Rattle N Roll, a celebrated thoroughbred racehorse with earnings approaching $4 million, has officially retired from racing at the age of seven due to bone bruising. Co-owner Mike Mackin from Lucky Seven Stable announced that Rattle N Roll is set to embark on a new chapter as a stallion in Saudi Arabia, beginning in 2027.
Transition to Stallion Career
Rattle N Roll had been under the management of Lucky Seven Stable for most of his racing career. Recently, a partnership was formed with Sharaf Mohammed Al Hariri, a businessman from Saudi Arabia. Mackin indicated that Lucky Seven Stable would transfer complete ownership of the son of Connect to Al Hariri’s organization. The paperwork is expected to be finalized shortly. Currently, Rattle N Roll is resting at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Magdalena Farm in Central Kentucky while preparations for his future unfold.
Horse Racing Nation was the first to break the news of Rattle N Roll’s retirement, highlighting it during a tour of McPeek’s stable. Although Mackin did not disclose the name of the Saudi Arabian farm that will host Rattle N Roll, he emphasized that Al Hariri’s aim is to contribute to the growth of Thoroughbred breeding within the region.
A Legacy in the Middle East
Rattle N Roll has already gained considerable recognition in the Middle East, having won the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G3) in 2025 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. He later participated in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), finishing fifth, and also competed in the Dubai World Cup (G1), where he finished eighth. His affinity for the track continued as he returned to King Abdulaziz Racecourse, racing in the Saudi Cup again this past winter.
Notably, Rattle N Roll captured the 2021 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland. Throughout his career, he achieved a remarkable distinction by winning graded stakes races at ages 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Although he faced challenges in 2023, finishing unplaced in three starts, Rattle N Roll retires with an impressive record of 11 wins, three seconds, and three thirds over 33 lifetime races.
End of an Era for Lucky Seven Stable
Rattle N Roll’s retirement marks the conclusion of competitive racing for Lucky Seven Stable, a partnership primarily involving the Mackin family. The family has decided to step away from racehorse ownership. In addition to Rattle N Roll, Lucky Seven Stable has previously campaigned other graded stakes winners, including Smile Happy and Minister’s Baby. Mackin has now transitioned to racing horses under a different banner, MJM Racing.
Despite the promising prospects for Rattle N Roll’s career as a stallion, Mackin acknowledges that the horse’s pedigree may limit his appeal in markets such as Kentucky. He pointed out that while American breeders often seek speed in a stallion, Rattle N Roll is known more for his finishing, highlighting that he can effectively close races, clocking times of roughly 23 seconds at the end of longer distances.
Looking ahead, Mackin believes that Rattle N Roll will find a fulfilling life and career at the Saudi breeding farm. He views the decision for Rattle N Roll’s relocation not just as a career change, but as an opportunity for the horse’s legacy to continue in a new and supportive environment.