Icon’s a legend!

Famed English writer JRR Tolkein once penned: “It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.”

And it’s that sort of courage which typifies the Paul Abela-trained Modern Icon.

“Tyson” – as he’s affectionately known – looked headed for racetrack stardom after winning successive races at Sandown (29.39sec) and The Meadows (29.99sec) in January this year.

But fate dealt a cruel hand shortly after when he suffered a serious hock injury at Sandown.

Owned by the Staying Icon syndicate, comprising Fab Mastropasqua and Paul Baker, Modern Icon was transferred to the Wunghnu property of Baker’s brother, Dean, Read full article

Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2020/09/02/icons-a-legend/

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