Steve Asmussen secured his fifth victory in the GII TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby with Tiztastic, a 15-2 chance who was patiently handled by Joel Rosario. Tiztastic made an impressive move in the final stretch to secure the win, holding off Chunk of Gold and Instant Replay to take the victory. Asmussen praised the horse’s performance and expressed optimism for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
Tiztastic, a son of Tiz the Law, had previously placed in stakes races such as the GIII Street Sense Stakes and the GII Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. The victory in the Louisiana Derby marked his first graded stakes win and earned him 100 points towards the Kentucky Derby. Asmussen is hopeful that Tiztastic can deliver a victory in the Derby, as his previous contender, Magnitude, was forced to miss the Triple Crown races due to injury.
Tiztastic’s pedigree includes a dam, Keesha, who is also the mother of Interpolate, a stakes winner. Keesha is a half-sister to other successful horses, showcasing a strong lineage. Tiztastic’s victory in the Louisiana Derby was a significant achievement for the horse and his connections, positioning him as a contender for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
