Arthur's Ride is retired, will be sold as stallion prospect

Arthur’s Ride, winner of last year's Grade 1 Whitney, was retired from racing and will be offered as a stallion prospect at the Keeneland November sale, consigned by Lane’s End.

Arthur’s Ride impressed on the track for owners Glassman Racing, Karl and Cathi Glassman, earning three triple-digit Beyer Speed Figures from Daily Racing Form. His success reached its pinnacle in 2024, beginning with an allowance win by 7 1/2 lengths at Gulfstream. That performance earned him a 101 Beyer. Moving to Saratoga, he dazzled with a 12 3/4-length allowance win, earning a 111 Beyer. His signature performance came in the historic Whitney S., where he defeated eventual Eclipse champion National Treasure and seven other graded-stakes winners, earning a 110 Beyer.

“It is a very important race. It is a Grade 1 and probably one of the top two or three races that they run in Saratoga,” trainer Bill Mott said after the Whitney.

Bred by Helen Barbazon and Joseph Barbazon, Arthur’s Ride is by leading sire of Grade 1 winners Tapit, out of the Point Given mare and Canadian champion Points of Grace. The 5-year-old hails from the family of Canadian Champion 2-year-old filly Victory to Victory and Group 1 winner Favourable Terms.

“Arthur’s Ride gave us a tremendous thrill, and it was an honor to win a race like the Whitney. We are looking forward to him getting a great opportunity to begin his new career as a stallion,” Karl Glassman said.

Arthur’s Ride is available for inspection at Margaux Farm.