Whisper Hill Farm’s multiple graded stakes winner Charge It (Tapit–I’ll Take Charge, by Indian Charlie) has been retired from racing and will begin his stud career next season at Gainesway.

Charge It followed a ‘TDN Rising Star’ maiden victory with a runner-up effort in the 2022 GI Florida Derby. He demolished the field with a 23-length victory in the GIII Dwyer Stakes and returned as a 4-year-old to win the GII Suburban Stakes.

“Winning any graded race by 23 lengths, as Charge It did in the Dwyer, takes an immensely talented horse. Charge It’s ability was at the Grade I level,” said trainer Todd Pletcher.

Charge It registered Beyer Speed Figures of 100 or higher on four occasions and retired with four wins and earnings of $887,270.

A homebred for Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm, Charge It’s second dam is broodmare of the year Take Charge Lady (Dehere), making his dam a half-sister to champion Will Take Charge (Unbridled’s Song) and Grade I winner Take Charge Indy (A.P. Indy), as well as to the dam of champion Take Charge Brandi (Giant’s Causeway) and multiple Grade I winner Omaha Beach (War Front).

“Charge It is an exceptional-looking horse that possessed brilliance,” said Gainesway general manager Brian Graves. “His pedigree is among the very best available to breeders.”

Charge It is currently available for inspection at Gainesway. A stud fee will be announced at a later date.

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