Essential Quality
Foaled 2018 · by Tapit out of Delightful Quality (Elusive Quality)
Form 11/1131113 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Oct 20 – 7 Nov 21, last for Brad H Cox
Group 1 won the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (2yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2020)
Group 1 won the TVG Breeders' Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (2yo C & G) (2020)
Group 1 won the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2021)
Group 1 won the Runhappy Travers Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2021)
Group 2 won the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2021)
Group 2 won the Jim Dandy Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2021)
Group 3 won the Southwest Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2021)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 21 | Del Mar (USA) Group 1Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (3yo+) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m2f · Fast | 1m2f | Fast | 3/8 | – | Luis Saez |
| 28 Aug 21 | Saratoga (USA) Group 1Runhappy Travers Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m2f · Fast | 1m2f | Fast | 1/7 | – | Luis Saez |
| 31 Jul 21 | Saratoga (USA) Group 2Jim Dandy Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 1/5 | – | Luis Saez |
| 5 Jun 21 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m4f · Fast | 1m4f | Fast | 1/8 | – | Luis Saez |
| 1 May 21 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 1Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m2f · Fast | 1m2f | Fast | 3/19 | – | Luis Saez |
| 3 Apr 21 | Keeneland (USA) Group 2Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 1/9 | – | Luis Saez |
| 27 Feb 21 | Oaklawn Park (USA) Group 3Southwest Stakes (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Sloppy | 1m½f | Sloppy | 1/7 | – | Luis Saez |
| 6 Nov 20 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1TVG Breeders' Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (2yo C & G) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/14 | – | Luis Saez |
| 3 Oct 20 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (2yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/9 | – | Luis Saez |
Tapit as a stallion
In our records: 574 runners, 189 winners (33%), 113 black-type winners including 35 at the top level, 106 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2023.
His best
Frosted Group 1 OR 120 · Sandman Group 1 · Arthur's Ride Group 1 · Scylla Group 1 · Tapit Trice Group 1 · Essential Quality Group 1
The dam: Delightful Quality by Elusive Quality
She ran 6 times and won 0 — placed in black type. Dam of 0 winners from 1 other runner.
Folklore Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Tiznow
Divided Attention Listed out of the 2nd dam, by A P Indy
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famed (USA) 2019 filly · by Uncle Mo | 2 | 0 | – |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.