Chester Thomas and his partner Spendthrift Farm relocated their second year stallion Money of Mr. from Florida to Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana for the 2023 breeding season, the partners announced Aug.
Thomas, who raced as an Allied Stable Racing and campaigned for his award winning 1st and 3rd grade son. Gold Coins with Spendthrift for his last seven launches, said he sees wallets in Louisiana poised to explode as revenue comes from legalized sports betting and the addition of historic horse racing machines at the venues. Racecourse.
“I really like the way the Louisiana program is going,” said the owner/raider. “I think Mr. Money has everything it takes to be a successful sire and I believe placing him on a top farm in a growing regional market will give him the opportunity to do so. Most of my horses race in New Orleans in the winter anyway, and I’m sure there will be plenty of Mr. Money bred in Louisiana. I think I can also take advantage of having Louisiana-born Mr. Moneys as well as Louisiana-born Mr. Moneys.
“We think he’s going to be brilliant in Louisiana. They have one of the best — if not the best — breeding programs outside of Kentucky. I hope a lot of people make money from Mr. Money in Louisiana. , including me. It’s exciting to have him there with good people like the ones at Clear Creek.”
Thomas bred 24 mares with Mr. Money in 2021 when the mare entered Journeyman Stallions, with 16 of those mares feeding in Louisiana this year. They also remain eligible for the Florida Stallion Stakes chain. Thomas bred 20 mares with Mr. Money this year.
Mr Money, in addition to his mare Tiznow Plenty O’Toole, won six of the 18 starts, including Pat Day Mile Shares held by LG and E and KU (G3), Matt Winn Shares (G3), Indiana Derby (G3) G3), and the West Virginia Derby (G3) at 3 and Churchill Downs‘Ack Ack Stakes (G3) was in 4th place. He also finished second in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and retired with $1,360,430 in earnings.
The third year student fee of Mr. Money will be $3,500 if paid by September 1 or $4,000 for a live pony. Some limited lifetime breeding rights are available.
Clear Creek General Manager Val Murrell said: “Mr Money is a very attractive person. “He’s put together well, which might explain how he’s held together so well while competing successfully at the top company, having a clean and healthy retirement. Talent and longevity. is extremely important.
“He adds an already strong lineup. It’s a well-known male line. Everyone knows the Goldencents and (his males)) Into Mischief . That will appeal to our breeders. He has been very successful in the middle distance and beyond. The important thing here is speed, and he has speed. I’ve seen some of his ponies conceived in Florida. They are quite an impressive group. Muscles, bones, balance, and go well together. It’s been a long road. Everyone gets to see those things, and that makes all the difference. He’s a fun addition to a pretty cool Louisiana show. “
