Abel Tasman

Bay Filly
Born 2014
KY-Bred

Abel Tasman, Mike Smith up, on her way to winning the G1 Acorn
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Abel Tasman (red) Mike Smith up, on her way to winning the G1 Acorn
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Owner China Horse Club
Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York. — Owner China Horse Club Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York.

Bob Baffert
Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York. — Bob Baffert Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York.

Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York.
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Mike Smith celebrates after winning the 87th Running of the Acorn at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017.
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Mike Smith guides Abel Tasman to the win in the 87th running of The Acorn at Belmont Park June10, 2017 in Elmont, N.Y.
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Owner walkin
Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York. — Owner walkin Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York.
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Abel Tasman with Mike Smith win the 87th Running of The Acorn (GI) at Belmont Park over Salty (#8) with Joel Rosario on June 10, 2017.
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Abel Tasman with Mike Smith win the 87th Running of the Acorn (GI) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017.
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#13 Abel Tasman breaks the gate in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks May 5, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Abel Tasman breaks the gate in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks May 5, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1)

The post parade for the 143rd Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.

(May 5, 2017) Abel Tasman, Mike Smith up, wins the 143rd Running of the Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks

Abel Tasman saddle cloth with flower blanket after the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.

Abel Tasman with Mike Smith heads towards the winners' circle after the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.

The 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks the first time by the stands at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.

Abel Tasman with Mike Smith win the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017

Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1)
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 5, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1) Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 5, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

The start of the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.

Rainy weather kept many people from witnessing Abel Tasman's last-to-first run in the 2017 Kentucky Oaks.

The start of the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks (GI) at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.

Mike Smith takes Abel Tasman, outside, from last to first in the Kentucky Oaks.

Abel Tasman and Mike Smith leading the field down the strech in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Abel Tasman, Mike Smith up, wins the 143rd Running of the Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks

The field leaving the staring gate in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Abel Tasman leading the field down the strech in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

l-r Bode Baffert, Bob Baffert and Teo Ah Khing with China Horse Club. Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1)

Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1)
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 5, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Abel Tasman with Mike Smith wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1) Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 5, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Abel Tasman on the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017 preparing for the Kentucky Oaks.
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Abel Tasman - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-04-17

Dana Barnes goes out for morning exercise with filly Abel Tasman Wednesday morning May 4, 2017 in preparation for tomorrow's running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Abel Tasman - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17

Abel Tasman - Paddock Schooling - Churchill Downs - 050217

Abel Tasman
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Abel Tasman Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Abel Tasman - Churchill Downs - May 2, 2017
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Schooling, Abel Tasman
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Schooling, Abel Tasman Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Abel Tasman - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17

Abel Tasman - Churchill Downs - May 1, 2017
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Abel Tasman - Santa Anita, April 28, 2017

Abel Tasman - Santa Anita, April 22, 2017

Abel Tasman worked 4 furlongs in :48.40 at Santa Anita on Feb. 2

Clearsky Stables' Abel Tasman and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Grade I $300,000 Starlet on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA.

Clearsky Stables' Abel Tasman and jockey Joseph Talamo, left, blow by favored American Gal and Mike Smith to win the Grade I $300,000 Starlet on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Los Alamitos Race Course,

Abel Tasman's trainer Simon Callaghan. left. and jockey Joseph Talamo celebrate after winning the Grade I $300,000 Starlet on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA.

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Abel Tasman Too Strong in Acorn

Abel Tasman, winner of the May 5 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1), put on another last-to-first showcase when she shot up the rail and withstood a challenge from Salty to capture the $700,000 Acorn Stakes (G1).

Kentucky Oaks Winner Abel Tasman Cuts Back in Acorn

Abel Tasman will cut back in distance when the daughter of Quality Road tries the one-turn mile of the Acorn Stakes (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park.

Acorn in Play for Kentucky Oaks Winner Abel Tasman

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 12, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Abel Tasman emerged none the worse for wear following her 1 1/4-lengths Oaks triumph and could resurface in the June 10 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park should she continue to enthuse her Hall of Fame conditioner with her ability to bounce back.

China Horse Club Grabs Signature Win in Kentucky Oaks

China Horse Club bloodstock manager Michael Wallace predicts Abel Tasman's Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) victory May 5 at Churchill Downs would make waves in China.

Kentucky Oaks Post Race Press Conference

May 5, 2017
Triple Crown

Connections of Kentucky Oaks winner Abel Tasman talk about their big win.

Kentucky Oaks News Update

By Claire Novak
May 5, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak recaps Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs.

Abel Tasman Storms Home to Win Kentucky Oaks

By Frank Angst
May 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

China Horse Club and Clearsky Farms' Abel Tasman rallied on the outside in the stretch to score a 1 1/4-length victory May 5 in the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Abel Tasman Gears Up for Kentucky Oaks Run

By Jeremy Balan
April 28, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

Abel Tasman went on the work tab for seven furlongs in 1:25 3/5, but was asked for more run after the wire by jockey Martin Garcia and continued to run strongly well into the clubhouse turn at Santa Anita Park.

Paradise Woods Romps in Santa Anita Oaks

By Jeremy Balan
April 8, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

Following in the footsteps of former stablemate Beholder, the lightly raced daughter of Union Rags romped by 11 3/4 lengths April 8 in the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G1).

Paradise Woods Steps Up for Santa Anita Oaks

By Jeremy Balan
April 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

In the days following four-time champion Beholder's departure from the barn of Richard Mandella, the Hall of Fame trainer was asked a simple question—what's next?

Abel Tasman Moved to Baffert After Silks Mix-Up

By Jeremy Balan
March 9, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

China Horse Club and Clearsky Farms' Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender Abel Tasman has been moved from trainer Simon Callaghan to the barn of Bob Baffert, Callaghan said March 9.

Unique Bella Game in Santa Ysabel Win

By Jeremy Balan
March 4, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

Don Alberto Stable's Unique Bella finally got a challenge March 4 in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3), but shrugged it off in the final furlong to reestablish her standing as the current favorite for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Unique Bella Challenged by G1 Winners in Santa Ysabel

By Jeremy Balan
March 1, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

Unique Bella will take on two fresh grade 1 winners in her next step toward Churchill Downs on the first Friday in May in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3) March 4 at Santa Anita Park.

By J. Keeler Johnson
December 8, 2016
Handicapping

Baffert Has Strong Hand in Futurity & Starlet

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) and Starlet Stakes (gr. I).

Connections

Trainer	Bob Baffert
Jockey	Mike E. Smith
Owner	China Horse Club International Ltd. and Clearsky Farms
Breeder	Clearsky Farms

Pedigree

Abel Tasman View Five-Cross Pedigree	Quality Road	Elusive Quality
		Kobla
	Vargas Girl	Deputy Minister
		Wheatly Way

Auction History

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
KEESEP2015 Hip 732	Yearling		Clearsky Farms, agent	($65,000)

Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.

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