This is from Steve Andersen's article about Santa Anita cutting winter purses on DRF:
"Into Mischief not done yet
Into Mischief, the winner of the Damascus Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday, may remain in training as a 4-year-old in 2009, a reversal of owner B. Wayne Hughes's recent plans for the colt.
Hughes is considering sending Into Mischief to stud, but said a decision has been postponed until after the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes for 3-year-olds over seven furlongs at Santa Anita on Dec. 26. The Damascus Stakes was run over seven furlongs for 3-year-olds.
"I think we'll go to the Malibu," Hughes said in the winner's circle. "If he were to win that, we could run another year. We haven't made a final decision."
In the Damascus, Into Mischief was fifth early and rallied three wide to take the lead in the final furlong. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, Into Mischief won by two lengths over pacesetter Dancing in Silks, timed in a quick 1:20.38.
"That was an awesome performance, he really was galloping" at the finish, Hughes said.
Georgie Boy, the 7-5 favorite, finished fourth in his first start since March.
Into Mischief has won 3 of 5 starts and $547,080. Trained by Richard Mandella, Into Mischief was sidelined from February until the Damascus Stakes because of foot injuries."
I can tell you from being there he kicked away from the field nicely and really looked sharp.
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