Big Big Saturday coming up soon! However, no Big horses are running, but one Giant one will be in action.
Giant Moon is scheduled to run in the Wood Memorial tomorrow at Aqueduct, but he isn't alone, not by a long-shot. Joining Giant Moon are Anak Nakal, Tale of Ekati, Court Vision, and War Pass among others. I believe that War Pass just wasn't right when he finished last in the Tampa Bay Derby in his last race. Reports are that he's been working strongly of late. I believe War Pass will be an angry horse. He didn't like finishing last, and he just didn't feel well. So I believe that War Pass, coming off an excellent breakfast, will blast the noble field. Court Vision will bow down in second while Giant Moon will run a small third. Tale of Ekati and Anak Nakal will get lost in their names.
At Hawthorne, the Illinois Derby will be run while the Earth continues to rotate. It looks to me to be a one-horse race. Denis of Cork. Experts rave that, "He's done nothing wrong." Denis of Cork will successfully complete his audition for the "Lawyer Ron" part in the Triple Crown races to come. Atoned has a fine name but has lacked and Z Humor will finish behind Promise.
The other huge race of the day is, of course, the Santa Anita Derby. Colonel John is the favorite but he could be pressed by El Gato Malo. Yankee Bravo is also in the field and could be a factor as is Bob Black Jack. I've never been sold on Colonel John, although I admit to having a bias against horses racing in California (except for Lost in the Fog). El Gato Malo has looked good of late, but I think this race is ripe for a long shot upset. Look for Coast Guard (20-1) or Signature Move (30-1).
Interesting things are afoot in our little family contest. Antilles Stable has made a massive push to the top. With 86 points they are second in our league and ranked 1595 internationally (out of 19,000). Schanuci continues to lead with 88 points (#1337). Walkin' Tall and Miracles are lurking.
Most stables will have the opportunity to play horses in each of the three included races this weekend. So big points could be earned. Walkin' Tall had the early advantage on weekends like this earlier in the season, but the additional three horses added to the stables may have mitigated that advantage.
Enough ramblin'...
Giant Moon is scheduled to run in the Wood Memorial tomorrow at Aqueduct, but he isn't alone, not by a long-shot. Joining Giant Moon are Anak Nakal, Tale of Ekati, Court Vision, and War Pass among others. I believe that War Pass just wasn't right when he finished last in the Tampa Bay Derby in his last race. Reports are that he's been working strongly of late. I believe War Pass will be an angry horse. He didn't like finishing last, and he just didn't feel well. So I believe that War Pass, coming off an excellent breakfast, will blast the noble field. Court Vision will bow down in second while Giant Moon will run a small third. Tale of Ekati and Anak Nakal will get lost in their names.
At Hawthorne, the Illinois Derby will be run while the Earth continues to rotate. It looks to me to be a one-horse race. Denis of Cork. Experts rave that, "He's done nothing wrong." Denis of Cork will successfully complete his audition for the "Lawyer Ron" part in the Triple Crown races to come. Atoned has a fine name but has lacked and Z Humor will finish behind Promise.
The other huge race of the day is, of course, the Santa Anita Derby. Colonel John is the favorite but he could be pressed by El Gato Malo. Yankee Bravo is also in the field and could be a factor as is Bob Black Jack. I've never been sold on Colonel John, although I admit to having a bias against horses racing in California (except for Lost in the Fog). El Gato Malo has looked good of late, but I think this race is ripe for a long shot upset. Look for Coast Guard (20-1) or Signature Move (30-1).
Interesting things are afoot in our little family contest. Antilles Stable has made a massive push to the top. With 86 points they are second in our league and ranked 1595 internationally (out of 19,000). Schanuci continues to lead with 88 points (#1337). Walkin' Tall and Miracles are lurking.
Most stables will have the opportunity to play horses in each of the three included races this weekend. So big points could be earned. Walkin' Tall had the early advantage on weekends like this earlier in the season, but the additional three horses added to the stables may have mitigated that advantage.
Enough ramblin'...
| League Rank | Score | Stable Name | Player |
| 1 | 88 | SCHANUCI | John Ryder |
| 2 | 86 | Antilles Stable | Elizabeth Ryder |
| 3 | 80 | Walkin' Tall | Andrew Ryder |
| 4 | 76 | Miracles | Thom Ryder |
| 5 | 64 | Princess Shea | philip martinez |
| 6 | 60 | APACHE_ROSE_PEACOCK | Andrew Ryder |
| 7 | 52 | Creasy Greens | Thomas Ryder |
| 8 | 47 | Yes We Can | John Wallace |
| 9 | 33 | Clifton Pond Stable | Rebecca Ryder |
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FYI
War Pass had a rough flight to New York on April 3. He banged his head and had to have a cut stapled shut.
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