Four Wheel Drive
Coming off a 3-for-3 season that culminated in a gate-to-wire victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, will use that as a springboard to an “unbelievable year.”
Ward noted that shin issues hindered his training of the swift son of American Pharoah for much of last season, including the weeks leading to the rousing Breeders’ Cup triumph. Four Wheel Drive has since returned from an extended layoff with a more robust appearance and appetite.
“He was always a bit light,” the trainer said. “He was kind of a finicky, picky eater. Since the time off, he’s flourished and blossomed.
“He’s got a world of talent and unlimited potential. I’m excited to get him going. Other than the shins, he’s had no issues as far as soundness is concerned. Now that we don’t have to deal with those, I think he’s going to rise to the level of something eye-opening.”
Ward noted that shin issues hindered his training of the swift son of American Pharoah for much of last season, including the weeks leading to the rousing Breeders’ Cup triumph. Four Wheel Drive has since returned from an extended layoff with a more robust appearance and appetite.
“He was always a bit light,” the trainer said. “He was kind of a finicky, picky eater. Since the time off, he’s flourished and blossomed.
“He’s got a world of talent and unlimited potential. I’m excited to get him going. Other than the shins, he’s had no issues as far as soundness is concerned. Now that we don’t have to deal with those, I think he’s going to rise to the level of something eye-opening.”