limit his book close to 150 mares again."
Lane's End has strengthened its stallion roster further with the addition of Up to the Mark in 2024 and with Arcangelo upon his eventual retirement. Both horses are set to race in Breeders' Cup races Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park. The two runners are Horse of the Year candidates.
Lane's End, located in Versailles, Ky., is one of the world's premier Thoroughbred farms. It has been the home to hundreds of elite Thoroughbreds, including legendary stallions A.P. Indy and Kingmambo and world-class broodmares such as Weekend Surprise and Zenyatta.
| Lane's End Stud Fees | ||
| Stallion | 2024 Fee | 2023 Fee |
| Accelerate | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Arcangelo (upon eventual retirement) | TBD | NA |
| Candy Ride | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Catalina Cruiser | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| City of Light | $35,000** | $60,000 |
| Connect | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Daredevil | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Flightline | $150,000 | $200,000 |
| Game Winner | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Gift Box | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Honor A. P. | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Liam's Map | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Mineshaft | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Quality Road | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| The Factor | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Tonalist | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Twirling Candy | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Union Rags | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Up to the Mark | TBD* | NA |
| West Coast | $5,000 | $10,000 |
* To be determined after the 2023 Breeders' Cup
**Fee subject to change pending 2023 Breeders' Cup results
Lane's End Fees are live foal stands and nurses.
