Trainer Todd Pletcher knew that his $1.7 million public auction purchase of last February had a lot of talent but Munnings had always flopped in the big races. In Saturday's Woody Stephens, the chestnut colt finally realized his ability with a super impressive 5 1/4-length victory over Everyday Heroes.
I am not sure that Munnings will give the likes of Mine That Bird and the other elite 3-year-olds a challenge at longer distances but at a mile or less, he could be tough colt to beat. This race should also be a confidence builder for a horse that was second in two of his three last starts.
The big disappointment in the Woody Stephens was
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