Mushka (horse)

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Mushka
SireEmpire Maker
GrandsireUnbridled
DamSluice
DamsireSeeking the Gold
SexFilly
Foaled2005
CountryUnited States
ColourDark bay
BreederDiane Snowden
Owner
TrainerWilliam I. Mott
Record15:5-2-3
Earnings$$723,625
Major wins
Demoiselle Stakes (2007)
Glens Falls Handicap (2009)
Spinster Stakes (2009)
Last updated on October 17, 2009

Mushka was born in 2005 and was owned by , and was bred by Diane Snowden.[1] She was trained by William I. Mott and is most recognized for winning the Grade one Juddmonte Spinster Stakes in 2009.[2] Following this win, Mushka traveled to Santa Anita Park, California for the 26th running of the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic, in which she placed second.[3] She was ridden by jockey Kent J. Desormeaux.[1]

Auction history[]

She was originally owned and campaign by Zayat Stables, which purchased her at auction as a yearling for $1.6 million.[1] She was later purchased by , on behalf of , for $2.4 million at the 2008 Keeneland November Sales.[4] Brushwood owned Mushka from 10 January 2009 until 26 March 2010[5] when SF Bloodstock & Newgate Farm then bought her for $650,000.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Mushka – Horse Profile". BloodHorse. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  2. ^ "Mushka". BloodHorse.
  3. ^ "Life Is Sweet Back to Work in Santa Maria". BloodHorse. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  4. ^ Shinar, Jack (9 July 2009). "Mushka Spotted for Action in Dance Smartly". BloodHorse.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Mushka | Progeny". Racing Post. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
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