Runhappy Colt Nicky The Vest 'Ran A Good Number' Winning Debut For Jonathan Thomas - Horse Racing News
Sponsored by: New York-bred Nicky the Vest won his career debut by 3 1/4 lengths under Kendrick Carmouche Robert LaPenta's Nicky the Vest impressed trainer Jonathan Thomas in his career debut win in the finale on Friday's program, where he led gate-to-wire in securing a 3 ¼-length triumph under Kendrick Carmouche in a time of 1:40.67. Bred in New York by Highclere, the juvenile son of freshman sire Runhappy garnered an 82 Beyer first out against his Empire State-bred counterparts at odds of 5-1 going a one-turn mile. Thomas has not thought past Nicky the Vest's debut victory but ...