A colt born Jan. 6 at Castleton Lyons near Lexington is the first reported foal for Taiba (Gun Runner–Needmore Flattery, by Flatter). Bred by Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate, the chestnut colt is out of Wecallherqueenmary (Exaggerator), whose unraced dam is a full-sister to late champion Speightstown. Castleton Lyons purchased the mare for $200,000 at the 2021 Keeneland November sale.
“He's a good foal, a lot of quality,” said Castleton Lyons's Pat Hayes. “He looks athletic and more like Taiba than the mare. Very good shoulder and hip, powerful forearm and a lot of bone. We're very happy with him.”
Taiba won the GI Pennsylvania Derby, GI Santa Anita Derby, and GI Malibu Stakes during his 3-year-old campaign in 2022, as well as finished third to Flightline in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. He was a $1.7-million Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old purchase by Zedan Racing Stables and bred 200 mares in his first book. Taiba will stand the 2025 season for $30,000 at Spendthrift Farm.
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