Early last month, while writing about Goldencents' debut, I recommended that Wild Dude, who had also debuted in that same race, be placed on everyone's respective watch list. My recommendation was based on Wild Dude having taken the Place behind Goldencents by over two lengths over the rest of the field in that five and a half furlong sprint.
Well, Wild Dude made his second career start (and his first on real dirt) in Sunday's curtain jerker at Santa Anita. Leaving the gate at Final Odds of 2.8-1, the Jerry Hollendorfer-trained two year old colt broke mid-pack and raced evenly throughout the seven furlongs contest; never further back than three lengths from the lead, yet never closer than two lengths from the front. Wild Dude eventually finished fourth, two and a half lengths behind the winner, Super Ninety Nine (4.2-1). Not a performance that does much to flatter Goldencents; but an adequate performance, none-the-less; and certainly one that his connections can build on for the future.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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