Re: Wicked Strong (716 Views)
Posted by:
bellsbendboy (IP Logged)
Date: April 26, 2014 10:47PM
Jimbo
This is a grade one winner, admittedly with a nice set up. Writing that he hated GP may not tell an accurate story.
After the Remsen, which established Wicked Strong ( the name sent to the Jockey Club "Boston Strong" was taken) as a top shelf colt. The ultra conservative "JJ" elects the toughest spot on the planet (Holy Bull) and this one comes back with an eight inch cut, requiring stitches, and predictably does not run a jump.
A solid half ensues two weeks later, followed by an " I am the man" five eights, six days before drawing way outside. Taking a right at the break, and, as you note, " no chance". Nevertheless he runs very well and works some seventeen furlongs and inhales the Wood field.
By any measure this colt figures. bbb