Local Knowledge (Yaupon–Chestnut Street, by Scat Daddy), named a debut 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard and impressive winner of this year's GII Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, will enter stud at his owner's Spendthrift Farm in 2027, the nursery announced via press release Wednesday.Bred in Kentucky by Stoneriggs Farm, the bay was a $260,000 Keeneland Septmber yearling purchase in 2024 and improved into a $625,000 OBS April 2-year-old in training purchase. Turned over to trainer Todd Pletcher, Local Knowledge graduated at first asking at Keeneland last October, defeating a field that included future GI Curlin Florida Derby winner and Classic-placed Commandment (Into Mischief).An allowance third off an eight-month absence, Local Knowledge led home a 1-2 finish for his sire over Solitude Dude in Saratoga's GII Amsterdam Stakes, earning a 103 Beyer Speed Figure. Placed in the GI H. Allen Jerkens Stakes and in the Bourbon Flight Stakes, Local Knowlege retires with a record of 2-1-2 from five starts and earnings of $333,633.“We're excited to welcome Local Knowledge to our stallion roster,” said Ned Toffey, General Manager and COO of Spendthrift Farm. “Yaupon has made an immediate impact as a young sire, and Local Knowledge is another example of the talent he's passing along. He's an outstanding physical with the speed, pedigree, and athleticism that breeders are looking for.“We believe he has all the qualities to make an exciting stallion prospect, and we look forward to giving him every opportunity to succeed at stud.”The post Local Knowledge To Stand at Spendthrift In 2027 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.