Tainted Love
Y16 Born
16. 3 Hand, TB, DK B, Stallion
16. 3 Hand, TB, DK B, Stallion
Pedigree
Sweeto Cheeto x Testimonial Circumstances
[Like A Cheetah x HOF Sweet Stalker] [Tainted Testimony x Moon Rain]
[Cheesy Louis x Special Spot] [BHOF Night Stalker x Sweet Melody] [Foundation x Foundation] [Foundation x Foundation]
Breeder: Battle Brook Stable
[Like A Cheetah x HOF Sweet Stalker] [Tainted Testimony x Moon Rain]
[Cheesy Louis x Special Spot] [BHOF Night Stalker x Sweet Melody] [Foundation x Foundation] [Foundation x Foundation]
Breeder: Battle Brook Stable
Personality
Tainted Love came off the truck with a boisterous neigh, causing a frenzy among the stallions and bringing consternation upon the broodmares. He isn't a horse to fade into the background. He's much too flashy and athletic to be a doorstop and he immediately attracted the attention of the staff at BBS. He is a warm and caring horse, obedient to perfection. He won't dare step ahead of any human holding his shank and he behaves even when surrounded by fillies. In that sense, Taint is an odd duck. He adores humans and loves the pomp and circumstance of track days. Nothing bothers him; not humans nor children, waving balloons or flying debris. He's solid and strong at every turn, the proverbial yin to everything else that Ripley owns.
Taint was coveted and there was a competition among the staff to be the first person to make a connection with the near black horse. Unfortunately for the humans, Taint loves everyone. He obeys every command and runs for everyone all the same. He is a terrific work horse, often clicking off impressive fractions without any company at all. If they want speed out of him, a mere pair of blinkers will sharpen him up and he'll take off like a bat out of hell. His unwavering trust in his jock makes him a dangerous foe in a race. He'll break anywhere in the field, take the kick back, run up the rail, run through the pack. It doesn't matter to him and it gives his jock endless confidence. Taint typically takes up position behind the front runners and pace pressers, moving along confidently with his ears pricked. His jock only has to chirp and push once for the colt to take off and run on the turn. He engages his competition quickly with a swift turn of foot and tends to put away weaker foes with ease. Confronted with closers or unwavering opponents, Taint's tenacity kicks in and he'll fight for all he's worth. |
Race StatsRetired Grade One
Race Record: 51-15-12-13 Surface: Dual | Distance: 7-12 Furlongs [Surface Supreme; 2 furlong ext. Applied] Leg Type: Stalker |
Workouts |
Y20 - Four Year Old Season |
Y19 - Three Year Old Season |
1st GHF Cox Plate* [9F/T] - Oct Wk 2 (5)
1st BSD Middle Forest Stakes* [9F/T] - Apr Wk 4 (5) 1st TW Windgall Stakes [8F/T] - Apr Wk 2 (2) 1st GHF Stable Face Off G2/1 Turf* [9F/T] - Mar Wk 5 (7) 1st BSD River Deep Hike* [10.5F/T] - Mar Wk 3 (5) 2nd TW Woodford Reserve Turf Classic* [9F/T] - Oct Wk 4 (3) 2nd BSD King Edward Stakes* [9F/T] - Sept Wk 2 (5) 2nd GHF Spring Cup G2 Turf* [10F/T] - Feb Wk 4 (4) 2nd GHF Cavallo Cup [11F/T] - Feb Wk 1 (3) 3rd GHF World Turf Cup* [10F/T] - Dec Wk 1 (4) 3rd GHF World Colt Cup* [10F/T] - Nov Wk 2 (5) 3rd GHF Caulfield Cup* [10F/T] - Sept Wk 4 (6) 3rd GHF Full Moon Derby* [9F/T] - July Wk 3 (3) 3rd TW Elate Stakes* [8F/T] - May Wk 4 (4) 3rd GHF Eden's March Mile* [8F/T] - May Wk 2 (4) 4th GHF Pegasus Stakes* [11F/T] - Aug Wk 3 (5) 4th GHF Anodyne Memorial Stakes* [10.5F/T] - Aug Wk 2 (6) 4th GHF Boitron Stakes [8.5F/D] - Feb Wk 3 (5) 5th TW Arlington Million Stakes* [10F/T] - July Wk 1 (6) |
1st GHF Highland Reel Stakes* [10F/T] - Oct Wk 2
1st TW Micawber Stakes [9F/T] - Sept Wk 4 1st GHF Ocean Cup [8F/D] - Aug Wk 1 1st BSD Majestic Warrior Stakes* [11F/T] - May Wk 2 1st GHF Unicorn Horn Turf* [10F/T] - Jan Wk 4 1st BSD Harlestine Derby [11F/D] - Jan Wk 2 2nd GHF Sand Challenge Classic* [10F/S] - Dec Wk 4 2nd BSD Hallway Stakes [8F/T] - Sept Wk 2 2nd BSD Forestry Stakes* [8F/T] - Mar Wk 3 3rd GHF November Turf Stakes [11F/T] - Nov Wk 2 3rd GHF Autumn Cup Grade Three Turf* [10F/T] - Aug Wk 4 3rd TW Prince Of Wales Stakes* [9.5F/D] - July Wk 2 3rd TW LeComte Stakes* [9.5F/D] - Apr Wk 3 3rd TW Secretariat Stakes* [8F/T] - Apr Wk 2 4th BSD Instilled Regard Stakes* [8F/D] - Oct Wk 4 4th TW Queen's Plate* [10F/D] - June Wk 4 4th BSD Genuine Risk Stakes* [10F/D] - Feb Wk 3 5th TW Eddie Read Stakes* [12F/T] - Dec Wk 1 |
Y18 - Juvenile Season
1st TW Louisiana Champions Day Classic Stakes* - Dec Wk 3 [9F/T]
1st TW Lure Stakes - Sept Wk 1 [8F/T]
1st BSD Emilio Stakes - Apr Wk 2 [11F/T]
1st BSD Vagrancy Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [11F/D]
2nd TW Great White Way Stakes - Dec Wk 1 [10F/T]
2nd TW Eddy County Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8F/D]
2nd BSD Sailor Stakes - July Wk 3 [9F/D]
2nd TW In Stride Handicap* - Jan Wk 4 [9F/T]
2nd BSD Missile Belle Maiden - Jan Wk 2 [9F/D]
3rd TW Bonnie Heath Turf Cup - Oct Wk 1 [11F/T]
3rd BSD Finbar Stakes - Aug Wk 2 [9F/T]
3rd GHF FTH Juvenile Dirt* - May Wk 2 [9F/D]
3rd BSD Heavenly Grace Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 [9F/D]
4th BSD Plover Stakes - June Wk 4 [8F/T]
4th BSD Spring Lavender Stakes* - Feb Wk 4 [11F/D]
7th GHF Horseshoe Futurity* - Apr Wk 4 [10F/D]
1st TW Lure Stakes - Sept Wk 1 [8F/T]
1st BSD Emilio Stakes - Apr Wk 2 [11F/T]
1st BSD Vagrancy Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [11F/D]
2nd TW Great White Way Stakes - Dec Wk 1 [10F/T]
2nd TW Eddy County Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8F/D]
2nd BSD Sailor Stakes - July Wk 3 [9F/D]
2nd TW In Stride Handicap* - Jan Wk 4 [9F/T]
2nd BSD Missile Belle Maiden - Jan Wk 2 [9F/D]
3rd TW Bonnie Heath Turf Cup - Oct Wk 1 [11F/T]
3rd BSD Finbar Stakes - Aug Wk 2 [9F/T]
3rd GHF FTH Juvenile Dirt* - May Wk 2 [9F/D]
3rd BSD Heavenly Grace Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 [9F/D]
4th BSD Plover Stakes - June Wk 4 [8F/T]
4th BSD Spring Lavender Stakes* - Feb Wk 4 [11F/D]
7th GHF Horseshoe Futurity* - Apr Wk 4 [10F/D]