Tapiture to Stand at Highfield Farm in Okotoks for 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 4, 2024

Highfield Stock Farm is thrilled to announce that Tapiture will stand at the farm for the 2025 breeding season. A son of the breed-defining stallion Tapit, who has sired earners exceeding $211 million and produced leading North American sires such as Constitution, Tapiture embodies exceptional quality in the breeding shed.

On the racetrack, Tapiture displayed remarkable ability and durability, amassing $1,536,820 in earnings, including graded stakes victories at ages 2, 3, and 4, as well as a notable second-place finish behind the brilliant Goldencents in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, where he achieved a career-high E figure of 123. Tapiture boasts 11 graded stakes wins or placements, solidifying his status as a top competitor.

With a proven pedigree and an outstanding performance record, Tapiture has also excelled as a sire. His progeny have achieved remarkable success on the track, accumulating over $35 million in earnings, with over $7 million in 2024 alone. He has sired 40 black-type winners from six crops, including millionaire and Grade 1 performer Jesus Team. Tapiture has consistently outperformed top sires like American Pharoah, Constitution, and Curlin in producing winners, with a career high of 162 in 2023 and 157 already 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.

"Tapiture previously stood at Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky, where he passed down his speed and durability to his progeny. 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," Adrian Munro of Highfield Stock Farm.

"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," John Phillips of Darby Dan.

Tapiture will stand for a 2025 fee of $6,000 CDN Live Foal. For more information, contact Jennifer Buck at Highfield Stock Farm at 403-660-6859 or jbuck@highfieldstockfarm.ca.

About Highfield Stock Farm: With a primary focus on thoroughbred horse breeding, Highfield Stock Farm is one of Alberta’s leading consignors and represents clients throughout the province. In addition to thoroughbred breeding and boarding, Highfield maintains a strong racing stable, partnering with horses racing across North America and select locations in Europe.