The promising Florida-bred colt Tapit Kissit Winit, secured a resounding victory in a first level, $75,000 optional claiming at Woodbine Thursday, winning by two-and-quarter lengths against four rivals. The 2-year-old colt, owned and bred by the prestigious Live Oak Plantation, was ridden by Patrick Husbands and finished in a final time of 1:39.05 for one mile on the grass.
Runner Eyes was second with Lazio third. As the 3-5 post time favorite, Tapit Kissit Winit paid $3.20 for a $2 win bet.
Tapit Kissit Winit is by Tapit out of the Into Mischief mare Let It Ride Mom, winner of the 2018 Whimsical (Grade 3) at Woodbine for Live Oak Plantation.
Trainer Mark Casse has guided the colt to a perfect record thus far, with two wins from two starts. Tapit Kissit Winit’s racing career began with a bang on Sept. 8, when he broke his maiden by a length-and-a-quarter in a five-furlong maiden special weight on the Woodbine turf.
Tapit Kissit Winit earned $44,280 for the victory to push his career bankroll to $64,072.
