Into Mischief to Stand for $250K in 2026, Vekoma Up To $100K; Big Increases for Omaha Beach, Yaupon

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Spendthrift Farm's six-time champion General Sire Into Mischief (Harlan's Holiday) will once again stand for $250,000 S&N in 2026, while second crop sire Vekoma (Candy Ride {Arg}) will be increased to $100,000 S&N, up from $35,000 in 2025, according to a Spendthrift release.

Also increased for 2026: leading third crop sire Omaha Beach (War Front) has been increased to $75,000 S&N from $35,000, while leading first crop sire Yaupon (Uncle Mo) will stand for $60,000 S&N, up from $25,000 in 2025.

Omaha Beach currently ranks 13th on the General Sires List, while Yaupon ranks in the top 5 among all North American sires by 2-year-old earnings.

“What Into Mischief is doing to add to his legacy–siring his record third Kentucky Derby winner and directly accounting for 10 Grade 1 victories so far, not to mention Grade 1 winners sired by four of his sons at stud this year–it just continues to make you realize that we're witnessing one of the greatest sires of all time,” said Ned Toffey, general manager of Spendthrift. “We are now seeing the emergence of young stallions like Vekoma, Omaha Beach, and Yaupon who are also No. 1 in their respective sire crops. You could make the argument that we're in the best of times at Spendthrift, which certainly has a long history that I greatly respect and don't take lightly. It is extremely humbling and gratifying, and it makes you proud of the work that is being done here by the entire team from the top down, starting with Eric and Tammy Gustavson.”

In 2025, Into Mischief surpassed Tapit as the all-time leading sire by progeny earnings–becoming the first in history to exceed the $225 million mark–and appears on his way to a seventh straight General Sire title in North America.

Vekoma also ranks as the No. 2 Sire of 3-Year-Olds in North America from his first crop, only behind Into Mischief. Yet, his 12 black type-winning 3-year-olds are the most of any sire this year–including Into Mischief–and his 6 graded-winning 3-year-olds to date from his debut crop is the co-highest among all North American sires.

Spendthrift recently announced that it will stand GI Hopeful winner Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie) in 2026. The 3-year-old will make his final start in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Del Mar. His introductory fee will be announced upon retirement.

Decreasing slightly for 2026, Forte (Violence) ($45,000 in '25) and National Treasure (Quality Road) ($40,000 in '25) will both stand for $35,000, while Dornoch (Good Magic)'s fee has been set at $30,000, down from $40,000 this year.

Stallions participating in Spendthrift's Safe Bet Program for 2026 are Greatest Honour (Tapit) and Mo Donegal (Uncle Mo). Both will be represented by their first crop of 2-year-olds to race, and the Safe Bet Program guarantees breeders a graded stakes winner in 2026, or a stud fee would not be owed for any foal resulting from a 2026 cover to those stallions.

“We still have a lot to look forward to this year, including what is shaping up to be the best representation by our stallions that we've had in a Breeders' Cup,” said Toffey. “It's an exciting time, and we are energized to announce stud fees and get to work.”

 

2026 Spendthrift Fees:

Into Mischief (Harlan's Holiday)               $250,000

Vekoma (Candy Ride {Arg})                      $100,000

Omaha Beach (War Front)                        $75,000

Yaupon (Uncle Mo)                                   $60,000

Forte (Violence)                                         $35,000

National Treasure (Quality Road)             $35,000

Dornoch (Good Magic)                              $30,000

Bolt d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro)                      $25,000

Jackie's Warrior (Maclean's Music)          $25,000

Taiba (Gun Runner)                                   $25,000

Maximus Mischief (Into Mischief)             $20,000

Kingsbarns (Uncle Mo)                             $17,500

Arabian Lion (Justify)                                $15,000

Authentic (Into Mischief)                           $15,000

Cyberknife (Gun Runner)                          $15,000

Goldencents (Into Mischief)                      $10,000

Mitole (Eskendereya)                                 $10,000

Greatest Honour (Tapit)                             $7,500

Jimmy Creed (Distorted Humor)                $7,500

Rock Your World (Candy Ride {Arg})        $7,500

Thousand Words (Pioneerof the Nile)       $7,500

Vino Rosso (Curlin)                                    $7,500

Zandon (Upstart)                                         $7,500

Basin (Liam's Map)                                     $5,000

By My Standards (Goldencents)                $5,000

Known Agenda (Curlin)                              $5,000

Mo Donegal (Uncle Mo)                             $5,000

Temple City (Dynaformer)                           Private

 

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