It was just an allowance race at Shenandoah Downs, but 2yo colt Astrapios made a strong statement last weekend with a solid 2nd place finish at 16F.
"We paid big money for this fella based on his physical tools. Frankly, we're relieved that he showed us that our confidence was not misplaced", Otsego Farms owner Jim Webber stated after the race. Webber paused, then continued, "Relieved, but not surprised."
Astrapios finished 5 lengths behind filly phenom Cynic (Spartan Racing Stables), who now has a perfect record with three wins in three starts.
When asked if he envisioned Cynic being a roadblock on Astrapios' path to success, Webber said, "No. She's a great filly, but I don't see her as a 16F horse down the road. I think she'll settle in at 10-12F. In the long-run, Astrapios will have her number at 2 miles."
He continued, "Machete's offspring are notorious for their quick maturation. She's ahead of Astrapios physically at the moment. It'll be a completely different story next season."
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