Tiztastic

Connections

Owner: Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, Derrick Smith, Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
Breeders: Capital Bloodstock
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey: Rosario, Joel

Tiztastic: 2025 Kentucky Derby Contender Profile

Tiztastic, a 3-year-old colt by Tiz the Law out of Keesha, heads into the 2025 Kentucky Derby with a strong resume, highlighted by a victory in the Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 22, 2025, at Fair Grounds, winning by 1 length in 1:56.16 over 1 3/16 miles. He also won the Juvenile Mile Stakes at Kentucky Downs and an allowance race, showing versatility on turf and dirt. With a pedigree featuring Constitution, Tapit, and Storm Cat, Tiztastic blends stamina and speed, making him a contender for the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025.

Pedigree

Tiztastic
├── Sire: Tiz the Law
│   ├── Sire: Constitution
│   └── Dam: Tizfiz (by Tiznow)
└── Dam: Keesha
    ├── Sire: Tapit
    └── Dam: Wile Cat (by Storm Cat)

Race Record for Tiztastic

1st Generation Pedigree

• Sire: Tiz the Law
  Tiz the Law, the 2020 Belmont Stakes winner and Travers Stakes victor, was a top 3-year-old by Constitution, earning $2,735,300. He won the 2020 Florida Derby and finished second in the 2020 Kentucky Derby behind Authentic. He stands at Ashford Stud for $20,000 in 2025 and has begun to make an impact as a sire, with Tiztastic as one of his early stakes winners.
• Dam: Keesha
  Keesha, by Tapit, is a winning mare who has produced Tiztastic and another winner from four foals of racing age. Her dam, Wile Cat, adds depth to the family, which includes stakes-placed runners. Keesha’s sire Tapit brings a strong classic influence to the pedigree.

2nd Generation Pedigree

• Tiz the Law’s Parents (Tiztastic’s Paternal Grandparents)
  Tiz the Law’s sire is Constitution, as you confirmed, a successful stallion by Tapit who sired Tiz the Law and other graded stakes winners like Americanrevolution (2021 Cigar Mile). Constitution’s progeny are known for versatility, excelling on both dirt and turf. Tiz the Law’s dam is Tizfiz, by Tiznow, a stakes winner who won the 2008 San Gorgonio Handicap (G2) at 1 1/8 miles on turf. This paternal line gives Tiztastic a mix of stamina and versatility, as Constitution’s progeny often handle classic distances well.
• Keesha’s Parents (Tiztastic’s Maternal Grandparents)
  Keesha’s sire is Tapit, a leading sire by Pulpit known for producing stamina-oriented runners like Belmont Stakes winners Tonalist (2014) and Essential Quality (2021), though he’s 0-for-14 in the Kentucky Derby. Keesha’s dam is Wile Cat, by Storm Cat, a stakes-placed mare who won at 6 furlongs and produced winners from her foals. Wile Cat’s sire, Storm Cat, was a leading sire whose progeny include classic winners like Giant’s Causeway, enhancing the speed and class in this maternal line.

Additional Notes on Tiztastic’s Pedigree

• Paternal Line (Tiz the Law): Constitution, by Tapit, provides a strong foundation for classic distances, as seen in Tiz the Law’s 2020 Belmont Stakes win at 1 1/8 miles. Tizfiz, by Tiznow, adds turf ability and stamina, aligning with Tiztastic’s success on both turf (Juvenile Mile Stakes in 1:34.80) and dirt (Louisiana Derby in 1:56.16). This versatility makes Tiztastic adaptable to varying track conditions.
• Maternal Line (Keesha): Tapit, a leading sire, brings classic stamina, though his 0-for-14 Derby record at Churchill Downs is a concern, as we noted with Sandman earlier. Wile Cat, by Storm Cat, adds speed and class—Storm Cat’s progeny often excel in high-level competition, and her stakes-placed record supports Tiztastic’s ability to compete in graded stakes. This maternal line balances Tiz the Law’s stamina with speed, as seen in Tiztastic’s early turf wins.
• Pedigree Fit for the Derby: Tiztastic’s pedigree combines Constitution’s versatility with Tapit’s stamina and Storm Cat’s speed. His success at 1 3/16 miles in the Louisiana Derby suggests he can handle the Derby’s 1 1/4 miles, though Tapit’s Derby record and Tiztastic’s inconsistent dirt form (5th in the Rebel Stakes) are concerns. His turf wins at Kentucky Downs indicate he might prefer firmer footing, which could factor into his Derby performance depending on track conditions.