4/4 (HAW): Illinois Derby (G2)

[Alan07]

7th (5:15) Illinois Derby Stakes (G2)

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

1 Nowhere to Hide Lopez P 122 Blk-Off L
2 Giant Oak Bridgmohan S X 122 L
3 SCR
4 Toccet Rocket Riggs T 122 L
5 His Greatness Sterling L J Jr 122 L
6 Perfect Song Rose J 122 L
7 Free Country Razo E Jr 122 Blk-Off L
8 Musket Man Coa E M 122 L
9 Al Khali Velasquez C 122 L
10 Il Postino Campbell J M 122 L
11 Knight Shot Karlsson I 122 L

[Sightseek]

If Giant Oak doesn't win this it's really time for a surface change.

[justindew]

Does Hawthorne always draw 5 days out?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

If Giant Oak doesn't win this it's really time for a surface change.

Bridgmo is REALLY interesting, I have no idea where that came from

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Scav

Bridgmo is REALLY interesting, I have no idea where that came from

Jose Espinoza wasn't available.

It's about par for an Ill Derby...plenty of candidates to run 6th or worse on May 2.

NT

[Scav]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Jose Espinoza wasn't available.

It's about par for an Ill Derby...plenty of candidates to run 6th or worse on May 2.

NT

Recapturetheglory ran huge in the derby last year all things considered

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Scav

Recapturetheglory ran huge in the derby last year all things considered

True, he was an exception...unfortunately he only recently grabbed his 1st win since last April.

There are actually a few in there who might be decent horses down the road. Hopefully no Cowtown Cats.

NT

[peetsa]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

If Giant Oak doesn't win this it's really time for a surface change.

If Giant Oak WINS this, it's because the other 10 horses scratched out of the race!!

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

If Giant Oak doesn't win this it's really time for a surface change.

i was thinking the same... make or break to keep on the trail IMO. I actually think he's gotta win to even think about considering the derby

-bt-

[miraja2]

All I want to know is....will the ostrich race be back this year?
Whenever they do, it is usually the highlight of Illinois Derby Day at Hawthorne for me.

[JJP]

If one needed any evidence that the dollar has been debased by all the government bailouts and spending, check out this field running for $500,000. This isn't your father's $500,000. Makes one want to go out and buy gold.

[GBBob]

Track isn't slow..


Horse name His Greatness
Notes
Activity type Workout
Activity date 04-02-2009
Track Hawthorne
Surface Dirt
Distance 4 Furlongs
Workout type Breezing
Workout time 0:46.60
Track condition Fast

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by -BT-

i was thinking the same... make or break to keep on the trail IMO. I actually think he's gotta win to even think about considering the derby

-bt-

If you don't win the Illinois Derby, the next Derby you should be thinking of is not the one in Kentucky.

[gales0678]

congrats to the connections

all this horse does is keep winning

keep up the good work derek and erik

[slotdirt]

I was impressed.

[jballscalls]

One of the owners, Vic Carlson hangs out here at the Portland Meadows bar. I think they own part of the full younger sister as well