Farnan, Captivant and Prague to stand for unchanged fees in 2023

Kia Ora Stud has announced the fees remain unchanged for the three stallions - Captivant (Capitalist), Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) and Prague (Redoute's Choice) - that they will stand in 2023.

Farnan covered 380 mares during his first two seasons and he will stand his third season at stud for $55,000 (inc GST). 

"His books have been suitably fit for a champion and feature some of the biggest names in Australian racing," said Bloodstock and Breeding Manager Shane Wright.

"Lighthouse, Mizzy, I Am Excited, Jennifer Eccles and Bel Mer are just a few of the Group 1-winning glamour fillies in foal or with Farnan weanlings on the ground, and he's also covered the dams of Group 1 winners Wild Ruler, She's Extreme, Flying Artie and Peeping," Wright said.

Captivant covered his first book of 127 mares last year and his fee is $27,500 (inc GST). 

"Captivant possesses exceptional quality. As a physical type, he has a strong hip, deep girth, short cannons, and an exceptional head. We couldn't be more excited to see his first foals. Between Kia Ora and fellow shareholders' broodmare bands, he has been afforded an excellent start at stud," Wright said.

The roster is completed by Farnan with his fee set at $16,500 (inc GST). Like his barnmate Farnan, Prague's first crop are weanlings. 

"He has passed on quality, size and athleticism to his progeny and has earned repeat visits from breeders who used him in his first season," said Belle Howard, Kia Ora Nominations and Sales Manager.

"Kia Ora has strongly supported Prague and he's been hugely popular among breeders. Group 1 mares covered include Invincible Gem, Perfect Rhyme, Mani Bhavan (USA), and he's covered some excellent producers, such as the dam of recent Group-winning juvenile Libertad."

Kia Ora has invested heavily in its broodmare band and the success of its stallions will continue to be underpinned by a significant number of high quality resident mares.