Tapiture will relocate from Darby Dan Farm in Lexington, Kentucky to stand at Highfield Stock Farm in Alberta, Canada for the 2025 breeding season, the farm announced Friday.
The son of North American leading sire Tapit has stood at Darby Dan Farm since his retirement to stud in 2016, and stood for a fee of $7,500 in 2024. His stud fee for 2025 will be $6,000 Canadian, the farm said.
“Tapiture previously stood at Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky, where he passed down his speed and durability to his progeny,” said Highfield's Adrian Munro. “With 40 black-type winners and average earnings per starter exceeding $68,000, Tapiture will be uniquely positioned in the stallion market in Alberta to provide breeders with exceptional quality.”
Tapiture earned over $1.5 million on the track, including graded stakes victories at ages 2, 3, and 4, and finished second behind Goldencents in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. He won or placed in 11 graded stakes.
Tapiture's progeny have earned over $35 million, and over $7 million in 2024. He has sired 40 black-type winners from six crops, including millionaire and Grade I performer Jesus Team. He sired a career-high 162 winners in 2023 and has had 157 in 2024.
“This move represents an exciting new chapter for Highfield Stock Farm and breeders in Alberta, as we look forward to the significant contributions Tapiture will bring to the Canadian breeding
landscape,” said Highfield Stock Farm in the release.
“Tapiture is a top-class stallion who produces superb racehorses. He was very successful at Darby Dan, and while we will miss him, we are delighted that Highfield Stock Farm, a highly
professional Canadian operation, will continue his stallion career,” said John Phillips.
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