4/3 (HAW): Illinois Derby (G3)
 

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?

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

I actually thought it was a decent race.

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

They must think very highly of Ramon D.

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 have to agree.

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

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

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

It is dust, wrecked it years ago.

I think his point was just that....

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?

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.

Tell me about it

Recapturetheglory would be 1-9 against this bunch.

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?

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