I think I know what you mean Michael. Pedigrees are debatable things and I think it can be argued that Take Charge Lady's Top-Side "Dehere":

http://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?query_type=check&search_bar=horse&h=take+charge+lady&g=5&inbred=Standard&x2=n

is as strong or stronger than Tapit's Top-Side "Pulpit":

http://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?query_type=check&search_bar=horse&h=tapit&g=5&inbred=Standard&x2=n

Where I begin to question Tapit's pedigree is in the 3 x 4 linebreeding to Mr. Prospector. That said, I do like Unbridled in the Bottom-Side.

Take a look at Tapit's 5 cross pedigree above and note that "grey" in his coat descends in direct "Tail Female" back to his great, great, great maternal grandparents: "The Axe" and "Silver Song". I think Tapit probably got his grey from this branch of the family. I believe Rubiano got his grey from this branch as well. However, with the Mr. Prospector linebreeding, I haven't yet ruled out the fact that they grey in Tapit's coat may be a genetic throw back to a grey of a different era:

http://www.thoroughbredchampions.com/gallery/NativeD.htm

If you wish to view this horse's pedigree note how the grey in his coat appears to have been passed in direct genetic Tail Female as well:

http://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?query_type=check&search_bar=horse&h=native+dancer&g=5&inbred=Standard&x2=n

They're all gone now, Native Dancer, Raise a Native, Mr. Prospector, Fappiano and Unbridled. Gone also are Alfred Vanderbilt and Eddie Guerin. Upon his passing, I read that Guerin was a teller at Calder Race Track in his later years. I cut my teeth on this tough game there and had I known he was about, I'd certainly have sought him out for a cold drink of his chosing and I'd have dearly loved to chat with Audrey Wallace as well.


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