Sharp debut earns Into Mischief’s Hypnus a ‘TDN Rising Star’
January 19, 2025
Hypnus flew through the final furlong in his career debut Saturday at Fair Grounds to break his maiden by a widening 2 ½-lengths and earn a ‘TDN Rising Star’.
The 3-year-old colt is the 48th lifetime Rising Star for Into Mischief, who was once again the leading sire in North America in 2024, his sixth straight title.
Hypnus broke on top in the 1 1/16-mile test, but dropped back to sixth as the field entered the first turn. Holding his position for six furlongs, he split horses at the top of the stretch, then produced an eye-catching rally to roll past the leaders and win going away in 1:46.33 over a sloppy racetrack.
Bred by Phoenix Thoroughbreds LTD, Hypnus is out of the Grade 1 winner Dream Tree. Hypnus is owned by Brookdale Racing, Inc.