Carl Spackler (IRE), by top European sire Lope de Vega (IRE), is best known for his dominant performances at both Keeneland and Saratoga.
He broke his maiden in his second start by nearly nine lengths and was named a TDN Rising Star for the performance.
The summer of 2024 began his proclivity for Saratoga, taking his first of what would become four wins at the Spa in the G2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S.. He would later add to his resume wins in the G3 Sarnac S., during the 2024 meet, and wins in the G3 Kelso S. and G1 Fourstardave H. the following season. In the G1 Fourstardave H. he earned his top Beyer Speed Figure of 106, one of 5 triple-digit figures he would accumulate in his career.
At Keeneland, Carl Spackler added two more Grade 1 victories to his resume in back-to-back years. His first Keeneland G1 win came in a thrilling edition of the Turf Mile Stakes during the 2024 Fall Meet and returned in the Spring of 2025 to take the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile, clearing the field by over four lengths earning a 104 Beyer Speed Figure. He retires with eight wins - three at the Grade 1 level, seven graded stakes wins overall, and earnings of nearly $2,000,000.
“Carl Spackler is unquestionably the best male turf miler I’ve ever trained. Not only is he fast, sound, and perfectly made, he also has an incredibly calm temperament that trainers dream of,” said trainer Chad Brown, “I will definitely be in the marketplace buying his best looking offspring.”
A son of Lope de Vega, the sire of 21 G1 winners and a top five European sire in 2025, Carl Spackler is out of the G2 Goldikova S. winner Zindaya, by More Than Ready. Zindaya is a half sister to G1 Jamaica H. winner Western Aristocrat. Carl Spackler’s full sister Sandtrap, is already G3 placed at two.
“Lope de Vega has been a dominant force in racing since he was named European Champion First-Crop Sire and has made a global impact. Carl Spackler had such an impressive turn of foot, consistently performed at an elite level, and with his sire line he brings exciting diversity to the Lane’s End roster,” said Bill Farish.
WON Maiden Special Weight (8f, defeating Dark Vector, Saint in the City, Blame D Rule Maker etc.) at Gulfstream Park, National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S. [G2] at Saratoga (8f, T, defeating Appraise (IRE), More Than Looks, Ocean Vision (IRE), etc.), Saranac S. [G3] at Saratoga (8.5f, T, defeating Taking Candy, Lost Ark, Mendelssohns March, Yacowlef (IRE))
AT 4
WON $350,000 Opening Verse S. at Churchill (8f, T, defeating Talk of the Nation, Smokin' T, Churchtown), Kelso S. [G3] at Saratoga (8f, T, defeating Talk of the Nation, Northern Invader, Call Me Harry), Fourstardave H. [G1] at Saratoga (8f, T, defeating More Than Looks, Ottoman Fleet (GB), Strong Quality), Turf Mile S. [G1] at Keeneland (8f, T, defeating More Than Looks, Mountain Bear (IRE), Running Bee, Spirit of St Louis)
AT 5
WON Maker's Mark Mile S. [G1] at Keeneland (8f, T, defeating Integration, Trikari, Northern Invader, Grand Aspen)
