Mystik Dan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mystik Dan |
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Mystik Dan in 2024
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| Sire | Goldencents |
| Grandsire | Into Mischief |
| Dam | Ma'am |
| Damsire | Colonel John |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | March 4, 2021 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Homebred |
| Owner | Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby, 4G Racing, and Valley View Farm |
| Trainer | Kenneth McPeek |
| Record | 14: 4 – 3 – 1 |
| Earnings | US$4,467,120 |
| Major wins | |
| Southwest Stakes (2024) Blame Stakes (2025) American Triple Crown wins: Kentucky Derby (2024) |
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| Last updated on June 29, 2025 | |
Mystik Dan is an American Thoroughbred racehorse born on March 4, 2021. With jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., he won the exciting 2024 Kentucky Derby. He won by a tiny margin, called a "nose," beating two other strong horses, Sierra Leone and Forever Young. His winning time was 2 minutes and 3.34 seconds.
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About Mystik Dan
Mystik Dan is a bay colored male horse, known as a colt. He was born in Kentucky, a state famous for horse breeding. His breeders are Lance Gasaway and Daniel Hamby.
How Mystik Dan Got His Name
Mystik Dan's name is a mix of two things. "Dan" comes from Daniel Hamby's father's first name. "Mystik" comes from his father's first business, which was called Mystik Tape.
Mystik Dan's Family Tree
Mystik Dan comes from a long line of famous racehorses. His mother, named Ma'am, was bought by his trainer, Kenneth McPeek. McPeek thought it would be a good idea for Ma'am to have a foal with a horse named Goldencents. Goldencents was a very successful racehorse himself, winning big races like the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile twice. Mystik Dan was born at Magdalena Farm, near Lexington, Kentucky.
Mystik Dan's Racing Journey
Mystik Dan has competed in many races, showing his speed and determination. Here are some of his most important races:
- 2023 – Two-year-old season:
- On November 12, 2023, Mystik Dan won his first race at Churchill Downs. He won by a large margin, showing his potential.
- 2024 – Three-year-old season:
- On February 3, 2024, he won the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. He won this race by a big 8 lengths, which is a very impressive win.
- The biggest win of his career came on May 4, 2024, when he won the Kentucky Derby. This is one of the most famous horse races in the world. He won by a "nose," which means he was just barely ahead of the second-place horse at the finish line.
- After the Kentucky Derby, he raced in the Preakness Stakes on May 18, 2024. He finished second in this race.
- On June 8, 2024, he ran in the Belmont Stakes. This race is the third part of the Triple Crown.
- 2025 – Four-year-old season:
- On May 31, 2025, Mystik Dan won the Blame Stakes at Churchill Downs. He won by 1 and a quarter lengths.
Mystik Dan's Family History
Understanding a horse's family tree, or pedigree, helps us see where their speed and talent come from. Mystik Dan's family includes many famous racehorses.
His Father's Side
Mystik Dan's father is Goldencents. Goldencents' father was Into Mischief, a very well-known and successful horse. Into Mischief's parents were Harlan's Holiday and Leslie's Lady.
His Mother's Side
Mystik Dan's mother is Ma'am. Ma'am's father was Colonel John. Colonel John's parents were Tiznow and Sweet Damsel.
