LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan didn't get a chance to race a final time when he was scratched by California state vets before the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile last week at Del Mar. But he will appear at the track where his legacy was cemented one more time.
Churchill Downs announced Friday that Mystik Dan will join the post parade for Race 4 on Saturday (scheduled for 2:28 p.m.) and be showcased in the paddock during that race.
Mystik Dan will retire to Airdrie Stud in Midway, Kentucky.
The Goldencents colt retires with a record of 5-3-1 in 16 career starts, all for trainer Ken McPeek, including his stirring run in historic Kentucky Derby 150.
He won the Grade 3 Blame Stakes at Churchill Downs in May of this year, becoming the first Derby winner to come back and win another race at Churchill since 1998 when Silver Charm did it.
His final career race was a win on an emotional day at Churchill. He crossed the line first in the Grade 2 Lukas Stakes on Sept. 27 with many of the late Hall of Fame trainer's family and friends in attendance.
Mystik Dan had earnings of $4,819,160 in his career, ranking him in the top 100 in U.S. racing, and No. 13 among active horses at the time of his retirement. He had been No. 14, behind stablemate Thorpedo Anna, who won the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and retired in October of this year.
Mystik Dan was bred by Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby and 4G Racing, who co-own the colt with Valley View Farm.Â
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