The National Stud has confirmed 2026 fees for its five-strong stallion roster, headlined by new resident Diego Velazquez at £17,500.By Champion sire Frankel, Diego Velazquez's race record boasts multiple Group 2 victories and a Classic placing in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains before capturing the Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois in commanding fashion this summer.A 2.4million Book 1 yearling, he also boasts a stellar pedigree, out of two-year-old Listed-winning mare Sweepstake (Acclamation), making him a three-parts brother to Group 1 winner Broome and multiple Group winning and Group 1 placed Point Lonsdale.Dual Royal Ascot winner and European Champion Sprinter Bradsell was very well received in his first season, covering 130 mares and his fee remains unchanged at £10,000 (Live Foal). His first book included Group winners Ebony Flyer, Maureen, Please Sing and Shumoos as well as the dams of Group winners Happy Power and Raasel.Lope Y Fernandez completes 2025 as Leading British First Season Sire with 18 individual winners led by Group 3 performer Isle Of Fernandez and Listed placed Spanish Waltz. His first two-year-olds have progressed throughout the season and include debut winners Chill Y Flama, Sahara Magic and Ray Mon Dough who will be targeted for the Classic trials next spring. Backed by exceptional support in his first four years at stud, he will be represented by over 100 two-year-olds in 2026 and remains competitively priced at £6,000 (1st October SLF). Seven-time Group 1 winner Stradivarius' first yearlings delivered in the sales ring with a total average of £55,000, increasing to 72,000gns across Books 1 and 2. His fee remains unchanged at £10,000 (Live Foal) and his first two year olds will be in training with John & Thady Gosden, William Haggas, Joseph O'Brien, Andrew Balding, Owen Burrows etc.Building on his stellar strike rate of winners to runners Rajasinghe rewarded owner-breeder Phil Cunningham with two big Saturday winners in Two Tribes (International Stakes at Ascot and the Stewards Cup at Goodwood) and Run Boy Run (Ayr Gold Cup) and was rarely out of the results pages this year. The son of Choisir still holds the course record for the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and will stand at £3,000 (1st October SLF) for his eighth season at stud.General Manager Joe Bradley commented, “Our stallion roster for 2026 offers real choice and value for breeders at every level. Rajasinghe and Lope Y Fernandez are making a mark with their progeny on the track, and Stradivarius has had fantastic results in the sales ring. We were delighted with the reception Bradsell received last year, and he has let down beautifully coming into his second season. Diego Velazquez adds another dimension as a son of Frankel with elite Group 1 form, proven toughness, and an exceptional physical to match. His addition underlines the depth and quality we're building at the National Stud and we look forward to welcoming visitors to the stud during the December Sales.”The post Diego Velazquez To Stand For £17,500 As The National Stud Announces Stud Fees appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.