BC SPRINT: Pre-Entrants
 

These are the possible and likely Sprint entrants based on assembled wire reports...

1. Areyoutalkintome (O'Neill/Espinoza)

2. Attila's Storm (Schosberg/C. Velasquez)

3. Bordonaro (Spawr/PVal)

4. Commentator (Zito/?)

5. Dubai Escapade (Harty/?)

6. Friendly Island (Pletcher/Jara-Gomez-Prado)

7. Henny Hughes (McLaughlin/JVelasquez)

8. Kelly's Landing (Kenneally/Bejarano)

9. Lewis Michael (Catalano/?)

10. Malibu Mint (Chapman/?)

11. Nightmare Affair (Azpurua/Castro-Sanchez)

12. Pomeroy (Wolfson/Castro-Bravo-Prado-Coa)

13. Siren Lure (Sherman/Solis)

14. Thor's Echo (O'Neill/Nakatani)

15. Too Much Bling (Baffert/Gomez-Prado)

16. War Front (Jerkens/Santos)

I thought Dubai Escapade would be in there?

Based on Jeremy Plonk's piece on NTRA today where he identifies these as the pre-entrants (even though he's not supposed to..). May be one missing somehow though because he does reference "passing 13 others" and "field of 14", yet lists only 13...? But this is certainly 13 that are there...

Why the big secret in divulging the pre-entries?

I'd hate to play Henny Hughes at a short price but hes certainly going to be the horse to beat. His tactical speed style is a definite aid in a race where many horses need the lead to win.

Where is Malibu Mint ? According to her trainer, she was being pointed to this race, and right now she is so good it's scary.

Areyoutalkintome has no business being in that race. Just cluttering up the field.

HUH? Now this is my 2nd fave filly, but even I don't think she should be in this race. I will email my friend and ask her though. :)

Just heard from my friend. She isn't working for CHapman anymore. Sorry, I can't find out for you. :(

same here, i would have loved her in here and wished she was going -- she's tactical enough and one heck of a grinder.

I think Coa likely rides Commentator

I likey this horsie...

Henny may be the best here, but I don't think 6f is his best distance. Remember Aldeberan a few years ago who was top notch at 7, but got outrun early and couldn't get up. Considering his probable odds, I'm going to have to take a shot against him.

favorites dont win BC SPrints you meathead

hard to argue that! I'm mapping out my pick 3 strategy that includes trying to beat HH in the sprint. Several others could certainly 'steal' this one from Henny. Post position will definately play a role in my decision to play against him, and with which horses.

Remember Birdonthewire? In '93 he reeled off wins in the Tom Fool (7f), Forego (7f) and the Vosburgh (7f) looking like a monster. His only lifetime win at 6f was when he was a 2yr old in an MSW. So what does the public do in the BC (6f)? That's right, made him the chalk. Ran up the track. Easy easy bet against. Not saying HH won't handle the 6f, but your Aldeberan comment made me think of Birdonthewire.

I'll be taking a long look at Commentator if the price is right.

but don't forget that this years vosburgh was 6f not 7...and HH went 6 in his other start this year as well. The biggest question is where he will draw...HH is not good out of the gate...he is usually off slow. That is not a good thing in a race of this caliber @ this distance...if he draws the rail he will be up against it. With that said...those that know me know I'm this horse's biggest fan...i say he wins.

I'm no huge Henny Hughes fan, but this year's Vosburgh was 6F and so was his 3YO debut.

Comparing him to Aldebaran and BirdontheWire makes little to no sense.

Didn't mean to imply any comparison to Birdonthewire. The Aldebaran comment made me think of Birdonthewire. It was more of a comparison of those two.

For the record HH should be the chalk and should win.

Henny has run 2 races at 6f this year. One in 1:08:1 in his 1st start in like 7 months and the other in 1:08 flat in a Grade 1 against olders, and out of the 1 hole I believe. If he loses, I don't think it will be because he doesn't like the distance.