Grade-Winning Milers Bishops Bay to Stand at Taylor Made Stallions
Bishops Bay, a distinguished graded stakes winner and a progeny of the highly acclaimed sire Uncle Mo, has concluded his racing career and is set to commence his stallion duties at Taylor Made Stallions for the 2027 breeding season, with a service fee of $12,500. This strategic acquisition highlights Taylor Made's commitment to enhancing its breeding roster with proven genetic lines. Travis White, CEO of Taylor Made Stallions, expressed confidence in Bishops Bay's potential, noting his impressive physique, speed, and ability to maintain pace over a mile—qualities highly sought after in a successful sire.
Throughout his career, Bishops Bay showcased exceptional talent, registering more triple-digit Beyer Speed Figures than any other son of Uncle Mo currently at stud, including a career-best 107. His dominance was particularly evident over the mile distance, where he secured five graded stakes victories. A standout performance was his 2025 Grade 2 Cigar Mile win, where he completed the race in a swift 1:34.62. Demonstrating early promise, he won his debut race at three, earning a 97 Beyer, and later placed second in the Peter Pan (G3) behind champion Arcangelo. With 11 wins and 5 second-place finishes in 18 starts, Bishops Bay accumulated nearly $2.9 million in earnings, positioning him as the second-highest earning son of Uncle Mo, surpassed only by Nyquist. His pedigree is further bolstered by his dam, Catch My Drift, a stakes-winning and Grade 1-placed mare by Pioneerof the Nile, making him a half-brother to Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Catching Freedom.
The retirement of Bishops Bay marks the transition of a formidable racehorse into a promising breeding prospect. His lineage, combined with his outstanding performance record, offers a compelling package for breeders seeking to infuse speed, stamina, and class into future generations. As he embarks on this new chapter at Taylor Made Stallions, Bishops Bay represents the continued pursuit of excellence and the rich legacy within the thoroughbred industry.