2-year-old colt Mystik Dan, sired by Goldencents and trained by Ken McPeek, impressively broke his maiden at Churchill Downs, winning by 7 3/4 lengths in a race that had a $121,125 purse.
– Mystik Dan broke his maiden impressively in his second race
– The 2-year-old son of Goldencents won at Churchill Downs
– Mystik Dan is trained by Kenny McPeek
MYSTIK DAN ($3.64) IMPRESSIVELY!@b_hernandezjr guided the 2-year-old son of @spendthriftfarm's Goldencents to victory in @ChurchillDowns race 4. He broke his maiden 2nd out for trainer @KennyMcPeek.
The Pick 6 starts now! Head to the @FDSportsbook : https://t.co/4j8MsEJogu pic.twitter.com/jLoZb1CJSr
— TVG (@TVG) November 12, 2023
Churchill Downs hosted an impressive race on November 12th, 2023, with a remarkable debut from Mystik Dan, a 2-year-old colt sired by Goldencents. After finishing second in his debut at Keeneland, Mystik Dan was the favorite with odds set at 4-5. With jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. aboard, the bay colt tracked the pacesetter from second up the backstretch and made his move to the outside around the far turn. With a powerful surge, Mystik Dan left the competition behind, winning by 7 3/4 lengths over Eusebius.
Trainer Ken McPeek expressed his satisfaction by saying, “He broke his maiden 2nd out for trainer @KennyMcPeek.” The win holds significant value not just for the horse, but also for his bloodline, being the son of Goldencents and the dam Ma’am, sired by Colonel John. Ma’am’s extended family includes MGSW Summer Front and GISW Laragh, highlighting the lineage of this impressive young colt. With this victory, Mystik Dan holds a lifetime record of 2-1-1-0, with earnings totaling $87,500. It’s clear this colt has a bright future ahead on the racetrack.
It was not just a win for Mystik Dan, but also for his co-owners Lance Gasaway, 4 G Racing, LLC, and Daniel Hamby III. Bred by Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby & 4G Racing LLC, the colt’s future looks promising. The victory at Churchill Downs is certainly just the beginning of a successful career for Mystik Dan, and horse racing enthusiasts eagerly await more thrilling performances from this talented young colt.
