12/26/22

Another Eye-Catching Grade 1 for Taiba in Malibu

It was a third Grade 1 win of the year for TAIBA in the Malibu Stakes (G1) one start after finishing a strong third in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) in November. TAIBA was ready to go to war from the time they broke from the gate and settled just behind Forbidden Kingdom in the […]
12/01/22

Multiple Grade 1 Winner Taiba Targets G1 Malibu Stakes

Taiba, a two-time Grade 1 winner and one of the top 3-year-old males of his class, will aim to close out his 2022 campaign on a high note in the Malibu Stakes (G1) on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park for owner Zedan Racing and trainer Bob Baffert. The son of Gun Runner has been […]
09/26/22

TAIBA adds another G1 to resumé, Zedan Racing’s newest millionaire.

TAIBA returned this weekend to the winner’s circle, with a decisive victory in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1). After a well-timed break, TAIBA was angled inside on the first turn under rating, waiting patiently through the quick early fractions of the 1 1/8 mile race. Jockey Mike Smith then guided TAIBA wide advancing the […]
05/03/22

TAIBA prepares for the 148th Kentucky Derby (G1)

As the countdown to the first Saturday in May winds down, TAIBA has been putting in his final preparations for the “Run for the Roses.” The newly minted Grade 1 winner –after an impressive spring unveiling– posted his final workout on 4/28 at Santa Anita, going six furlongs in 1:12.80. Follow along with the excitement […]
04/18/22

#KYDerby Tales from the Crib: Taiba

Taiba will bid to defy nearly 140 years of Kentucky Derby (G1) history. Not since Leonatus, all the way back in 1883, has a colt won the Churchill Downs classic in just his third career start.  Yet if any sophomore can blithely shred that stat, it’s Taiba. His meteoric rise on the racetrack is no revelation to those […]
04/04/22

TAIBA earns Grade 1 honors and punches ticket to Kentucky Derby

After an impressive maiden breaking score early March, in only his second start TAIBA stepped up to the highest level and emerged triumphant in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), earning a spot in the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby next month. Breaking alertly from the outside, the 3-year-old son of Gun Runner tracked the […]
03/07/22

TAIBA impressive in Debut, earns a “Rising Star” tag from TDN

Zedan Racing’s TAIBA – a $1.7 million juvenile at last year’s Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale – made his long-awaited debut March 5th, and showed he’s all talent to earn “TDN Rising Star” honors. The overwhelming 1-2 favorite broke well, but had to settle for a pressing spot in between rivals early. Jockey John Velazquez tapped on […]
04/01/21

Zedan Racing secures standout Gun Runner colt for $1.7 million at Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream

Zedan Racing made quite the appearance at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale, purchasing the second highest-priced hip of the select group of 2-year-olds. A Gun Runner colt out of the Flatter mare Needmore Flattery, agent Gary Young went to $1.7 million to secure hip 181, the standout who breezed 10.1 during the breeze show on Monday. […]