Coolmore Announce 2023 US Fees

Tara Madgwick - Thursday October 27

Ashford Stud, the Coolmore headquarters for North America, have announced fees for 2023 with Uncle Mo topping the roster at a fee of $US150,000.

Undefeated Triple Crown winner Justify, whose oldest Australian progeny are two year-olds is priced at $US100,000 on the back of strong Northern Hemisphere results with his first crop. Justify has sired 20 winners, four of them stakes-winners and another three stakes-placed.

The oldest Australian Justify progeny are 2YO's.

Proven Group I sire American Pharoah is priced at $US60,000 and has sired 11 stakes-winners this year, four of them Group I winners – Above the Curve, American Theorem, As Time Goes By and Cafe Pharoah.

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Brilliant sprinter Golden Pal is new to the roster and will retire to stud after seeking a third consecutive G1 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint next weekend.

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