Swettenham Stud Announce Fees

Tara Madgwick - Friday April 7

Swettenham Stud have announced their fees for the coming season with Toronado (IRE) remaining at $88,000 inc. GST.

Toronado (IRE)

A versatile and top class son of High Chaparral, Toronado has sired the winners of over $7million this season including seven stakes-winners highlighted by his new Group I winning sprinter Mariamia.

Rubick will rise from $22,000 to $27,500inc. GST

Rubick

Rubick has been flying high with a great crop of three year-olds headed by his dual Group I winning son Jacquinot and three more stakes-winners Glint of Silver, Bound for Home and Opal Ridge.

Wootton Bassett’s Group I winning son Wooded (IRE) returns again at a fee of $22,000 inc. GST.

Wooded (IRE)

A fast sprinting son of Wootton Bassett, Wooded was well received last spring covering over 80 mares.

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Puissance de Lune (IRE) remains at $14,000 inc. GST

Puissance de Lune (IRE)

A quality son of Shamardal, Puissance de Lune is poised for an upswing with two big crops of two year-olds and yearlings set to raise his profile over the next few years.

Rounding out the roster is I Am Immortal, priced at l at $13,750 inc. GST

I Am Immortal

The first crop of yearlings by I Am Immortal have sold this year for up to $150,000.

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