“Always Bet on the Gray Horse” : Fans Left in Awe After Admiring the Beauty of One of the Kentucky Derby Favorites

With the Kentucky Derby approaching soon, there is a buzz of excitement among fans who are rooting for their favorite horses. Amidst this excitement, an amazing post by Kentucky Derby on Instagram starred the horse Tapit Trice. Bought for $1.3 million by Mandy Pope during the Keeneland Yearling sale in 2021, this horse is one of the top competitors for the Kentucky Derby.

Currently ranking at the 4th position, Tapit Trice has a strong possibility of winning this year’s Kentucky Derby. While some fans praised Tapit’s beauty, other fans said that they will cheer for the three-year-old beaut. What makes Tapit Trice so special? Read on to find out!

Tapit Trice’s phenomenal performances made him one of the fan favorites

Tapit Trice was the winner of the GII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby in March 2023. After this, Tapit won the GI Blue Grass Stakes contest at Keeneland, earning 100 points with this win. This victory helped Tapit Trice to secure his place in the 149th Kentucky Derby that will be held on May 6.

Tapit is a 3-year-old colt trained by Todd Pletcher and owned by Whisper Farm LLC. In the 149th Kentucky Derby, he will be ridden by Luis Saez, a Panama City native who has won the Breeders Cup and the American Classic in the past.

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Tapit’s victory at the Gulfstream Park also makes him a strong contender who can defeat other favorites like Forte and Confidence Game in the Kentucky Derby. Arriving on 17th April at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, Tapit is now getting accustomed to his surroundings as he gears up for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. The recent Instagram post by Kentucky Derby gives fans a sneak peak of this extremely beautiful, grey horse. Thrilled to see Tapit Trice, fans gushed over the horse’s beauty and posted entertaining comments.

Fans show tremendous support and love for Tapit Trice

A fan commented, “He’s a beauty, love those grays!” Another fan, mesmerized by the horse’s beauty complimented, “Beautiful. Always bet on the gray horse.”

Later, a fan penned, “I will be cheering for Tapit Trice to win the Kentucky Derby.” Post this, one excited fann commented, “That may be my pick! forget stats, always go by looks.”  Afterwards, a fan also hinted at Tapit Trice’s huge potential. “Looks like a winner to me…has my bet”, the fan reacted.

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Fan comments indicate how Tapit Trice’s amazing looks have charmed them. Do you think Tapit Trice can beat other top contenders like Forte and Confidence Game and win the 149th Kentucky Derby? Share your thoughts in the comments section.