Tapizar (May 6, 2008 – December 15, 2020) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for his wins in the San Fernando Stakes and Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
Background
Tapizar was a bay horse with a stripe on his head. His sire was Tapit, a champion sire who has sired four Belmont Stakes winners in Tonalist, Creator, Tapwrit, and Essential Quality as well as February Stakes winner Testa Matta. His dam was Winning Call, whose sire was Sovereign and Eclipse Award winner Deputy Minister.
Career
Two-year old season
As a two-year-old Tapizar ran four times. The first race was a maiden Special Weight at Monmouth Park. At the start he broke off well and settled in third, and by the half a mile pole he took the lead. He kept it until the home stretch, where he faded out of contention, finishing third. His next race was also at Monmouth Park. This time, he ran against future champions Pants on Fire, and Mucho Macho Man. At the start of the race, Tapizar stumbled badly, unseated the rider, and did not finish.
