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Mushka (horse)
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| Mushka | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Empire Maker |
| Grandsire | Unbridled |
| Dam | Sluice |
| Damsire | Seeking the Gold |
| Sex | Filly |
| Foaled | 2005 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Dark bay |
| Breeder | Diane Snowden |
| Owner | Brushwood Stables |
| Trainer | William I. Mott |
| Record | 15:5-2-3 |
| 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 Brushwood Stable, 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
[edit]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 Abbott Bloodstock, on behalf of Brushwood Stable, 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
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Mushka – Horse Profile". BloodHorse. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ "Mushka". BloodHorse.
- ^ "Life Is Sweet Back to Work in Santa Maria". BloodHorse. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ Shinar, Jack (9 July 2009). "Mushka Spotted for Action in Dance Smartly". BloodHorse.
- ^ "Mushka | Progeny". Racing Post. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
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