Horse Racing

Meet the Promiscuous Stud Building a Kentucky Derby Legacy

Into Mischief, a 21-year-old stallion, has sired a record-tying three Derby winners. With three of his offspring competing at Churchill Downs on Saturday, his impact on American racing could reach a new level.

Pat Forde|

LEXINGTON, Ky. — At 2:08 p.m. last Wednesday, the heavy wooden door to one of the two breeding sheds at Spendthrift Farm rolls open. In walks a bay-colored, boxy horse with a prominent white blaze on his face and white markings on two of his feet. Into Mischief has arrived, ready to live up to his name and promiscuous reputation.