Roman Ruler  , second on the first-crop sire’s list by progeny earnings, will stand for the same $20,000 fee that he stood for in 2009. He stands at John Sikura’s Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms near Lexington.

“Our objective is always to provide great value for our customers,” Sikura said. “We realize these are difficult times and have set our fees for 2010 accordingly. We believe the fees are extremely fair and will afford breeders a strong opportunity to be successful.”

Roman Ruler not only ranks in the second spot among first-year sires, but ranks third in the overall sires of 2-year-olds list. His progeny earnings are $1.2 million.

Hill ‘n’ Dale dropped the fee of successful sire Stormy Atlantic   to $35,000 from $45,000.  Stormy Atlantic ranks 13th on the general sires list, with progeny earnings of $5.9 million.

The 2010 stud fees are as follows:

Closing Argument  
Successful Appeal - Mrs. Greeley, by Mr. Greeley
$5,000

El Corredor  
Mr. Greeley - Silvery Swan, by Silver Deputy
$15,000

Grand Reward
Storm Cat – Serena’s Song, by Rahy
$6,500

Harlington  
Unbridled – Serena’s Song, by Rahy
$8,500

Heatseeker  
Giant's Causeway - Rusty Back, by Defensive Play
$15,000

Indygo Shiner  
A.P. Indy – Navarra, by El Gran Senor
$7,500

Midnight Lute  
Real Quiet – Candytuft, by Dehere
$20,000

Mutakddim
Seeking the Gold – Oscillate, by Seattle Slew
$10,000

Roman Ruler  
Fusaichi Pegasus - Silvery Swan, by Silver Deputy
$20,000

Seeking the Dia
Storm Cat - Seeking the Pearl, by Seeking the Gold
$7,500

Stormy Atlantic  
Storm Cat - Hail Atlantis, by Seattle Slew
$35,000

Zensational  
Unbridled's Song – Joke, by Phone Trick
$25,000

All stud fees are stands and nurses. A 10% discount will be applied if the stud fee is paid on or before November 15, 2010.