Tight Grip got his first winner July 28 at Evangeline Downs when Onefor Thegripper won at first asking by a length in a five-furlong maiden claimer. The final time was 1:01.65. His second starter, Good Gosh Gene also won a five-furlong maiden claimer at the Opelousas oval.
Tight Grip is a winning son of Distorted Humor—Roman Song (Sultry Song) who was bred in Kentucky by Charles Nuckols & Sons. Gary and Mary West bought the colt for $300,000 as a yearling and earned nearly $274,000 with him at the track.
Tight Grip stands at Caswick Farm in Sunset, Louisiana for $1,000
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