6Tappan Street

Owner

WinStar Farm LLC, CHC, Inc. and Cold Press Racing

Trainer

Brad H. Cox

Jockey

Saez, Luis

Breeder

Blue Heaven Farm

Earnings

$619,400

Color

Bay

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Who is Kentucky Derby horse Tappan Street?

Tappan Street, a bay colt by leading sire Into Mischief out of Virginia Key (by Distorted Humor), has emerged as a serious Kentucky Derby contender following an impressive 1 1/4-length victory in the 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Trained by Brad Cox, this WinStar Farm, CHC, and Cold Press Racing-owned colt has shown remarkable progression through his three career starts, compiling a record of two wins and one second while earning $643,400.

His pedigree combines Into Mischief's brilliant speed with Distorted Humor's stamina influence through his dam's side, suggesting he should handle classic distances. His running style has evolved from his maiden win at seven furlongs to showing tactical versatility in routes, demonstrating the ability to either press the pace or settle and make one run. His recent stakes victory at nine furlongs was particularly impressive, as he settled three-wide before asserting his dominance in the stretch to win by 1 1/4 lengths. His consistent workout pattern at Payson Park, including a sharp five-furlong move in 1:01.80, indicates he's maintaining his conditioning while developing stamina.

The colt's rapid progression from maiden winner to graded stakes performer, combined with his efficient stride and professional demeanor, suggests he has the potential to handle the Kentucky Derby's 1 1/4-mile distance. Under Cox's patient handling, Tappan Street appears to be peaking at the right time for the Triple Crown trail.

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Pedigree

Sire Name Into Mischief

Dam Name Virginia Key

Speed Rating

Lifetime Best : 99

Derby News April 21, 2025

Kentucky Derby Update: American Promise, Tappan Street Hit the Track; Coal Battle, Admire Daytona (JPN) Slated for Tuesday Works

WinStar Farm, CHC Inc. and Cold Press Racing’s Florida Derby (GI) winner Tappan Street and BC Stables’ Virginia Derby winner American Promise made their initial pre-Derby appearances on the main track at Churchill Downs Monday morning.

Horse Profile April 1, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Tappan Street

WinStar Farm, CHC, Inc., and Cold Press Racing’s Tappan Street punched his ticket to Louisville after earning 100 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following a 1 ¼-length triumph in the $1,020,000 Florida Derby (G1) at...

Derby News March 29, 2025

Tappan Street punches ticket to Louisville in Florida Derby; Five G wires Gulfstream Park Oaks

With only two previous starts to his credit, Tappan Street entered Saturday's $1.02 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park among the least experienced runners in the field of 10. But the son of Into Mischief performed like an old pro in the 1 1/8-mile...