Is coming into hand at the most perfect of times. An impressive winner of the Gotham S., I Want Revenge was set to make a bid at the Wood Memorial. And after a terrible gate break, He settled at the back and stayed in last until the far turn (his usual style is up just behind the leaders). He made a bold run up the middle, but then got stuck behind a wall of horses. He showed great determination and guts by fighting through the traffic and drawing away to win. I was most impressed.
He's got nice bloodlines on top, by Stephen Got Even, who is a son of A.P Indy (1992 Belmont Stakes Winner) who is by Seattle Slew out of the Secretariat mare Weekend Surprise.
Major Prep Races Won: Gotham Stakes, Wood Memorial
Race Record: 8-3-1-4
Graded Earnings: $774,000
Advantages: He's NOT a frontrunner. This year more than ever, that could be the key on Derby day. There are just too many of them. Also, he has quite a bit of experience, and has been rather consistent. He's never finsished out of the top three.
Disadvantages: If he breaks like he did in the Wood, Traffic will be an issue.
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