GSW Rhyme Schemes (Ghostzapper–Katherine, by Distorted Humor, has been retired to stud to stand his first year in 2026 at Clear Creek Stud in Folsom, Louisiana.
Rhyme Schemes will enter stud for a fee of $3,500 LFSN or $3,000, if paid by Sept. 1. If a second mare by the same owner Is bred to Rhyme Schemes, there will be a 50% reduction in the second stud fee. Shares and breeding rights will also be available.
The chestnut was purchased by Deuce Greathouse on behalf of Pura Vida Investments for $210,000 at the Keeneland September Sale in 2022.
A runaway winner in his second career start at Ellis Park at two, he completed the 5 1/2-furlong test in 1:02.82, just .51 seconds off the track record.
Favored in that season's GII Saratoga Special Stakes at Saratoga, the colt again proved dominant, winning by 9 1/2 lengths.
“He is the epitome of a perfectly balanced physical racehorse. “The fastest horse I've ever purchased and, from a mental aspect, the classiest horse I've had the pleasure of being around,” said Greathouse.
Val Murrell of Clear Creek added, “We are certainly glad to have an individual coming to Clear Creek Stud with exceptional speed and the ability to carry it. Handsome, put together well with a strong family. I am confident Louisiana breeders will appreciate him and he will serve them well.”
Brokered by Jay Goodwin with Vinery Sales, Rhyme Schemes and all the Clear Creek Stud stallions will be available for viewing after the first of November and at the farm's annual Stallion Show scheduled for Dec. 6, 2025.
For more information, contact Clear Creek Stud at www.clearcreekstud.com or call (985} 796-S563.
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