4/3 (HAW): Illinois Derby (G3)

[Alan07]

7th (4:35) Illinois Derby (G3)

1 1/8 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $500,000

1 American Lion Flores D R 122 Blk-Off L
2 Stephen's Got Hope Garcia J A 122 L
3 Boulder Creek Emigh C A 122 L
4 Yawanna Twist Prado E S 122 L
5 Turf Melody Rose J 122 L
6 Dave in Dixie Valdivia J Jr 122 L
7 Backtalk Mena M 122 L
8 Game Ball Martinez W 122 L

8 horses for a $500,000 race. WTF?

[AeWingnut]

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

8 horses for a $500,000 race. WTF?

I actually thought it was a decent race.

[VOL JACK]

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

They must think very highly of Ramon D.

[NTamm1215]

I would think WinStar could send American Lion on a permanent vacation if he loses this race, that is provided Flores puts him on the lead.

NT

[tector]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

They must think very highly of Ramon D.

I have to agree.

Now, after that comment, I suggest everybody here bet him in the Wood.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I would think WinStar could send American Lion on a permanent vacation if he loses this race, that is provided Flores puts him on the lead.

NT

If he can't win here then where is he ever going to win?

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

Tore it down.
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...tsman%27s+park

[Scav]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

It is dust, wrecked it years ago.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

If he can't win here then where is he ever going to win?

I think his point was just that....

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

Riding Rose last out cost them $120k. Wonder whose idea that was.

I don't think this is a bad move at all.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Riding Rose last out cost them $120k. Wonder whose idea that was.

I don't think this is a bad move at all.

Are you saying he can win or even come in second in the Wood?

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Are you saying he can win or even come in second in the Wood?

I don't even know who's in the Wood. And, he'll be half the price with Ramon up, which probably makes him a no play. I do know, however, that this was, arguably, the worst ride of the year to date, and SD would've won for fun in the TBD. Why not see if he's any good? Can't fault the connections for that.

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

I don't even know who's in the Wood. And, he'll be half the price with Ramon up, which probably makes him a no play. I do know, however, that this was, arguably, the worst ride of the year to date, and SD would've won for fun in the TBD. Why not see if he's any good? Can't fault the connections for that.

IF I was an owner... I would be looking for the easy screw running the against the very best in a prep, just to get the jockey of your choice.
I'm sure Rajiv Maragh would have jumped at the chance to ride the Fav in the 500k Ill Derby.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

8 horses for a $500,000 race. WTF?

Tell me about it

[slotdirt]

Recapturetheglory would be 1-9 against this bunch.

[outofthebox]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I would think WinStar could send American Lion on a permanent vacation if he loses this race, that is provided Flores puts him on the lead.

NT

I would hope they would let him run his race this time. I mean they added blinkers in last, then rated him into submission. I have no idea if he is any good..

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by outofthebox

I would hope they would let him run his race this time. I mean they added blinkers in last, then rated him into submission. I have no idea if he is any good..

Im guessing hes not very good, even if he wins this, what does that really tell us?

[Patrick333]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

8 horses for a $500,000 race. WTF?

The Wood got 6 horses for $750k. I hope nobody scratches.