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Lovin’ Louisiana

Louisiana Horse | by Denis Blake | Fall 2022

Horse racing is embedded in the soul of many native Kentuckians, and that’s certainly the case with Chester Thomas. His passion for the sport started as a child going to the races with his father in the Bluegrass State, and he’s proud to be from Kentucky and loves breeding and racing his horses there. But Louisiana completes the exacta for his favorite racing states, as Thomas has enjoyed great success with his Louisiana-breds and now is stepping up to stand his first stallion in the state with Mr. Money.

Pedigree Matters | Mr. Money

Louisiana Horse | by Avalyn Hunter | Fall 2022

There is no questioning Chester Thomas’s faith in the continued growth of the Louisiana state-bred program, or his commitment to Louisiana racing and breeding. That commitment was behind his relocation of his young stallion Mr. Money (owned in partnership with Spendthrift Farm) from Florida’s Journeyman Stud to Clear Creek Stud near Folsom, Louisiana, where Mr. Money will stand the 2023 season for $4,000 live foal.

Mr. Money Bounces Back in Ack Ack

Bloodhorse | by Byron King | 9.26.2020

A return to Churchill Downs brought a return to form for Mr. Money and a 1 1/4-length victory over Bourbon Calling in the $100,000 Ack Ack Stakes (G3) Sept. 26. A winner of four grade 3s last year, Mr. Money had been running below expectations since a runner-up finish in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing last September. He ended 2019 with a seventh in the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Santa Anita Park and then was unplaced in four starts this year. Among those defeats was a 10th in the Aug. 28 Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2).

Spendthrift Acquires Interest In Dirt Mile Contender Mr. Money; Colt To Race In 2020

Paulick Report | by Press Release | 10.27.2019

B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm has acquired an ownership interest in four-time graded stakes-winning millionaire Mr. Money, who will make his next start in Saturday’s $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Santa Anita.

Spendthrift Acquires Interest in Mr. Money

Bloodhorse | by Bloodhorse Staff | 10.27.2019

B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm has acquired an ownership interest in four-time graded stakes-winning millionaire Mr. Money, who will make his next start in Saturday’s $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Santa Anita.

Pennsylvania Derby: Red-Hot Mr. Money ‘Certainly Ready To Run’

Paulick Report | by Churchill Downs Media Office | 9.13.2019

Allied Racing Stable’s multiple graded stakes winner Mr. Money continued his march toward next Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (GI) at Parx with a spirited two-minute lick early Friday morning at Churchill Downs.

Mr. Money Rolls to West Virginia Derby Victory

Bloodhorse | by Christine Oser | 8.3.2019

Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money ran himself to millionaire status Aug. 3 when he notched his fourth consecutive graded stakes victory in the $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.

Mr. Money Continues To Roll In West Virginia Derby

Paulick Report | by Paulick Report Staff | 8.3.2019

Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money had to deal with a loose horse when winning the G3 Indiana Derby last out, but he had no such challenges in Saturday’s G3 West Virginia Derby. Looking loaded for bear the whole way around the course, the 3-year-old son of Goldencents made short work of the field to win by open lengths as the 1-2 favorite. 

Mr. Money Enters West Virginia Derby on a Roll

Bloodhorse | by Bloodhorse Staff | 7.30.2019

Mr. Money, who has won three consecutive graded stakes with authority, looms the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the Aug. 3 West Virginia Derby (G3) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. The nine-furlong Derby for 3-year-olds attracted a field of 10. It is the eighth race on a nine-race program that has a special first post of 2 p.m. EDT. The Derby, set for 5:35 p.m., is one of seven stakes on the card.

Mr. Money Tops Field Of 10 In West Virginia Derby

Paulick Report | by Tom LaMarra | 7.29.2019

Mr. Money, who has won three consecutive graded stakes with authority, looms the probable favorite for the $500,000, Grade III West Virginia Derby Aug. 3 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort.

Mr. Money Negotiates Loose Horse En Route To Indiana Derby Victory

Paulick Report | by Paulick Report Staff | 7.13.2019

Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money endured an eventful trip in Saturday evening’s Grade 3 Indiana Derby, with jockey Gabriel Saez working out a clean trip despite a loose horse en route to a three-length victory. A 3-year-old son of Goldencents, Mr. Money has now won three graded stakes in a row for trainer Bret Calhoun. Sent off as the 4-5 favorite, the colt completed 1 1/16 miles over Indiana Grand’s fast main track in 1:41.80.

Outside Post ‘Not A Big Concern’ For Indiana Derby Favorite Mr. Money

Paulick Report | by Jennie Rees | 7.12.2019

Trainer Bret Calhoun admits he would feel worse about his 6-to-5 favorite Mr. Money breaking from the extreme outside in Saturday night’s $500,000, Grade 3 Indiana Derby had it not been for the colt’s last start.

Mr. Money Using Indiana Derby As ‘Building’ Block For Bigger Stakes

Paulick Report | by Jennie Rees | 7.9.2019

Allied Racing’s Mr. Money, who off a pair of Grade 3 stakes victories at Churchill Downs stamped himself as one of the fastest and most-improved 3-year-olds in the country, is headed to Saturday night’s $500,000 Indiana Derby at Indiana Grand. Regular rider Gabriel Saez has the mount.

Mr. Money Delivers As Heavy Favorite In Matt Winn Stakes

Paulick Report | by Paulick Report Staff | 5.15.2019

Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money stretched his speed to win Saturday’s Grade 3 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs, adding to a resume that already included a win in the G3 Pat Day Mile. The 3-year-old son of Goldencents, ridden by Gabriel Saez for trainer Bret Calhoun, stalked the early pace and drew clear in the lane to win by open lengths. Favored at odds of 3-5 at post time, Mr. Money completed 1 1/16 miles over the fast main track in 1:42.28.

Mr. Money Bursts Through The Pack To Upset Pat Day Mile

Paulick Report | by Paulick Report Staff | 5.4.2019

Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money provided a 7-1 upset on the Kentucky Derby undercard when he romped to victory in the G3 Pat Day Mile, cruising under the wire 5 1/4 lengths ahead of runner-up Hog Creek Hustle. Ridden by Gabriel Saez for trainer Bret Calhoun, the 3-year-old son of Goldencents blitzed a mile over Churchill Downs’ fast main track in 1:35.21.

Mr. Money Splits Rivals to Win Pat Day Mile

Bloodhorse | by Meredith Daugherty | 5.4.2019

The stress of an afternoon at Churchill Downs spent waiting for By My Standards to take his place in the gate for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) lessened somewhat for Chester Thomas when Mr. Money barreled home to win the $400,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes Presented by LG and E and KU (G3).