Barclay Tagg (born December 30, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is an American Thoroughbred horse trainer. Tagg graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry in 1961. Tagg is best known for conditioning Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Funny Cide.[1] Horses in Tagg's stable have included Tiz the Law, Showing Up, and Nobiz Like Shobiz.
Formerly a steeplechase jockey, Tagg won his first race in 1972 at Old Liberty Park. He has been a journeyman trainer for many years and with Funny Cide became the first trainer to win the Kentucky Derby in his first attempt since Cam Gambolati with Spend a Buck in 1985.[2] He won the 2020 Belmont Stakes with New York-bred Tiz the Law[3]
References
edit- ^ Bill Finley, "Tagg grabs the roses". ESPN.com Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ Associated Press, "Funny Side gets last laugh over Empire Maker". ESPN.com Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ Zanzucchi, Mia (20 June 2020). "Tiz the Law wins 2020 Belmont Stakes". NBC Sports. Retrieved 20 June 2020.