Cornerstone Spendthrift Farm Sire Malibu Moon Dies At Age 24 Sponsored by:
Malibu Moon
Malibu Moon, the foundation sire of B. Wayne Hughes Spendthrift Farm, died suddenly on Tuesday in his paddock of an apparent heart attack. The distinguished son of A.P. Indy was 24.
“He started Spendthrift for us,” said Hughes, founder of the modern-era Spendthrift. “Without Malibu Moon, we are not where we are today. It takes a special horse, and he was just that. This is a sad day.”
A perennial leading sire in North America, Malibu Moon has been a staple of the Thoroughbred industry for the better part of this century, significantly influencing the breed through his sons and daughters on both the racetrack and in the breeding shed.
Malibu Moon Dies from Apparent Heart Attack at 24
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Omaha Beach defeats Improbable in the 2019 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. (Eclipse Sportswire)
The Road to the Kentucky Derby winds down on Saturday with the running of the $1 million, Grade 1
Arkansas Derbyat Oaklawn Park. Held over 1 1/8 miles, the historic race boasts an impressive roster of winners highlight by champions and/or classic winners American Pharoah, Creator, Curlin, Lawyer Ron, Afleet Alex, Smarty Jones, Victory Gallop, and more.
If you’re planning to bet the Arkansas Derby, reviewing the recent history of the race is worth your time. Identifying historical trends and tendencies can be a big handicapping help, allowing you to sort through the contenders and determine which ones best match the profile of a typical Arkansas Derby winner.