Prospect Watch: Half-siblings to Mystik Dan, Mucho Gusto

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Horse Racing Nation’s Prospect Watch scans all upcoming entries for starters early in their careers who sold for more than $500,000 at their most recent auction or whose dams or siblings are graded-stakes winners.

A half-sibling to Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner Mucho Gusto, a half to Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan, and runners out of Grade 1 winners Elate and Gomo are among 59 notable newcomers this week. Check out the featured horses below.

Monday

Half-brother to Grade 3 winner Beer Can Man

At Mahoning Valley race 3, Beer Time, a 4-year-old son of Fast Anna out of the Dynaformer mare Cheesecake, makes his career debut. This half-brother to Grade 3 winner Beer Can Man, a $601,000 earner, breaks from post 1 in a six-furlong maiden special on dirt under Fernando Salazar Becerra. He's listed at 8-1 on the morning line for trainer Tommy Short, who co-owns with breeder Ron Patterson.

Wednesday

Out of Grade 1 winner Angela Renee

In Gulfstream Park race 4, Ghanaayem, a 3-year-old Uncle Mo filly out of Grade 1 winner Angela Renee, makes her second start. She stretches out to 1 1/16 miles on dirt after finishing third in her debut at seven furlongs with a 79 Horse Racing Nation speed figure. John Velazquez rides for Todd Pletcher at 8-5.

Out of Grade 1 winner Ministra Habil

In Turf Paradise race 4, Tapitsway, a 3-year-old Tapwrit colt out of Chilean Grade 1 winner Ministra Habil, makes his third start in a six-furlong maiden claimer. He's listed at 20-1 after finishing 10th last out. Kody Kellenberger rides for trainer Debbie Van Horne.

Thursday

Half-sister to Grade 1 winner Mucho Gusto

McLaughlin, a 3-year-old daughter of Uncle Mo, debuts in Turfway Park race 5, a six-furlong maiden special weight on synthetic. This half-sister to Pegasus World Cup winner and $4.45 million earner Mucho Gusto drew post 6 in a field of 14. Gabriel Saez rides for trainer Christopher Davis at 8-1 on the morning line. She races for Walmac Farm.

Half-sister to Grade 1 winner Varda

In the same race, Peqot, a 3-year-old Maclean's Music filly and half-sister to Grade 1 winner and $363,000 earner Varda, breaks from post 12. Joseph Ramos rides for trainer Whit Beckman at 12-1 odds. She races for James F. Schurman.

Out of Grade 1 winner Victory to Victory

Win After Win, a homebred 3-year-old Street Sense filly out of Grade 1 winner Victory to Victory, makes her second start in Gulfstream Park race 1. She tries a mile on turf after finishing sixth in her synthetic debut. Jorge Ruiz rides at 8-1 for Michael Trombetta.

Friday

Out of Grade 1 winner Gomo

In Gulfstream Park race 9, Genuine Gomo, a 3-year-old Authentic colt out of Grade 1 winner Gomo, switches to turf after finishing fifth in his dirt debut. John Velazquez rides for Todd Pletcher from post 7.

Half-brother to Brazilian Grade 1 winner George Washington

At Turfway Park race 2, Armed N Dangerous, a 3-year-old Gun Runner colt and half-brother to Brazilian Grade 1 winner George Washington, tries maiden claiming company after a turf debut last August. Albin Jimenez rides from post 12 for Paulo Lobo.

Saturday

Half-sister to Grade 1 winner Domestic Product

At Aqueduct race 3, East View Stakes starter Naive Melody, a 3-year-old Complexity filly and half-sister to H Allen Jerkens Stakes (G1) winner Domestic Product, returns after a winning debut with a 92 HRN speed figure. Kent Desormeaux rides for Wesley Ward from the rail.

Out of Grade 1 winner Elate

Claiborne Farm homebred Excite, a 3-year-old Speightstown colt out of multiple Grade 1 winner and $2.63 million earner Elate, makes his second turf start in Gulfstream Park race 4. He was fourth last out with an 84 HRN speed figure. Joel Rosario rides for Bill Mott.

Out of Grade 1 winner Antonoe

In the same race, Juddmonte homebred Salamis, a 3-year-old Speightstown colt out of Grade 1 winner Antonoe, makes his third start after a close third last time with an 85 HRN speed figure. Edgard Zayas rides for Chad Brown from post 2.

Half-brother to Grade 1 winner Sippican Harbor

At Gulfstream Park race 8, Crudo, a 3-year-old colt sired by Justify out of the Deputy Minister mare Blossomed, makes his debut going 6 furlongs on dirt. Todd Pletcher trains for owners Bobby Flay and James Ventura. Crudo is a half-brother to Spinaway (G1) winner and $263,000 earner Sippican Harbor. John Velazquez has the ride.

Half-brother to Grade 1 winner She Feels Pretty

In the same Gulfstream Park race, Summer Vibes debuts for trainer Brendan Walsh and owners Flying Dutchman Racing. The 3-year-old son of Good Magic is out of the More Than Ready mare Summer Sweet, making him a half-brother to three-time Grade 1 winner She Feels Pretty. Joel Rosario is in the irons.

Half-sister to Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan

At Oaklawn Park race 10, Yes Ma'am, a homebred 3-year-old Unified filly and half-sister to Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, stretches out to a mile after finishing fifth sprinting. Tyler Gaffalione rides for John Ortiz from post 8.

Out of G1 winner Wine Princess

At Turfway Park, 3-year-old colt Masayoshi debuts in race 10 for trainer Brad Cox and owners Robert LaPenta and Madaket Stables. This son of Authentic is out of the Grade 2 winner Wine Princess, a daughter of 2003 Horse of the Year Azeri. Wine Princess is the dam of Smokin T, a 6-year-old multiple-stakes-winning son of War Front and earner of $898,000. Turfway top jockey Luan Machado has the ride on this 6-furlong maiden special weight on synthetic.

Sunday

Half-sister to Grade 3 winner Money Supply

In Gulfstream Park race 4, Versus, a 3-year-old Tiz the Law colt and half-brother to Grade 3 winner Money Supply, makes his third start after breaking his maiden last out. David Egan rides for Kelly Breen from post 2.

Out of Grade 3 winner Princess La Quinta

In Gulfstream Park race 6, Love You Anyway, a 3-year-old Tapit filly out of Grade 3 winner Princess La Quinta, debuts at a mile on turf. Luis Saez rides for Rusty Arnold from post 9.

Half-sister to Grade 2 winner Mr. Misunderstood

In the same race, Starship Maximus, a 3-year-old Maximus Mischief filly and half-sister to Grade 2 winner and $968,000 earner Mr. Misunderstood, debuts from post 5. Jose Morelos rides for trainer Heather Smullen.

Half-sister to Grade 2 winner Ete Indien

Back in Gulfstream Park race 6, Baby Lala, a 3-year-old War of Will filly and half-sister to Grade 2 winner Ete Indien, makes her second start after finishing eighth in her turf sprint debut with a 60 HRN speed figure. Dylan Davis rides for Mark Casse from post 15.

Half-sister to Grade 2 winner Coffee in Bed

Also in race 6, Henry Gondorff, a 3-year-old Liam's Map filly and half-sister to Grade 2 winner Coffee in Bed, makes her third start after a close third last out at an 85 HRN speed figure. Emisael Jaramillo rides for Mark Casse from post 13.

Half-sister to Grade 3 winner Owendale

In Gulfstream Park race 8, Shred the Gnar, a 3-year-old Into Mischief filly and half-sister to Grade 3 winning millionaire Owendale, debuts in a six-furlong maiden special weight. Luis Saez rides for Brian Lynch from post 7.

Out of Grade 2-placed Balmaran

At Sam Houston race 8, Redfortyseven, a 3-year-old Moro Tap colt out of Grade 2-placed Balmaran, tries turf after finishing sixth in his dirt debut. Isaiah Wiseman rides for Jaylan Clary from post 4.

DateTrackTypeHorseDivSireDamTrainerTop sibling (Highest GS)
First-time starters     
2/3MVR 3MSWBeer Time4MFast AnnaCheesecake, 13YO, $5KTommy C. ShortBeer Can Man (G3), 7YO, $601K, by Can the Man
2/6TP 5MSWMcLaughlin3FUncle MoItsagiantcauseway, 18YO, $80KChristopher DavisMucho Gusto (G1), 9YO, $4.45M, by Mucho Macho Man
2/6TP 5MSWPeqot3FMaclean's MusicShe'll Be Right, 19YO, $25KD. BeckmanVarda (G1), 7YO, $363K, by Distorted Humor
2/7AQU 7MSWPorosity3MMaclean's MusicMiss Patchouli, 15YO, $0KLinda RiceCami Runner (G3), 6YO, $13K, by Candy Ride (ARG)
2/7AQU 7MSWTurn and Count3MCurlinTizahit (G2), 18YO, $195KCarlos MartinCome Dancing (G1), 11YO, $1.22M, by Malibu Moon
2/7FG 3MOCCatman Tomkins3MTom's d'EtatCatkins, 10YO, $62KJoe SharpLife's an Audible (G3), 4YO, $327K, by Audible
2/7GP 3MCLWesthampton5MWest CoastSummersault (G3), 13YO, $503KHenry Collazo 
2/8AQU 1MSWMega Changer3FName ChangerMegahertz (GB) (G1), 26YO, $2.26MDimitrios K. Synnefias 
2/8AQU 1MSWSt. Addie3FAuthenticHalo Dolly (G2), 17YO, $1.02MJohn KimmelBarraza (G3), 7YO, $262K, by Into Mischief
2/8AQU 6MSWLast Mango3FMcKinzieCausey, 18YO, $0KJeremiah EnglehartCauseforcommotion (G3), 11YO, $266K, by Americain
2/8AQU 9MSWMerica's Back3MPractical JokeGolden Mystery (G3), 19YO, $537KMike Maker 
2/8GP 8MSWCrudo3MJustifyBlossomed, 22YO, $0KTodd PletcherSippican Harbor (G1), 9YO, $263K, by Orb
2/8GP 8MSWSummer Vibes3MGood MagicSummer Sweet, 11YO, $118KBrendan WalshShe Feels Pretty (G1), 4YO, $1.13M, by Karakontie (JPN)
2/8OP 8MSWStomp3MMitoleHigh Heels (G2), 21YO, $485KRon Moquett 
2/8TP 10MSWMasayoshi3MAuthenticWine Princess (G2), 16YO, $462KBrad CoxSmokin' T (G3), 6YO, $898K, by War Front
2/9GP 6MSWLove You Anyway3FTapitPrincess La Quinta (G3), 11YO, $178KRusty Arnold 
2/9GP 6MSWStarship Maximus3FMaximus MischiefJodys Deelite, 25YO, $125KHeather SmullenMr. Misunderstood (G2), 11YO, $968K, by Archarcharch
2/9GP 8MSWShred the Gnar3FInto MischiefAspen Light, 17YO, $0KBrian LynchOwendale (G3), 9YO, $1.54M, by Into Mischief
Second-time starters     
2/5GP 4MSWGhanaayem3FUncle MoAngela Renee (G1), 13YO, $578KTodd Pletcher 
2/5GP 4MSWGrayleigh3FTiz the LawWell Monied (G2), 19YO, $394KAnthony Mitchell 
2/5GP 5AOCCandy Quest3FConnectCandy Crush, 14YO, $160KMark CasseFrosted Over (G3), 7YO, $335K, by Frosted
2/5GP 7MOCEmpressstrikesback3FAdios CharlieHardcore Candy, 19YO, $101KLauren RobsonDorth Vader (G2), 5YO, $554K, by Girvin
2/5GP 7MOCYoung and Pretty3FMcKinzieLivin Lovin (G3), 19YO, $162KVictor Barboza, Jr. 
2/5GP 9MCLMiss Collected3FCollectedFrench Park (G2), 22YO, $298KTodd PletcherGenre (G3), 13YO, $458K, by Bernardini
2/5TP 1MCLUpscuttled3FGame WinnerJ. Quirk, 14YO, $112KWilliam MoreyLady Mystify (G3), 7YO, $299K, by Bernardini
2/6FG 7MSWKalil3FPractical JokeHatpin (G3 Placed), 23YO, $258KJeff DelhommeShaishee (G3), 15YO, $346K, by Indian Charlie
2/6GP 1MSWStarship Melody3FVekomaHoney Trap, 9YO, $0KHeather SmullenDelight (G2), 5YO, $257K, by Mendelssohn
2/6GP 1MSWWin After Win3FStreet SenseVictory to Victory (G1), 11YO, $211KMichael Trombetta 
2/6GP 9MCLMischief Night3FPractical JokePeach Brew (G3), 19YO, $320KBrad Cox 
2/7DED 9MCLMiss Rosie T3FImprobableDancing Alone, 21YO, $0KBenard ChattersDancing Solo (G3), 16YO, $173K, by Giant's Causeway
2/7GP 9MSWGenuine Gomo3MAuthenticGomo (G1), 12YO, $349KTodd Pletcher 
2/7SA 9MOCShore Lodge3FOmaha BeachConway Two Step, 16YO, $103KBrian KorinerNaughty Gal (G3), 5YO, $153K, by Into Mischief
2/7TP 2MCLArmed N Dangerous3MGun RunnerPrincesa Carina (BRZ) (G2), 21YO, $110KPaulo LoboGeorge Washington (BRZ) (G1), 10YO, $86K, by Redattore (BRZ)
2/8AQU 3STKNaive Melody3FComplexityGoods and Services, 10YO, $0KWesley WardDomestic Product (G1), 4YO, $819K, by Practical Joke
2/8AQU 6MSWDelaware Devil3FQuality RoadAkronism (G3), 21YO, $517KLinda RiceHave At It (G2), 10YO, $496K, by Kitten's Joy
2/8GP 4MSWExcite3MSpeightstownElate (G1), 11YO, $2.63MBill Mott 
2/8GP 4MSWGearing Up3MBravazoSwitching Gears, 17YO, $107KRusty ArnoldGear Jockey (G2), 8YO, $1.61M, by Twirling Candy
2/8HOU 3MSWBeeville3MAuthenticStage Stop, 21YO, $252KSteve AsmussenShe Digs Me (G3), 16YO, $196K, by Henny Hughes
2/8LRL 2MSWWrightsville4MCandy Ride (ARG)Seahawk Girl, 14YO, $0KClaudio GonzalezDurante (G3), 6YO, $532K, by Distorted Humor
2/8OP 10MSWFrosted Miracle3FFrostedTasha's Miracle (G3), 20YO, $398KKenny McPeek 
2/8OP 10MSWYes Ma'am3FUnifiedMa'am, 12YO, $168KJohn OrtizMystik Dan (G1), 4YO, $4.21M, by Goldencents
2/9GP 6MSWBaby Lala3FWar of WillEast India, 13YO, $7KMark CasseEte Indien (G2), 8YO, $408K, by Summer Front
2/9HOU 8MSWRedfortyseven3MMoro TapBalmaran (G2 Placed), 15YO, $80KJaylan Renay Clary 
Third-time starters     
2/4TUP 8AOCStriking Notes3FMendelssohnStriking Scholar, 21YO, $0KKevin EikleberryStryker Phd (G3), 16YO, $631K, by Bertrando
2/5GP 1MSWFlashy Motor4FOmaha BeachDynamotor, 14YO, $0KMark CasseOur Flash Drive (G2), 7YO, $647K, by Ghostzapper
2/5TP 1MCLStatler Inn3FCatalina CruiserGlorious View (G2), 16YO, $307KJohn A. Hancock 
2/5TUP 4MCLTapitsway3MTapwritMinistra Habil (CHI) (G1), 14YO, $168KDebbie Van Horne 
2/6TP 5MSWListen and Learn3FCaracaroLongride to Wisdom, 14YO, $59KKelsey DannerKey of Life (G2), 5YO, $638K, by Mo Town
2/7OP 3MCLTalent Connection3FCity of LightGoaltending, 14YO, $0KTodd FincherTurnerloose (G2), 6YO, $757K, by Nyquist
2/7TP 3MCLStarship Reality5FUnion RagsHessonite (G3), 17YO, $880KKelsey Danner 
2/8GP 4MSWEleven Bravo3MUncle MoBerned (G3), 11YO, $439KSaffie Joseph, Jr. 
2/8GP 4MSWNo More War3MWar of WillAmen Hallelujah (G2), 18YO, $610KMark Casse 
2/8GP 4MSWSalamis3MSpeightstownAntonoe (G1), 12YO, $565KChad BrownSegesta (G2), 4YO, $274K, by Ghostzapper
2/8OP 8MSWVelociraptor4MAccelerateLets Dance Charlie, 17YO, $0KMark CasseElm Drive (G2), 6YO, $611K, by Mohaymen
2/8OP 10MSWBarbie's Dream3FAuthenticKid Majic, 21YO, $48KJohn OrtizMiss Mischief (G2), 15YO, $649K, by Into Mischief
2/8OP 10MSWGood Game3FGame WinnerBrazen Persuasion (G3), 14YO, $149KRodolphe Brisset 
2/8TP 5MCLAnother Monarch3MMaclean's MusicPotesta (G2), 16YO, $192KEddie Kenneally 
2/9GP 4AOCVersus3MTiz the LawEvita's Sister, 17YO, $80KKelly BreenMoney Supply (G3), 6YO, $749K, by Practical Joke
2/9GP 6MSWHenry Gondorff3FLiam's MapSumptuous, 20YO, $105KMark CasseCoffee in Bed (G2), 5YO, $318K, by Curlin

Legend:

Div: Age and sex. 2F for 2-year-old fillies, 2M for 2-year-old males (colts/geldings), etc.

Top sibling (highest graded stakes): The sibling with the highest level of graded stakes won (G1, G2, G3) followed by the most money won if two siblings are at the same level.

Bolded names are mentioned in the article.

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