Too Much Bling's stud fee increases for 2018

Valor Farm in Pilot Point, Texas released the advertised fees for its 2018 stallion roster, topped by the state’s perennial leading sire Too Much Bling at $6,500.

Too Much Bling, a son of Rubiano, saw his fee increase from $4,500 during the most recent breeding season. He has led all Texas sires by progeny earnings each season from 2012 to 2016, and is represented this year by Puerto Rican Group 2 winner Too Much Tip and U.S. stakes winners Prada’s Bling, Rumpole, and Ruby Rumba.

Also standing for a higher fee in 2018 is My Golden Song, an Unbridled’s Song horse whose fee rises to $5,000 from $4,000. Stakes winners Gold Shock and Zippit E lead his progeny this year.

Stonesider, by Giant’s Causeway, will stand for $2,000 after previously being advertised at $3,000.

Following is the complete list of 2018 stud fees for the Valor Farm roster:
Bradester - $3,500
Congaree - $3,000
Crossbow - $2,000
Early Flyer - $2,500
Grasshopper - $3,500
My Golden Song - $5,000
Stonesider - $2,000
Too Much Bling - $6,500