Rich Hill Stud has announced its 2026 service fees, showcasing the continued success of its elite stallion roster. The stud's Managing Director, John Thompson, highlighted the exceptional season the stallions have had, delivering outstanding results on the racetrack and in the sales ring. The focus is on three key sires: Proisir, Satono Aladdin, and Ace High, each with their own unique story and impact on the industry.
Proisir: Leading the Charge
Proisir, a champion stallion, has further solidified his position as one of the leading stallions in the Southern Hemisphere. This season, he sired four individual Group One performers, including the outstanding multiple elite level winners Waitak and Legarto. His success is evident in the sales arena, with a $600,000 Trelawney Stud colt out of Ruqqaya at Karaka Book 1 being a standout. Proisir's yearlings consistently command elite prices, averaging $194,000 during Book 1 at Karaka, $303,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, and $366,000 at Inglis Easter Sale. Thompson believes that Proisir's well-bred progeny from his recent crops will further enhance his already impressive stud record.
Satono Aladdin: Consistency and Class
Satono Aladdin, a Group One-winning son of Deep Impact, continues to strengthen his reputation as one of Australasia's leading young stallions. He maintains an impressive 12.4% stakes winners to runners strike rate among his Australasian progeny, showcasing his consistency and class. Satono Aladdin's yearlings have delivered excellent returns, with a $500,000 filly offered by Curraghmore out of Avitso at Karaka Book 1, and a $575,000 filly out of Legramor at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Thompson anticipates a significant rise in Satono Aladdin's profile as his well-bred progeny are placed with leading stables.
Ace High: Rising Through the Ranks
Ace High, a dual Group One-winning son of High Chaparral, continues his strong ascent through the New Zealand sire ranks. This season, he produced 10 individual Australasian stakes performers, including the outstanding Group One winner She’s A Dealer and high-class Australian Group Two winner She’s A Hustler. Ace High's progeny have also performed well in the sales ring, with a top price of $380,000 at the 2025 Karaka Ready to Run Sale. Thompson is excited about Ace High's future, expecting his upward trajectory to continue as his progeny mature and step up in distance.
Shocking: Reliability and Value
Shocking, a dual Group One-winning son of Street Cry, has enjoyed another outstanding season, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable source of high-quality racehorses. He continues to produce tough, consistent performers, with recent flagbearers El Vencedor and Here To Shock competing at the highest level, and Azazel adding further success as a stakes-winning three-year-old in Victoria. Shocking's progeny have delivered strong returns across various sales, making him an established sire of high-class racehorses at exceptional value.
In summary, Rich Hill Stud's 2026 service fees showcase the stud's commitment to excellence and the continued success of its sires. Proisir, Satono Aladdin, Ace High, and Shocking each bring unique strengths and value to the industry, ensuring breeders have access to proven stallions with outstanding pedigrees and consistent performance.
