Slideshow: Tapit: 2014 Leading Sire
As a companion to the January 10, 2015 issue of The Blood-Horse, we present a look at Tapit's 2014 successes on the track and at the sales. view slideshow
Calder Derby
Race 7 at Calder Race Course on
- STK
- 1 1/8 miles
- $258,720
- 3 yo
- 4:00 PM
- 1:54.32
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Our Caravan | $13.20 | $4.00 | $2.60 |
| 2 | Ring Weekend | $2.20 | $2.10 | |
| 8 | Cleburne | $2.60 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (4-2) | $19.80 |
| $2 Trifecta (4-2-8) | $71.00 |
| $2 Superfecta (4-2-8-5) | $352.20 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Our Caravan
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9¾ | $155,000 |
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| 2 |
Ring Weekend
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3¾ | $50,000 |
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| 3 | Cleburne |
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½ | $25,000 |
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| 4 |
General Sham'mah
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1¾ | $12,500 |
| 5 |
Copa Del Rey
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1 | $7,500 |
| 6 |
Gaining Ground
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7 | $2,180 |
| 7 |
Racetrack Romance
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9½ | $2,180 |
| 8 |
Charlie the Boss
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4¾ | $2,180 |
| 9 |
Russian Humor
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$2,180 | |
| SCR | Tapicero | |||
Sharp Ring Weekend Ships for Twilight Derby
St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds' Ring Weekend, who has developed nicely into a solid turf runner, is the morning-line favorite for the $200,000 Twilight Derby (gr. IIT) Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park.
Ring Weekend Gets Through, Takes Hill Prince
St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds' favored Ring Weekend withstood an inquiry to win the $500,000 Hill Prince Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds at Belmont Park Oct. 4.
Classy Yanks vs. Euro Invaders in Hill Prince
You wouldn't be out of line if you called the $500,000 Hill Prince Stakes for 3-year-olds at Belmont Park Oct. 4 the best grade III race of the year.
Ring Weekend at Home on Turf in Saranac Win
Ring Weekend appears to have found a home on the grass after taking the $300,000 Saranac Stakes (gr. IIIT) by 2 3/4 lengths over longshot Smooth Daddy in the final stakes of the 2014 season at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 1.
Stonestreet Has Star in Making in Atreides
Employing his long, fluid stride, undefeated Atreides took another step forward at Gulfstream Park Aug. 30, capturing the $75,000 Monarchos Stakes by a remarkable 17 3/4 lengths for his third consecutive dominant victory.
Wallyanna Back for More in Saranac
After acing his graded stakes debut Aug. 8 with a 23-1 upset of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) at Saratoga, Wallyanna looks to continue his success Sept. 1 in the Saranac (gr. IIIT).
Tourist, Dettori Both Win on Spa Opening Card
Making his first start in stakes company, front-running Tourist put away Storming Inti rounding the turn for home and spurted clear in the stretch to take the $100,000 Sir Cat Stakes on opening day at Saratoga July 18.
Purse Increase Lures 12 to Ohio Derby
With a $300,000 purse, the 1 1/16-mile Ohio Derby has taken a step in the right direction in returning to the days when Lost Code, Broad Brush, Skip Away, Milwaukee Brew and Smarten graced the winner's circle.
Ring Weekend Returns in Sir Cat at Saratoga
The one-mile Sir Cat drew an eight-horse group for the opening day program July 18, led by Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Ring Weekend.
Kid Cruz Draws Rail for Belmont's Dwyer
Kid Cruz, overpowered in the Preakness (gr. I) this spring but a sparkling winner last time out in the Easy Goer, returns to Belmont Park in the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (gr. III) July 5.
Albano Flies Home in Pegasus Romp
Brereton Jones' homebred Albano swiftly moved to challenge the front-runners around the turn and romped away to an open-lengths victory Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) June 15 at Monmouth Park.
Ring Weekend, Uncle Sigh Top Pegasus Lineup
Ring Weekend, coming off a fifth in the Preakness, and Uncle Sigh, 14th in the Kentucky Derby, head a field of seven sophomores slated for the Pegasus Stakes June 15 at Monmouth Park that also marks the return of Albano.
That Handicapping Show: Preakness Stakes
- By Claire Novak
Is California Chrome the real deal? Will blinkers off help Bayern? Will up and coming Kid Cruz hit the board? All of these questions and more in this week's episode! watch video
Preakness News Update for May 16, 2014
Claire Novak updates us on developing news, how the athletes looked on the track, and the weather. California Chrome, Ring Weekend, Ria Antonia and more! watch video
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Ring Weekend Looks for Tampa-Type Performance
The owners of Ring Weekend are hoping his distant second-place finish in the Calder Derby isn't a true indication of his chances in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.
Preakness News Update for May 15, 2014
Claire Novak updates us on the Preakness Stakes new arrivals, how the athletes looked on the track and other developing news. Ring Weekend, California Chrome, Ria Antonia, Bayern, Pablo Del Monte, Dynamic Impact and more! Watch Video
Pimlico Welcomes Final Louisville Shippers
After the vans pulled in late the afternoon of May 14, all the contenders for the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) were on the grounds at Pimlico Race Course except for Ring Weekend, who will arrive May 15 before noon.
Gelded Ring Weekend Seeks Rare Preakness Win
West Point Thoroughbreds founder and president Terry Finley had to reach deep into his wallet to acquire Preakness Stakes contender Ring Weekend, a son of Tapit, at the 2012 Keeneland September yearling sale.
California Chrome to Arrive at Pimlico
Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome boarded a van at Churchill Downs at 10:17 a.m. Monday, May 12 for the first leg of his journey to Pimlico Race Course to headline the 139th Preakness Stakes Saturday, May 17.
Preakness Likely After Ring Weekend Breezes
Ring Weekend breezed six furlong in 1:13 1/5 at Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md. the morning of May 10 and appears likely for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Belmont
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Tonalist, Pletcher Duo Clash in Peter Pan
Looking ahead to the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), trainer Todd Pletcher sends out Commissioner and Matterhorn in the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes for 3-year-olds May 10, kicking off a big weekend of stakes action at Belmont Park.
Derby Runner-Up to Target Belmont Stakes
West Point Thoroughbreds' Commanding Curve, second in the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) to California Chrome, will target a run in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), his connections said May 5.
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