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Pleasant Tap

1987, Pleasant Colony – Never Knock, by Stage Door Johnny
2010 fee: $10,000
First Year at Stud: 1993
Standing at: Lane's End
Box 626, Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (859) 873-7300
Fax: (859) 873-3746
Website: www.lanesend.com
Email: lanesend@lanesend.com
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Pleasant Tap
Race Record

AgeStarts1st (SW)2nd (sp)3rd (sp)Earnings
251 (1)1 (1)1 $80,725
393 (1)2 (2)1 (1)$210,530
481 1 (1)3 (3)$470,000
5104 (4)5 (4)0 $1,959,914
329 (6)9 (8)5 (4)$2,721,169
(RI: 70.89)
(5, 10f, Career best Rag# 1 1/4)

At 2: 1st Sunny Slope S. ($80,275, SA, 7f, 1:22.40, dftd. Grand Canyon, Doyouseewhatisee), 2nd Hoist the Flag S.-G2 ($114,600, Hol, to Single Dawn, by a nose, dftd. Doyouseewhatisee).

At 3: 1st Malibu S.-G2 ($112,600, SA, 7f, 1:21.60, dftd. Bedeviled, Due to the King), An allowance (Bel, 8.5f, 1:42.20, by 3 1/4 lengths, dftd. Out of Place, Indian Toss [Arg]), An allowance (SA, 8f, 1:38, dftd. T. V. Rebel, Video Ranger), 2nd Lexington S.-G2 ($112,900, Kee, to Home At Last, dftd. Thirty Slews), Native Diver H.-G3 ($108,500, Hol, to Warcraft, by a nose, dftd. Go and Go [Ire]), 3rd Kentucky Derby-G1 ($756,000, CD, to Unbridled, Summer Squall).

At 4: 1st An allowance (Dmr, 6.5f, 1:16.27, dftd. Ask the Man, Sir Beaufort), 2nd Breeders' Cup Sprint-G1 ($916,000, CD, to Sheikh Albadou [GB], dftd. Robyn Dancer), 3rd Santa Anita H.-G1 ($1,000,000, SA, to Farma Way, Festin [Arg]), San Bernardino H.-G2 ($271,400, SA, to Anshan [GB], Louis Cyphre [Ire]), Goodwood H.-G2 ($264,800, SA, to The Prime Minister, Marquetry).

At 5: Champion Older Male, 1st Jockey Club Gold Cup-G1 (Rag# 1 1/4) ($850,000, Bel, 10f, 1:58.95, by 4 1/2 lengths, dftd. Strike the Gold, A.P. Indy), Suburban H.-G1 ($537,500, Bel, 10f, 2:00.33, dftd. Strike the Gold, Defensive Play), Commonwealth Breeders' Cup S.-G3 ($161,750, Kee, 7f, 1:22.40, by 2 1/2 lengths, dftd. To Freedom, Run On the Bank), Churchill Downs H.-G3 ($85,425, CD, 7f, 1:22.32, dftd. Take Me Out, Cantrell Road), 2nd Breeders' Cup Classic-G1 ($2,748,000, GP, to A.P. Indy, dftd. Jolypha), Metropolitan H.-G1 ($500,000, Bel, to Dixie Brass, dftd. In Excess [Ire]), Woodward S.-G1 ($500,000, Bel, to Sultry Song, dftd. Out of Place), Nassau County H.-G2 ($500,000, Bel, to Strike the Gold, by a neck, dftd. Sultry Song).


Three Cross


Pleasant Tap
Pleasant Colony
Never Knock
His Majesty
Sun Colony
Stage Door Johnny
Never Hula
*Ribot
Flower Bowl
Sunrise Flight
*Colonia
Prince John
Peroxide Blonde
Never Bend
Hula Hula
Five Cross
Dosage profile: (6-5-16-7-6): DI: 0.90 CD: -0.05

Pleasant Tap
Female Family

NEVER KNOCK, by Stage Door Johnny. Winner at 3 and 4, $29,035. Dam of 6 winners, including—

PLEASANT TAP (c. by Pleasant Colony). Subject stallion.

GO FOR GIN (c. by Cormorant). 5 wins at 2 and 3, $1,380,866, Kentucky Derby-G1, Remsen S.-G2, Preview S.-L, Chief's Crown S.-L, 2nd Preakness S.-G1, Belmont S.-G1, etc. Sire.

Navy Knock (f. by Bold Navy). Dam of—

PERCEIVED VALUE (f. by Present Value). 7 wins at 2 and 3, $97,853, Delta Queen S., Mt. St. Helens H., 2nd Marian S.-L, etc. Producer.

Moscow Tap. Dam of Halo's Stride (c. by Strodes Creek, 4 wins, $233,209, 2nd Spiral S.-G2).


Never Hula, by Never Bend. 7 wins, 2 to 4, $88,564, 3rd Seashore S., Correction H., Jockey Club of Buenos Aires S. Sister to HULA BEND (dam of HULA CHIEF [NZ], HULA DRUM [NZ]). Dam of 9 foals, all to race, 7 winners, including—

She Might Hula (f. by Caucasus). 3 wins, $26,479 in New Zealand, 2nd Trentham S.-G3. Dam of—

=HULASTRIKE (NZ) (c. by Straight Strike). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $129,479 in New Zealand and Australia, highweight at 5-7 fur. in New Zealand at 3, New Zealand 2000 Guineas-G1, etc.

=Yamanin Vital (NZ) (c. by *Sir Tristram). 5 wins, $1,320,363 in Japan, 2nd Naruo Kinen. Sire.

=It's Hula Time (NZ). Winner at 3 in Australia and New Zealand. Dam of =HULACHINE (NZ) (f. by Tale of the Cat).

Never Babble. Winner at 2, $14,422. Dam of—

DON'T SAY HALO (c. by Halo). 4 wins, $175,340, Cinema H.-G2, Spotlight H.-L, etc. Sire.

Pleasant Tap
2009 Auction Results

PLEASANT TAP, 87, Pleasant Colony—Never Knock, by Stage Door Johnny

Weanlings: 27 reg fls., 2 off., 1 sold, $2,500 (13.33), XSF 0.10, 1 c. $2,500, [lifetime avg: 57 sold, $27,500]

c, Kat Can Dance (KEENOV3262)Taylor Made Sales Agency, agt.Tim Holland$2,500
f, Unbridled Ashley (KEENOV3063)Lane's End, agt.($22,000)RNA

Yearlings: 90 reg fls., 32 off., 25 sold, $12,834 avg. (56.23), XSF 0.86, $5,500 med. (39.58), 9 c. $17,888 avg., 16 f. $9,991 avg., [lifetime avg: 317 sold, $35,037]

c, =After All (Ire) (KEEJAN697)Liberty Road StablesGary Owens$1,000
c, Biding Time (KEESEP3445)Lane's End, agt.Eisaman Equine Services$10,000
f, Bird's Choice (OBSJAN235)Green Lane Farm South, agt.Happy Racing Inc.$1,000
f, Boderica (FTMSEP230)Becky Merkel, agt.Debbie Schaber$1,300
f, Chasing Yield (KEESEP5005)Lane's End, agt.Aaron L. Loden and Big Oak Farm$1,700
f, Dior's Angel (ONTSEP109)Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agt.Mike Carroll$9,284
c, Dixie Bust (KEESEP3489)Runnymeade Farm, agt.Kenneth G. McPeek$40,000
f, Elm Street (KEEJAN1179)Gainesway, agt.Robert Harvey$5,500
f, Force Majeure (FTMSEP385)Becky Merkel, agt.Dana Point Farm$2,000
c, Golden Rhythm (KEEJAN1217)Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agt.Milestone Farm$3,500
c, High Gale (KEEJAN1622)Taylor Made Sales Agency, agt.($1,200)RNA
f, Holy Chimes (KEESEP3552)Lane's End, agt.Wayne Sanders and Larry Hirsch$31,000
c, Ide Delight (KEESEP3978)Longfield Farm, agt.($19,000)RNA
f, Jazznwithwindy (FTMSEP461)Blake Agency, agt.($14,000)RNA
c, Leave No Prints (KEEJAN877)Denali Stud, agt.Raut LLC Bloodstock Agency$8,000
f, Little Miss Pamela (FTKOCT726)Nardelli Sales, agt.Midwest Thoroughbreds$10,000
c, Miami Vacation (ONTSEP185)Cara Bloodstock Stallion Management, agt.Roger L. Attfield$64,988
f, Minizig (KEESEP4426)Lane's End, agt.James C. Jenkins$1,000
f, Minnie's Meadow (KEESEP4427)Keith Lancaster, agt.Double Down Racing$42,000
c, Nanas Cozy Account (KEESEP3242)Eaton Sales, agt.($19,000)RNA
f, Nautical But Nice (FTMSEP577)Becky Merkel, agt.($9,500)RNA
f, Prairie City (KEESEP4483)Serendipity Farm, agt.John Treasure$2,500
f, Privateers Bay (FTMSEP631)Corner FarmEdward Maher and Marc Weller$10,000
f, Quiet N Low (ONTSEP232)Michael C. Byrne, agt.($4,642)RNA
f, Ruby Friday (ONTSEP241)Woodlands, agt.Trinity Racing Stable$18,568
c, Shoppingwithbetty (KEESEP1662)Stone Farm, agt.John Black$5,000
f, Six Zeroes (KEESEP3739)Pope McLean, agt.Mac Fly Enterprises$4,000
f, Splashing Fancy (FTNAUG326)Summerfield, agt.Journeyman Bloodstock, agt.$5,000
f, Stormtown (KEESEP2940)J. Kirk Robison and Judy RobisonGlen Todd$15,000
c, Sweap Clean (KEESEP1285)Select Sales, agt.Sparta Racing$25,000
c, Wee Irish Star (FTMSEP147)Huntingfields($11,500)RNA
c, Zip (FTMSEP174)Perrone Sales Ltd., agt.Dennis Fisher$3,500

Two-year-olds: 77 reg fls., 4 off., 4 sold, $35,625 avg. (58.14), XSF 3.56, $32,000 med. (63.59), 3 c. $22,500 avg., 1 f. $75,000, [lifetime avg: 74 sold, $49,037]

g, Blackjack Angel (BESMAY205)Sutherland FarmEfrain Hernandez$3,500
c, Esther's Joy (OBSJUN419)Niall Brennan Stables, agt.T. M. Nance$37,000
c, Peaceful Place (KEEJAN1169)Everest Stables, Inc.Gale Sorensen Brophy and GSB Racing & Breeding$27,000
f, Six Zeroes (TATAPR106)Bansha House StablesBorje Olsson$75,000

Covering Sire: 58 mares bred, 6 off., 5 sold, $32,700 avg. (77.99), XSF 2.62, $26,000 med. (72.85), [lifetime avg: 120 sold, $47,278]

Island Escape (KEEJAN89)Everest Stables, Inc.Cecil O. Seaman, agt.$87,000
Kat Can Dance (KEEJAN1652)Taylor Made Sales Agency, agt.($24,000)RNA
Life's Great (KEEJAN1668)Taylor Made Sales Agency, agt.Dolphus C. Morrison$8,000
Minizig (KEEJAN1294)Lane's End, agt.St. George Farm$26,000
Savor (KEENOV3781)Lane's End, agt.W. L. Chatham$5,500
Wopping (KEENOV3078)Lane's End, agt.Lane's End Bloodstock$37,000

Pleasant Tap
2008 Auction Results

Pleasant Tap
Recent Winners and Stakes-Placed Runners

Nov 15 - Nov 22
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  • Spin the Wheel 1st Clm (Nov 17, MNR) Chart
  • Atavar 1st Clm (Nov 16, CMR) Chart


Pleasant Tap
Highlights

  • 47 SWs - 20 Graded SWs - 8 G1 SWs

  • GRADED STAKES WINNERS incl.

  • TIAGO ($1,734,270), 1st 2007 Santa Anita Derby (G1), 1st 2007 Goodwood S. (G1-ntr), etc.

  • PREMIUM TAP ($2,569,352), 1st Woodward S. (G1), 1st Clark H. (G1), etc.

  • DAVID JUNIOR (three time Grade 1 winner)

  • Sire of 17% stakes horses from lifetime starters

Pleasant Tap
Leading Runners 2009

Updated 11/17/2009
Indescribable, 2004, m., dam by Flying Paster, 1st Doubledogdare S.-G3, 1st Kentucky Cup Distaff S.-G3
Leamington, 2005, f., dam by Storm Cat, 1st Voodoo Dancer S., 1st Alw
Pleasantly Blessed, 2004, m., dam by Silver Ghost, 1st Ricks Memorial S., 2nd Slide Show S.
Taptam, 2005, f., dam by Salt Lake, 1st Valor Farm S., 2nd Central Iowa S.
Tiago, 2004, h., dam by Stop the Music, 3rd San Antonio H.-G2, 6th Harry F. Brubaker S.
Pleasant Review, 2004, m., dam by Northern Dancer, 3rd Repercussion S., 3rd Nicole's Dream S.
Baron Von Tap, 2001, h., dam by Oh Say, 2nd Blazing Sword S., 1st Aoc
Guanahani, 2005, f., dam by Bates Motel, 2nd Possibly Perfect S., 1st Str
Virginia Minstrel, 2004, g., dam by Dixieland Band, 5th Clm, 5th Clm

Pleasant Tap
Top Ten Runners By 2009 Earnings

Updated 11/17/2009
Indescribable$143,564
Leamington$122,195
East End Tap$93,840
Tidal Dance$72,360
Pleasantly Blessed$65,320
Taptam$61,816
Kuna$59,242
Stately Character$57,584
Tap Dancing$56,075
Pleasant Layla$43,926

Pleasant Tap
Top Ten Runners By Lifetime Earnings

Updated 11/17/2009
Tap Dance City$9,586,479
David Junior$4,116,358
Premium Tap$2,569,352
Tiago$2,358,270
Pleasant Breeze$1,271,680
Tap to Music$1,052,526
Tap Day$784,897
Buff$646,468
Shinko Laurel$609,693
Lager$546,907

Pleasant Tap
Top Ten Runners By Performance Rates

Updated 11/17/2009
Leamington18.16
Taptam17.47
Baron Von Tap16.97
East End Tap15.31
Pleasantly Blessed15.17
Indescribable14.59
Tidal Dance11.68
Guanahani11.21
Tap Show11.12
Strike a Note11.03

Pleasant Tap
Active Sires From This Female Family

1st dam - Go for Gin: 10 crops, 13 SWs, 21 SHs.

2nd dam - Don't Say Halo: 16 crops, 22 SWs, 50 SHs; =Yamanin Vital (NZ): 9 crops, 11 SWs, 19 SHs.

Pleasant Tap
Nicking Patterns

Pleasant Tap with Dixieland Band mares: 17 fls, 12 strs (71%), 9 wnrs (53%), 2 SWs (12%).

Pleasant Tap with Encino mares: 1 fl, 1 str (100%), 1 wnr (100%), 1 SW (100%).

Pleasant Tap with Irish River (Fr) mares: 4 fls, 3 strs (75%), 3 wnrs (75%), 1 SW (25%).

Pleasant Tap with Miswaki mares: 6 fls, 5 strs (83%), 5 wnrs (83%), 2 SWs (33%).

Pleasant Tap with Mr. Prospector mares: 14 fls, 11 strs (79%), 8 wnrs (57%), 2 SWs (14%).

Pleasant Tap with Nice Dancer mares: 1 fl, 1 str (100%), 1 wnr (100%), 1 SW (100%).

Pleasant Tap with Noholme Way mares: 1 fl, 1 str (100%), 1 wnr (100%), 1 SW (100%).

Pleasant Tap with Northern Dancer mares: 8 fls, 6 strs (75%), 6 wnrs (75%), 1 SW (13%).

Pleasant Tap with Nureyev mares: 7 fls, 5 strs (71%), 3 wnrs (43%), 1 SW (14%).

Pleasant Tap with Stop the Music mares: 5 fls, 5 strs (100%), 4 wnrs (80%), 2 SWs (40%).

Pleasant Tap with Swing Till Dawn mares: 3 fls, 1 str (33%), 1 wnr (33%), 1 SW (33%).

Pleasant Tap with Thirty Six Red mares: 2 fls, 1 str (50%), 1 wnr (50%), 1 SW (50%).

Pleasant Tap
Breeders' Cup Runners & Winners

2008 Breeders' Cup Classic - 3rd Tiago (Set Them Free, by Stop the Music)
2007 Breeders' Cup Classic - 5th Tiago (Set Them Free, by Stop the Music)
2006 Breeders' Cup Classic - 3rd Premium Tap (Premium Red, by Thirty Six Red)
2006 Breeders' Cup Classic - 13th David Junior (Paradise River, by Irish River (Fr))
2004 Breeders' Cup Sprint - 8th Pt's Grey Eagle (Hemet Eagle, by Swing Till Dawn)
1999 Breeders' Cup Distaff - 5th Tap to Music (Nuryette, by Nureyev)
1998 Breeders' Cup Distaff - 5th Tap to Music (Nuryette, by Nureyev)