Well-Bred Tapit Colt Romps to ‘Rising Stardom’ at Gulfstream

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Whisper Hill Farm homebred Charge It (c, 3, Tapit–I'll Take Charge, by Indian Charlie), a hard-fought, narrow second to GIII Sam F. Davis S. entrant Volcanic (Violence) going a one-turn mile on debut at Gulfstream Jan. 8, romped to a 'TDN Rising Star' graduation at Gulfstream Saturday.

Drawn widest of all in post 10 going a mile once again, the 1-5 favorite cleared the field through an opening quarter in :24.24. Getting some separation three furlongs from home, Charge It hit the top of the lane in complete control and opened daylight from there without being seriously asked to graduate by a flashy six or seven lengths in 1:35.55.

Charge It was produced by the winning mare I'll Take Charge, a $2.2 million KEESEP yearling purchase by Mandy Pope's operation. The 10-year-old is a daughter of bluehen mare Take Charge Lady, who is responsible for champion Will Take Charge (Unbridled's Song), GISW Take Charge Indy (A.P. Indy), MGSW & GISP As Time Goes By (American Pharoah); and Charming (Seeking the Gold), the dam of champion Take Charge Brandi (Giant's Causeway) and MGISW Omaha Beach (War Front).

Charge It is the 49th 'TDN Rising Star' by perennial leading sire Tapit.

Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0. O/B-Whisper Hill Farm LLC (KY); T-Todd Pletcher.

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