Juddmonte has today announced the retirement of Mandaloun to stand at Juddmonte USA in Kentucky.
A striking son of Into Mischief who earned over $2 million on the racetrack, the Juddmonte homebred boasts an exceptional pedigree being out of the Empire Maker mare Brooch.
Hailing from one of the great families of the English and American stud books, in the past 12 generations, only one female line did not produce a black type runner.
A precocious 2-year-old, Mandaloun was undefeated as a juvenile, earning TDN Rising Star status.
A very promising 3-year-old, he factored prominently into the classic picture. A true two-turn horse with precocity and brilliance, he notched two Grade 1 victories, one at 1 1/4 miles and the other at a 1 1/8 miles.
Trainer Brad Cox commented: “This horse is the entire package, I don't know that I have seen a better-looking son of Into Mischief. We knew we had something special right out of the box. He had an exceptional turn of foot yet could carry his speed around two turns.”
All told, Mandaloun recorded victories in the Kentucky Derby, G1 Haskell Stakes, G2 Risen Star Stakes, G3 Louisiana Stakes, and Pegasus Stakes.
Juddmonte has set the stud fee at $25,000 stands and nurses.
“Mandaloun is a true Juddmonte stallion. He is a gorgeous horse who should offer breeders exceptional value when the time comes to sell their yearlings. We plan to support him in the same manner we did with the likes of Empire Maker and Arrogate.” said Garrett O'Rourke, General Manager of Juddmonte USA.
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