The Secret to Tapit's Success
by Anne Peters
During the first weekend in February, he was represented by three graded stakes winners: Flashback, Honorable Dillon, and Tapicat.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Hollywood Oaks.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Hollywood Oaks.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Hollywood Oaks.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Hollywood Oaks.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Hollywood Oaks.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Hollywood Oaks.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Las Virgenes Stakes.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Las Virgenes Stakes.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Las Virgenes Stakes.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Las Virgenes Stakes.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Las Virgenes Stakes.
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Zazu wins the 2011 Las Virgenes Stakes.
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| Trainer | John W. Sadler |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. |
| Breeder | Summerhill Equine LLC |
Pedigree
| Zazu View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tapit | Pulpit |
| Tap Your Heels | ||
| Rhumb Line | Mr. Greeley | |
| Rose Rhapsody |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FTKNOV2008 Hip 47 |
Weanling | Meadowlands Stud | Gainesway, agent | $100,000 |
|
KEESEP2009 Hip 438 |
Yearling | Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Moss | Gainesway, agent | $285,000 |
|
KEENOV2012 Hip 149 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Katsumi Yoshida | Lane's End, agent | $2,100,000 |
Tapit Hits Graded Stakes Trifecta
Gainesway Farm's Tapit has three graded stakes winners in the span of about two hours Feb. 2. His winners, all 3-year-olds, came at Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, and Gulfstream.
Baffert's Flashback Makes Lewis Look Easy
Trainer Bob Baffert viewed the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) as a scrimmage for untested Flashback, and the talented son of Tapit proved he was ready for tougher with an easy tally at Santa Anita Park Feb. 2.
GI Winner Zazu Fetches $2.1M at Keeneland
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Dual grade I winner Zazu fetched $2.1 million from Katsumi Yoshida's Japan-based Northern Farm at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale Nov. 6. She was consigned by William S. Farish's Lane's End, agent.
Include Me Out Chasing 4th Straight in Vanity
Grade I winner Include Me Out puts her three-race victory streak on the line in the $250,000 Vanity Handicap (gr. I) Jan. 16 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Include Me Out Wins 3rd Graded Stakes of Year
Favored Include Me Out nailed down her third consecutive graded victory this year after overcoming pacesetter Ellafitz narrowly in the $150,000 Marjorie L. Everett Handicap (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park May 19.
Zazu, Include Me Out Head Marjorie Everett
Grade I winners Zazu and Include Me Out will battle in the $150,000 Marjorie L. Everett Handicap (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park May 19 in a race that also attracted multiple grade II winner Ellafitz.
Yoshida Acquires Half Sister to Zazu
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
On behalf of Katsumi Yoshida, Naohiro Hosoda went to $400,000 for Art Princess, a half sister to grade I winner Zazu (by Tapit), during the second session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
A Lot to Look Forward to in 2012
There is an impressive list of older horses returning next year. read blog
Hernon and Zazu: Track and Sales Successes
As director of sales at Gainesway Farm near Lexington, Michael Hernon works hard to make sure the nursery and its clients enjoy success with their horses. But this year, he had some notable achievements of his own to savor.
Twirling Candy Retired Because of Injury
Twirling Candy, who was being aimed for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 5, has been retired from racing because of an injury.
Zazu to Miss BC Ladies' Classic
Jerry and Ann Moss' three-time graded stakes winner Zazu will not start in the Nov. 4 Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs. The filly would have likely been one of the favorites in the $2 million race.
Zazu Peaks in Lady's Secret; Blind Luck Last
Zazu, coming from far out of it, charged down the center of the course to defeat Ultra Blend in the $250,000 Lady's Secret Stakes (gr. I) as 13-10 choice Blind Luck failed to fire at Santa Anita Oct. 1.
Breeders' Cup Chat: Will Youth Be Served?
Several top 3-year-olds face older horses in huge weekend of racing. read blog
All Eyes On Blind Luck in Lady's Secret
After getting most of the summer off, late-running sensation Blind Luck will return to action in the $250,0000 Lady's Secret Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita.
Ultra Blend Stirs Up Hirsch Stunner
Ultra Blend, an ultra-consistent California-bred 5-year-old mare, became a grade I winner with a hard-fought neck victory over Zazu in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar.
Ultra Blend Keeps Climbing in Clement Hirsch
Every time he's asked her, trainer Art Sherman says Ultra Blend has met the challenge. In the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. I) at Del Mar Aug. 6, the 5-year-old California-bred mare will take her biggest step yet.
Zazu Takes Rail to Brave Hollywood Oaks Win
Zazu won a rematch with Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Plum Pretty when she scraped the rail at the top of the stretch and drew off in the final strides to win the $147,000 Hollywood Oaks (gr. II) June 25
Plum Pretty Lands in Hollywood Oaks
Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Plum Pretty, coming off an illness that knocked her out of consideration for the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) in New York June 25, was entered instead in the $150,000 Hollywood Oaks (gr. II).
Oaks Winner 'Super Good' A Day Later
Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Plum Pretty came back "super good" from her impressive score in Friday's $1 million Kentucky Oaks, according to Jim Barnes.
Plum Pretty Pulls Out Kentucky Oaks Thriller
Peachtree Stable's Plum Pretty, a daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, holds off the late charge of St. John's River to win the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/4/2011
Lenny briefs us on Comma to the Top, Jerry Moss & Zazu, Master of Hounds and the weather. Watch Video
Joyful Victory Favored in Deep Oaks Field
Fox Hills Farms' Joyful Victory, runaway winner of Oaklawn Park's Honeybee (gr. III) and Fantasy (gr. II) in her past two starts, tops a stellar cast of 13 3-year-old fillies entered in the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
2011 Kentucky Oaks Field
A visual look at the fillies in the 2011 Kentucky Oaks. View Slideshow
2011 Ky Oaks - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win this year's Kentucky Oaks? Will it be a Joyful Victory? Is it time for a Summer Soiree? Are you expecting a Street Storm? Or will the results be Plum Pretty? Predict the Order
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