The breeding rights to MGISW Muth have been acquired by Gainesway and the son of Good Magic and out of Hoppa (Uncle Mo) will stand at the Lexington farm upon his retirement from racing.
Bred by Don Alberto Corp., Muth was a $2-million OBS March 2-year-old purchase by Donato Lanni on behalf of Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
Muth, who earned TDN Rising Star status when breaking his maiden with a front-running 8 3/4-length victory in his debut at Santa Anita, returned to post a 3 3/4-length score in the GI American Pharoah Stakes, finishing with a time of 1:42.45–the fastest time since American Pharoah himself won the race (formerly the Frontrunner S.). The Bob Baffert trainee rounded out the season with a runner-up effort in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
At three, Muth won the first three starts of the season, including 2 3/4-length win in the GII San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita followed by Oaklawn's GI Arkansas Derby by two lengths over a field that included future GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan.
Muth is the only son of Good Magic to become a Grade I winner at both two and three, replicating the same accomplishment achieved by his sire.
“The natural speed shown by Muth as a Grade I-winning 2-year-old, and his ability to carry that speed to a Grade I victory over 1 1/8 miles at three is very impressive,” said Gainesway General Manager, Brian Graves. “Muth's looks are exactly what you would expect of a $2-million purchase by Bob [Baffert] and Donato [Lanni].”
In total, Muth has won five of eight starts for earnings of more than $1.5 million. Muth is currently being pointed towards a start in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
A stud fee will be announced upon his retirement.
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