Sierra Leone, Mystik Dan going to stud in 2026

The stallion rosters of many farms will be finalized in the weeks leading up to, or following, the Breeders’ Cup, but two major retirements for 2026 were confirmed on Wednesday.

Coolmore has announced that 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and Eclipse Award divisional champion Sierra Leone will make his final start in this year’s Classic on Nov. 1 at Del Mar, before retiring to its Ashford Stud. Sierra Leone, by Gun Runner, will have his fee announced after his Classic defense attempt.

Meanwhile, Airdrie Stud announced that 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan will stand for a fee of $15,000 when he retires for 2026. Mystik Dan’s fee has been determined before his anticipated start in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. It has not been confirmed if that will be his final start.

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