Take A Chance On Me Z

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About - Take A Chance On Me Z achieved notable success in both sport and breeding. Ridden by Christian Ahlmann, he won the 2018 FEI Sires of the World 1.50m class at Zangersheide and placed 2nd in the Longines Global Champions Tour class in Valkenswaard. He also recorded top-five and top-ten finishes at CSI4* and CSI5* events, including Münster, Wiesbaden, Chantilly, and Estoril. His career highlights include placings in CSI5* Grand Prix classes, 3rd at the 2015 Young Horses World Championship in Lanaken, and appearances in Nations Cup competitions, establishing him as a successful international show jumper and sire.

Sire - His sire Taloubet Z was one of the most successful show jumpers of his generation under Christian Ahlmann. Among his major achievements were winning the 2011 FEI World Cup Final in Leipzig and claiming individual gold at the 2011 European Championships in Madrid, along with multiple Grand Prix victories on the Global Champions Tour circuit. At stud, he has become an influential sire, producing numerous international jumpers competing at 1.50m and 1.60m level, and establishing himself as an important contributor to modern sport horse breeding.

Damline - Take A Chance On Me Z's dam Abba Z as a sport horse, she competed successfully at international level, demonstrating scope, carefulness, and rideability. As a broodmare, she has proven particularly valuable. In addition to Take A Chance On Me Z, Abba Z has produced several other successful offspring, including Lover Boy Z and A Man After Midnight Z, both of whom competed up to 1.45m level, as well as Lay Your Love On Z and Agnetha Z, who competed up to 1.30m. She is also the dam of Capsone Z, Angel Eyes Z, and Anni-Frid Z.

Progeny - Take A Chance On Me Z is emerging as a promising sire, with a growing number of offspring competing successfully in young horse classes and progressing through national and international show jumping. His progeny are noted for their scope, careful technique, and modern type, with several already performing in 1.30m–1.45m classes. Notable offspring include Top Chance EDM Z and Tabasco Z competing up to 1.45 m, To The Point PS Z up to 1.40 m, Troy Capitama V Z up to 1.35 m, and The Pik J at 1.30 m.

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