Nysos retires from racing after successful thoroughbred career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Nysos, trained by Bob Baffert, has been retired following an eight-win thoroughbred career. The announcement came from Coolmore America, stating Nysos will not race again due to subtle changes revealed by a routine diagnostic evaluation. Despite being sound and uninjured, the precautions prioritize the horse’s long-term health. Nysos, a five-year-old son of Nyquist, had a successful return to racing after a 15-month layoff, winning four of his five starts in 2025, including the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. He is set to begin stallion duty in 2027 at Coolmore’s Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky.
- •Nysos won eight races and earned nearly $5.3 million.
- •Coolmore announced his retirement on August 3, 2026.
- •The horse was a top contender for upcoming races like the Pacific Classic.
- •After returning to racing in May 2025, he had a successful season.
- •Nysos will begin stallion duty at Ashford Stud in 2027.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Baffert-trained Nysos is retired following eight-win thoroughbred career
"Nysos, who would have been favored in the $1-million Pacific Classic later this month at Del Mar, won't race again, his owner announces.
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