to make him a champion, it's not going to make me rich enough to retire." As the odds-on favorite in the Hollywood Derby, Showing Up won his second Grade I race by 2 lengths in the time of 1:59, which is the fastest Derby yet at its current distance. His earnings to date amount to $1,660,500. Retirement On April 16, 2008, Tagg announced that Showing Up would retire sound. In 2009, he will stand at Frank Stronach's Adena Springs South near Williston, Florida, for a fee of $7,500 as the property of Adena Springs and Lael. References Showing Up's bio and stats Showing Up's pedigree Tagg's website NTRA bio of Tagg NTRA bio of Showing Up 2003 racehorse births Racehorses bred in Kentucky Racehorses trained in the United States Thoroughbred family 4-n