Newsells Park Stud is delighted to announce new ‘No Risk Terms’ for two of its stallions in 2026: Isaac Shelby and A’Ali.

The stud recognises the ongoing challenges facing breeders, particular in the sale ring. Under these new terms, breeders only pay the nomination fee for each stallion when their resulting foal is sold at public auction.

In addition, if the sale price achieved is less than twice the nomination fee, the proceeds will be shared 50/50 between the breeder and Newsells Park Stud, meaning the fee payable may be less than the full nomination fee. Should the sale proceeds exceed twice the nomination fee, the mare owner retains any additional funds.

Gary Coffey, Newsells Park Stud Racing & Nominations Manager, said: “Given the current economic climate, we are keen to reduce risk for breeders and to align ourselves more closely with their ongoing concerns. These No Risk Terms ensure the nomination fees reflects the market, while still allowing breeders to retain the full upside when the offspring sell well.”

The 2026 nomination fee for Isaac Shelby, a Classic miler and the only son of Night Of Thunder at stud in Europe, is £7,000. A’Ali, whose second-crop yearlings averaged six times his fee in the sale ring following the promising start to his stud career, stands at £5,000.

If breeders do not intend to sell the progeny by these sires the terms will remain as 1st October SLF. The new No Risk Terms are applicable for foal sales unless otherwise agreed with the breeders.