Starlight Racing has reached an agreement with SF Bloodstock to purchase an interest in Audible (Into Mischief) and Justify (Scat Daddy), considered by many to be top contenders for the GI Kentucky Derby this spring. The colts, trained by Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert, respectively, are owned in partnership with WinStar Farm and China Horse Club.
“We have had a lot of success partnering with WinStar in the past,” said Jack Wolf, managing partner of Starlight. “We are excited to give our partners a thrill this spring and feel like both horses are in the best hands in two of the top barns in the country. Audible has already proven himself to be a top class stakes horse, and while Justify may not be as experienced, he is bred to go the classic distance and could develop into something special.”
Audible has won three of his four starts, including a powerhouse victory in the GII Holy Bull S. at Gulfstream Park Feb. 3, and is currently being pointed to a final Kentucky Derby prep in the Mar. 31 GI Xpressbet Florida Derby. Meanwhile, Justify earned a 104 Beyer Speed Figure in capturing his career debut by an eye-catching 9 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita Feb. 18.
Starlight has had seven Kentucky Derby starters since its inception in 2001.
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