Newgrange Joins Mountain View Roster for 2027

Mountain View Farm announced Nov. 3 that Newgrange, a five-time graded stakes-winning son of Violence with more than $1 million in earnings, will join the stallion roster at the Gansevoort, N.Y., farm. A debut winner at 2 who captured graded stakes at 3, 4, and 5, Newgrange offers breeders a combination of precocity, consistency, and a pedigree that unites the influences of Medaglia d'Oro and Empire Maker. Mountain View Farm has acquired an ownership interest in Newgrange, strengthening its relationship with Sequel New York and Kirk Wycoff, an existing member of the Newgrange syndicate. The remaining syndicate members retain their interests and their commitment to supporting the stallion as he approaches the arrival of his first foals in 2027. Sequel also holds an interest in Imagination, further reinforcing the shared investment in both stallions' futures and the New York breeding industry. "Newgrange fits the vision we have for Mountain View Farm: giving New York breeders access to a Kentucky-caliber pedigree backed by an exceptional race record," David Cannizzo said. "He's a gorgeous individual with the speed to win first time out at 2 and the class to become a five-time graded stakes winner. That combination of pedigree, physical quality and early ability is exactly what we want to offer our breeders. We're excited about his potential to sire precocious, athletic foals that can make an early impact on the racetrack." Newgrange retired with seven victories and four third-place finishes from 17 starts, earning $1,014,584. His five graded stakes victories include the 2023-24 San Pasqual Stakes (G2), 2023 San Antonio Stakes (G2), 2022 Southwest Stakes (G3), and 2022 Sham Stakes (G3). Newgrange is by grade 1 winner Violence, a son of Medaglia d'Oro. Violence's progeny have earned more than $69.3 million, and he is the sire of 57 black-type winners worldwide, including 22 graded/group winners. Violence is represented by 2022 champion 2-year-old male Forte, and grade 1-winning sons Dr. Schivel, Mullikin, No Parole, and Volatile, all of whom have joined the stallion ranks. Newgrange is out of Bella Chianti, an unraced daughter of Empire Maker. She has produced five winners from five starters and is a full sister to stakes-placed Zimmer and a daughter of Bella Chiarra, a nine-time winner who earned $636,088 and captured the 2000 Rampart Handicap (G2). The accomplished female family also includes grade 2 winner Amalfi Sunrise and multiple graded stakes winner David Copperfield. Newgrange's arrival continues Mountain View Farm's expansion of its breeding program, bringing another multiple graded stakes winner with a deep pedigree to breeders throughout New York and the Northeast. Newgrange joins Leinster, Imagination, and Fire At Will.