R Star Stallions Comps Fees on Taprize and What Now
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What Now at R Star Stallions
With a COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, Kerry and Leigh Ann Hopper of R Star Stallions are doing their part to ease the burden on Thoroughbred breeders.
The owners of the Indiana operation announced April 15 that fees for two stallions on their roster, Taprize and What Now , will be waived for contracts of 2019 and 2020.
"As breeders, we understand the investment involved," Leigh Ann Hopper said. "We are working to offer our breeders the very best opportunities, every chance we get. R Star Stallions continually strives to do what is in the best interest of our breeders and our state program."
Taprize, a 7-year-old son of Tapit , was bred by Winchell Thoroughbreds out of the grade 2-winning Prized mare Fun House. He is a full brother to champion Untapable, the 2014 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner, and is a half brother to Paddy O'Prado, a grade 1-winning son of El Prado. His advertised fee for 2020 was $2,500.
What Now, a 13-year-old winning son of Distorted Humor , was bred by Colts Neck Stables out of the unraced Cee's Tizzy mare Tizamazing, a full sister to Tiznow . He is a half brother to 2013 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Oxbow and to grade 3-placed Awesome Patriot, both by Awesome Again. His advertised fee for 2020 was $1,500.