Medal Count Retired from Stud, Offered by New Vocations

Medal Count , a grade 3-winning son of Dynaformer who ran third in the 2014 Belmont Stakes (G1) and eighth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), has been retired from stud duties and is being offered for adoption by New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

The recent gelding, who can be acquired for a $500 fee through Dec. 31, stood the past two seasons at Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm in Ohio; he entered stud for the 2016 season at Spendthrift Farm and stood there four years before moving to Mapleton. His first foals are 4-year-olds this season.

Earner of $480,671 for Spendthrift Farm through a 14-race campaign that concluded with a 3-2-1 record, Medal Count ran on both turf, dirt, and synthetic throughout his career. His top accomplishment was a victory in the 2014 Transylvania Stakes (G3) on the all weather surface at Keeneland. He also ran second in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1). Medal Count was trained by Dale Romans through 12 starts and made his last two for Al Stall Jr.

Spendthrift bought Medal Count, who was bred in Kentucky by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, out of the Unbridled's Song mare Brisquette for $360,000 from Three Chimneys Sales' consignment to the 2012 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

"Of a gold standard indeed, Medal Count is ready for his next career in his forever home!" New Vocations wrote on Medal Count's profile page on its website.

VIEW: Medal Count's New Vocations Profile

The profile went on to detail the former stallion's transitions and progress with New Vocations.

"One of Medal Count's first transitions in our program was figuring out turnout with a buddy," his profile reads. "He's done well with this task and goes out during the day with our resident babysitter, Ranger. He loves to stretch his legs and enjoys some snacking, but he's overall quite relaxed and content outside. 

"Around the barn, you can often find Medal Count sticking his head out of his stall, taking in all the action, or resting quietly. He can be shy and aloof at first, but he is happy to get one-on-one time when he gets individualized attention. Medal Count has spent some time getting used to new environments and building his confidence with us; he can be a bit of a cowardly lion at times!

"Under saddle, Medal Count is a bit nervous as he is figuring out his new job in the ring. We see loads of potential in him, but he is just working on relaxing under saddle at the moment. He will do best with an advanced rider who is confident and can guide Medal Count through the process as he learns to relax and get back into shape with his next career."