One the whole, it looks like the crop of racers coming up in 2017 will be a superior batch, but we have a few racers that are currently in training for 2016 that should make some waves. Listed below are the top four 2yo prospects for next season.
French Twist (colt) - Deux Francais x Nova
Trainers insist he will be a distance horse, but parentage suggests otherwise. He's showing great speed to go along with above-average stamina, which makes me think he'll me a miler-type who won't let up. Looks like a stalker and he's good on dirt or turf. A big, strong fellow who should top out at 17.3 hands when fully mature.
Vinyasa (colt) - Union Jack x Arctic Fox
What he lacks in speed, he makes up with courage and gut-wrenching stamina. He's strictly a turfer, which is good given the plenitude of distance races on grass. He is also very large and muscular, projecting at 17.3 hands fully grown. He's a 16F horse if there ever was one.
Zombieslayer (colt) - War Machine x Affirm Gal
He's a compact racer, but full of heart. Equally comfortable on grass or dirt and has the stamina for classic distances. A propensity for come-from-behind theatrics makes his races edge-of-the-seat affairs. Looks quite a bit like the old man, even as far as height and weight are concerned.
Brick House (filly) - Machete x Domino
A charmer who is very popular in the stable. Working very well out of the gates and has good speed. She looks like a sprinting prospect who'll work primarily on dirt with maybe an occasional foray on turf. We're very high on this filly, and her progress and potential is the main reason dam Domino will stay on as an Otsego Farms broodmare.
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