The 8-year-old son of Congrats retired in early November after a career that included 12 victories at the historic oval in Louisville, Ky., including six stakes victories. His best season came in 2023 when he won or placed in all seven starts, including wins in the St. Matthews Overnight, Kelly’s Landing and Louisville Thoroughbred Society stakes, as well as a close third in the Phoenix Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.
Overall, Bango recorded a 15-4-5 record in 42 starts, good for earnings of $1,644,979 in his career that spanned seven seasons. Nicknamed “Mr. Churchill Downs”, Bango was campaigned as trainer Greg Foley for his breeder, Tamaroak Stable.
Bred in Kentucky from the winning Smart Strike mare Josaka, Bango is descended from blue hen Up the Flagpole – his fourth dam – with Grade 1 winner and sire Mineshaft, and rated winners and producers Runup the Colors, Prospectors Delite and Tomisue’s Delight in his female family.
Bango is one of many additions to the 2026 Breakway roster. He joins fellow incoming stallion Bolzy a class 2 placed son of Rifle runner who stands for $3,000, and multiple Grade 1 winner Maximum safety who was moved to Breakway from Kentucky for the 2026 season.
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