Spendthrift's Into Mischief up to $225,000 covering fee

Spendthrift Farm’s reigning champion general sire Into Mischief, the sire of Kentucky Derby winner Authentic, has had his fee raised to $225,000 for next year.

"In our minds, there was only one box left to tick for Into Mischief and that was siring a Classic winner. Authentic was able to do that pretty emphatically in the Kentucky Derby and we continue to believe the best is still to come for Into Mischief," said Ned Toffey, general manager at Spendthrift.

"Authentic, Gamine and these three-year-olds were bred on a $45,000 fee, and Into Mischief has continued to cover better books every year. It has been gratifying to see him thrive in the sales arena, including having the second-highest yearling average along with more seven-figure yearlings than any other North American sire in 2020.

"Into Mischief is the best sire in the world and set to continue to prove it. We are also confident he will become an important sire of sires and have shown that in our commitment to acquiring his best sons."

Grade 1-winning Into Mischief is also a clear leader in general sire rankings this year and was standing for $175,000. He has produced 80 stakes winners to date and achieved fine returns during the recent Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton sales.

Toffey added: We think he is making a positive impact on the breed that will be felt for years to come, particularly with the heart and durability that are signatures of his offspring.

"Into Mischief is just a remarkable animal that has the chance to be among the very best the breed has seen, and we feel extremely fortunate to have him."

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