Solomini

Curlin - Surf Song, by Storm Cat
2015, Chestnut
Entered Stud: 2020
2025 Fee: $7,500 LFSN

New York's Curlin

Solomini, a son of two-time Horse of the Year Curlin, stands at McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds in Saratoga Springs, New York. A multiple Grade 1 performer with earnings of $834,993, Solomini has quickly established himself as a leading sire in New York, ranking as the #3 sire in the state and among the top 10 second-crop sires nationally.

Racing Highlights

Solomini demonstrated exceptional talent and consistency throughout his racing career, competing against some of the best of his generation.

Won at 2

A maiden special weight at Del Mar (6.5f, dirt, defeating Bahamian, Thegloryisallmine, Holy Ghost, Knight Disruptor, Landonese, Typhoon Harry, It’s a New Year)

2nd at 2

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar (1 1/16m, dirt, to Good Magic, defeating Bolt d’Oro, Givemeaminit, The Tabulator, Hollywood Star, Firenze Fire, Hazit, Free Drop Billy, U S Navy Flag, Golden Dragon, Bahamian)
FrontRunner S. (G1) at Santa Anita Park (1 1/16m, dirt, to Bolt d’Oro, defeating Take the One O One, Ayacara (GB), Zatter, Encumbered, City Plan, Continental Divide, Texas Wedge)

3rd at 2

Los Alamitos CashCall Futurity S. (G1) at Los Alamitos Race Course (1 1/16m, dirt, to McKinzie, Instilled Regard, defeating For Him, Runaway Ghost)

2nd at 3

Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park (1 1/16m, dirt, to Magnum Moon, defeating Combatant, Title Ready, Sporting Chance, Zing Zang, High North, Higher Power, Pryor, Curlin’s Honor)

3rd at 3

Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park (1 1/8m, dirt, to Magnum Moon, Quip, defeating Combatant, Tenfold, Plainsman, Dream Baby Dream, Beautiful Shot, Machismo)
Affirmed S. (G3) at Santa Anita Park (1 1/16m, dirt, to Draft Pick, Axelrod, defeating Afleet Ascent, King Cause, Run Away)

Won at 4

Allowance optional claiming at Santa Anita Park (1m, dirt, defeating Cool Bobby, Beaumarchais, Kylemore, California Journey)

Pedigree & Analysis

Sired by Curlin, a Hall of Fame inductee and two-time Horse of the Year, Solomini boasts a prestigious lineage. His dam, Surf Song, is by the influential sire Storm Cat, adding further depth to his pedigree. This combination of Curlin and Storm Cat bloodlines contributes to Solomini's appeal as a sire capable of imparting both stamina and speed to his progeny.

Progeny

Since entering stud in 2020, Solomini has made a significant impact:

Leading Sire Rankings: Ranked as the #3 sire in New York and among the top 10 second-crop sires nationally by earnings.
Stakes Success: The only second-crop sire of 2024 with a Grade 1 or Grade 2 stakes winner at 2 from his first crop.
Black-Type Performers: Sire of 8 black-type stakes horses, representing 8.6% of his starters.
Sales Performance: Achieved a 2023 2-year-old average sale price of $95,796, the highest of any sire outside Kentucky with five or more offspring offered.
Breeding Popularity: Bred over 200 mares in his first two years at stud, reflecting strong demand from breeders.

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