Mighty Message, a three-year-old chestnut colt, clinched a win at Oaklawn Park on April 20, 2024, marking his second victory in three starts this year. Trained by Tom Amoss and with jockey Cristian A. Torres at the reins, Mighty Message displayed a commendable performance in the $140,000 Allowance Optional Claiming race.

Bred in Kentucky by Edward A. and Beverly S. Seltzer, Mighty Message is sired by Goldencents out of Giant Review, by Giant’s Causeway. Throughout his racing career, he has shown consistent improvement, evidenced by an Equibase Speed Figure that has steadily risen, reaching 89 in his latest race.

Before his victory at Oaklawn, Mighty Message placed second at Turfway Park on March 8, 2024, and claimed his maiden win at Delta Downs on February 8, 2024. Starting his racing journey at Churchill Downs in November 2023, Mighty Message has since built a record of five starts, two wins, one second, and earnings of $121,857.

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Clark Shepherd of Shepherd Equine Advisers played a pivotal role in the colt’s journey by purchasing him as an agent on behalf of Larry Hirsch’s Highlander Training Center. Mighty Message was previously sold for $100,000 as a yearling at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sale and then secured for $230,000 as a two-year-old at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales.

Mighty Message’s win at Oaklawn Park reflects not only his individual talent and growth but also the strategic decision-making behind his acquisition and training. With this victory, he continues to show promise for a bright future in racing.

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