European stallion fees rise and diverge for 2027

Darley raised Night of Thunder’s fee from €200,000 to a European-record €450,000 after his second consecutive sire title and six Group 1 winners. Ballylinch held Lope De Vega at €200,000, raised Bayside Boy to €30,000 and cut Look De Vega to €15,000; breeder uptake and later progeny results will test these pricing signals.