Monthly Archives: August 2016

Tapizar ‘Rising Star’ American Pastime targeting Grade 1 Jerkens after allowance score

American Pastime, the promising 3-year-old Tapizar colt who earned “TDN Rising Star” status for his 4½-length debut victory March 11, returned to the Santa Anita winner’s circle June 11 after a similarly impressive allowance score.

Tapwrit gives sire Tapit third Belmont Stakes winner in four years

Gainesway’s champion sire Tapit reached another milestone June 10 when his son Tapwrit won the 149th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. For the third time in four years, a son of Tapit has won the “Test of the Champion.”

Tapizar debutante impresses for Pletcher at Gulfstream

Tapizar debutante Firefoot, a Keeneland September Book 1 graduate, overcame a slow beginning to score impressively in her unveiling June 4 at Gulfstream Park.