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This weekend, Bourbon Lane Stable's promising 3-year-old colt, Uno Mas Bourbon, takes center stage in the Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. As we eagerly anticipate his performance, it’s hard not to reflect on one of Bourbon Lane’s all-time greats—Bourbon Courage, whose dominant victory in the 2012 Super Derby set the tone for a remarkable racing career.
Bourbon Courage, a son of Lion Heart out of Shine Forth by Carson City, was purchased by bloodstock agents Mike McMahon and Jamie Hill at the 2010 Fasig-Tipton July Sale for just $15,000. What started as an unassuming yearling turned into one of the best investments in Bourbon Lane Stable's history.
Bourbon Courage would go on to have an illustrious career, amassing over $1 million in earnings and becoming a staple in top-level racing across the country.
In the 2012 Super Derby, Bourbon Courage burst onto the scene with a stunning victory, winning by a decisive 5 lengths. That performance launched him into a series of graded stakes races that would define his career. He made a total of 25 starts, with 18 of those being in graded stakes races, cementing his place as one of the most durable and consistent horses in Bourbon Lane's stable. His wins include the Grade 2 Super Derby, while notable placings include second in the Grade 1 Donn Handicap and the Clark Handicap.
What makes Bourbon Courage's story even more special is how he defied expectations. He was known for his toughness, versatility, and heart, always giving his best against top competition. A $15,000 purchase, he far outperformed his price tag, showcasing the incredible eye for talent that McMahon and Hill bring to the table. Bourbon Courage’s career not only validated their expertise but also put Bourbon Lane Stable on the map for identifying value at yearling sales.
As Uno Mas Bourbon prepares to follow in the hoofprints of this legacy, we can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and nostalgia. Like Bourbon Courage, Uno Mas Bourbon represents the very best of what Bourbon Lane Stable strives for—great horses, great people, and great bourbon.
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