In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, the tradition of breeding equestrian champions is as rich as the bluegrass itself. Here, Spendthrift Farm has raised the curtain on its highly anticipated stallion roster and stud fees for the upcoming 2024 breeding season. This revered institution, where equine legends are not just celebrated but brought to life, has once again set the stage for a spectacle of excellence. As the equine world prepares to turn another page in its illustrious history, Spendthrift Farm stands poised, ready to rewrite the script of greatness in the world of thoroughbred breeding.
The star of the roster is none other than Into Mischief, North America’s reigning four-time champion general sire. With a stud fee set at an impressive $250,000, Into Mischief continues to make history in the world of thoroughbred breeding. but this time they have something more promising to offer
Into Mischief: A Champion Beyond Compare
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Into Mischief, is set to maintain his remarkable reign in the 2024 breeding season. Ned Toffey, Spendthrift’s general manager said to Paulick Report, ?Into Mischief just continues to wade further and further into unchartered waters when it comes to the long and storied history of stallions in this industry.? His track record speaks for itself, as he is well on his way to securing his fifth consecutive champion general sire title. Not only has he achieved this dominance, but he has also excelled on the racetrack, breaking records at sales, and emerging as a sire of sires.
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On the racetrack, he has produced 21 black-type winners and nine graded stakes winners, including four Grade 1 champions, such as the Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous. Into Mischief’s impact on both the breeding shed and the racetrack is nothing short of remarkable.
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Maximus Mischief and Other Notable Stallions
The success of Into Mischief extends to his offspring, notably Maximus Mischief, another stallion in Spendthrift’s lineup. Maximus Mischief has already made a name for himself, currently leading the first-crop sire list in North America by crossing a million dollars in progeny earnings. With 19 juvenile winners and a strong chance of becoming the champion freshman sire, his future is promising.
Spendthrift Farm has not only maintained its stellar stallions but has also added new stars to its 2024 roster. Grade 1 winners Taiba, Zandon, and Arabian Lion are exciting additions. Bolt d’Oro, the reigning champion first-crop sire of 2022, has seen a fee increase to $60,000 due to his continued success on the racetrack and in sales. Authentic, the 2020 Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby winner, is making waves with his first-crop yearlings averaging $302,548, setting him at the top among freshmen sires. His stud fee for 2024 is $50,000. Champion Jackie’s Warrior, popular young stallions Cyberknife and Yaupon, and other proven sires like Cross Traffic, Goldencents, and Jimmy Creed complete the impressive roster, each offering their unique qualities and breeding potential.
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Spendthrift Farm’s 2024 stallion roster, is led by the legendary Into Mischief and featuring promising newcomers. With champions like Maximus Mischief, Bolt d’Oro, Authentic, and more, this lineup promises to shape the future of thoroughbred breeding.
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