Equestrian Community Witnesses Retirement of $2,356,200 Worth Multiple Grade 1 Winner From Racing

Equestrian events are on the surge now, being placed alongside the top-tier sporting events. The equines and the jockeys are crossing career milestones, with the trainers having the greatest role to play. Recently, a three-year-old gelding, trained by Bob Baffert, took retirement from racing. Moreover, the horse is about to partake in his forthcoming stud career under proper guidance in its current residence.

With numerous accolades in its name, Taiba stands open to all the necessary resources to commence a successful stallion career. Spendthrift Farm welcomes the magnificent son of Gun Runner with open arms. Furthermore, they hope to cater to all his high-end needs.

Equestrian farm welcomes Taiba

In her three-year-old equine career, Taiba has clinched victory in Pennsylvania Derby (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Malibu Stakes (G1). Moreover, his features and finesse are sure to grab potential breeders’ attention. Having put up at $35,000, Taiba stays open to on-appointment inspection. Spendthrift general manager Ted Toffey said, “There are very few stallion prospects that tick all the boxes to use the old cliché. Taiba is certainly one of those horses that possesses everything commercial breeders are looking for today, and we believe he will be wildly popular”.

The well-known farm has trained several young sires, thus they believe that Taiba awaits good fortune. Owing to his triumphant history, the three-year-old looks hopeful about building a strong stallion career. Previously sheltered at Zedan Racing Stables, the horse had captivated the stable owner’s heart notably. Amr Zedan asserted, “Taiba is a special horse to us.” Being the first horse to jump from a six-furlong maiden, the equine’s future career looks bright.

As Gun Runner’s only three-time grade-winning son, Taiba takes racing retirement after earning $2,356,200. Here are some of the exceptional wins of the exceptional chestnut.

Taiba’s career history

In 2022, Taiba was the top 3-year-old in North America, coming in second place to Epicentre in the voting for the Eclipse Awards’ Champion 3-Year-Old Male. The gifted chestnut, who cost $1.7 million to buy at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale as a 2-year-old, broke his maiden by 7 12 lengths at Santa Anita. He completed the race in 1:09 4/5 over six furlongs, earning TDN Rising Star honours. Furthermore, he also achieved a dazzling Beyer Speed Figure of 103, making it one of the fastest maiden victories this century.

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Taiba accomplished another feat five weeks later when he came back to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1). Interestingly, he clinched victory in just his second start and first time around a two-turn track. He received a 102 Beyer rating and a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1). The three-year-old became popular as the quickest horse entering the coveted Run for the Roses last year. All thanks to his commanding 2 14-length victory in 1:48 2/5 for 1 1/8 miles.

While more such wins and accolades await him, Taiba is all set to get pampered at the Lexington Farm. For scheduling an inspection, Des, Mark, and Brian are available for calls.

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