Haras de Bouquetot is pleased to announce the 2025 stud fees for its Al Shaqab Stallions' roster, featuring an exciting new addition and proven performers available to breeders across France and beyond.
Sebastien Desmontils, Nominations Manager, shared insights into the new season:
"For the 2025 season, Haras de Bouquetot will welcome AL HAKEEM, one of the top-performing sons of Siyouni, rated as the third-highest after St Mark's Basilica and Paddington. Jean-Claude Rouget has always held him in high regard, stating that he is likely the most impressive horse he has trained in his career. AL HAKEEM will stand at €5,000 (excl. VAT), an accessible fee for the majority of French breeders interested in using him. He will be supported by Al Shaqab and a significant number of breeding right holders already on board.
The 2025 season will also see the first major crop of ZELZAL’s progeny (189 mares covered in 2022) on the track. This sizeable and high-quality new generation of two-year-olds is expected to boost his stats, which are already impressive considering the limited number and quality of his earlier crops.
ARMOR generated exceptional interest this season with his first yearlings at the sales. According to judges, they should, like their sire, show significant potential as two-year-olds. This is likely the last year he will stand at €5,000.
LUSAIL will welcome his first foals and is expected to attract numerous French breeders keen to access the only son of the superstar MEHMAS standing in France.
WOODED and ROMANISED have had notable success with their first two-year-olds, who have performed impressively both in France and abroad. If their progeny continues to improve with age, the best is likely yet to come."
The Nominations team at Haras de Bouquetot is at breeders’ disposal to discuss opportunities and support their breeding plans for the 2025 season.