3/19 (OP): Rebel S. (G2), Azeri (G3)
 

Upcoming Rebel Stakes looks like it will feature a full field highlighted by the likes of The Factor, Sway Away and Archarcharch. The Factor's first encounter with two turns will determine whether the colt stays on the Derby trail...looks like a very interesting race!

9th (5:02) Azeri S. (G3)

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Tidal Pool Thompson T J 115 L
2 Kimber Lily Saez G 113 L
3 Shotgun Gulch Quinonez L S 115 L
4 Havre de Grace Dominguez R A 115 L
5 Spacy Tracy Rose J 119 L
6 Absinthe Minded Borel C H 119 L
7 Blind Luck Gomez G K 115 L



10th (5:31) Rebel S. (G2)

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 Archarcharch Court J K 122 L
2 Alternation Quinonez L S 117 L
3 Dreaminofthewin Berry M C 115 L
4 Picko's Pride Ocampo I 115 L
5 J P's Gusto Dominguez R A 117 L
6 The Factor Garcia M 117 L
7 Caleb's Posse Razo E Jr 122 L
8 Saratoga Red Thompson T J 115 L
9 Sway Away Gomez G K 115 L
10 Elite Alex Borel C H 115 L
11 Glint Saez G 117 L
12f Bluegrass Jam Baze M C 115 L
13f J W Blue Rocco J S Jr 117 L

F-Mutuel field: Bluegrass Jam and J W Blue

After what I saw last weekend The Factor is now my #1 Derby horse. He should have no problem beating this group

Or he can run out of gas like Runflatout that everyone was so in love with last week.

I could be wrong but I don't think it's going to be as easy as you might think. I think Sway Away should like the extra distance. He could give The Factor some trouble in this one.

You do realize that the horse is not by Giant's Causeway.

As will Elite Alex

Elite Alex has to shine in this spot or else you can forget about him.

I like that he won a 5f debut race like a horse who isn't a slowpoke - and Borel has basically tried to manipulate his running style. Now he needs the Graded Earnings.

As will JP's Gusto..................

I agree.. It is make or break time here...I think he has a good shot.

Fantastic field if they all run. I think Caleb's Posse deserves a long look after what happened to him at the top of the stretch last time.

By Afleet Alex out of a Seattle Slew mare, yeah, he better like the distance.

Could be headed to Sunland?

Baffert should put the horse in a bulletproof vest based on RHT's proclamation.

That being said, are there any good Giant Causeway's running?

Is this a serious question? Best sire in the history of sires.

Ohhh really?
I must be forgetting about all of his champions and classic winners.

Name his top 5 current runners, since you are President of his fan club.

Giant Oak ENOUGH SAID.

So Giant Oank makes him the best Sire of all time?
You never cease to amaze me.

You realize he is joking, right?

Should I stay or should I go?
 

Yes, this is very intriguing field. Still trying to convince myself to drive 5-1/2 hours Saturday and see this one live. Oaklawn already announced that infield will open this week. Enjoyed a couple of Arkansas Derby days there in 1970s as college kid.

I will wait for draw... then decide?

Latest anticipated Rebel Field:

Aracharcharch
Alternation
Bluegrass Jam
Caleb's Posse
Dreaminofthewin
Elite Alex
Glint
J P's Gusto
JW Blue
Picko's Pride
Sway Away
The Factor


Still possible::

Smoke It Right
Prime Cut
Saratoga Red
Nehro

With the Rebel having 100 horses running in it,I wonder if any trainer will call an audible and send the horse to the LA Derby instead

200 for 2nd is better than 30 for 3rd:D

The majority of the field is based at Oaklawn, so I doubt too many people will want to ship down to New Orleans instead. But it is surprising how deep this field is compared to the recent 3-year old preps in New York and Florida.

The draw for Saturday's $300,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park is set for Thursday, and a full field was solidifying, thanks in large part by the arrival of two challengers from California.

A plane carrying The Factor and Sway Away, was due to arrive at Hot Springs Municipal Airport by late afternoon. Their presence ensures at least 13 horses will be in action in the major stepping-stone to the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) slated for April 16.

A rundown of the expected field (as of Wed. morning) can be viewed at the link below.

http://oaklawn.com/news/2011/mar/16/...sday-march-15/

Looks like the first real Derby prep of the year.

Looking forward to the race call :rolleyes:

I hope it's his last year. :wf

We go from a real prep this weekend to a polycrap(Win and U are In Race) and the LA Derby with MMM,Wilkinson,Machen and both the Nacho's battling for $800,000 in graded earnings

Should be interesting

:rolleyes:another Terry Wallace fan... :rolleyes:

It will be straight to the outhouse shortly after "And they're off in the Rebel stakes" . There will be several "ah's" and a few "ers". Maybe a miss called horse or two. "JP's Gusto strikes the front, er no make that Calebs Posse". Just remember to follow the saddle cloths.

martin rations the speed and the factoid proves he's not a one turn wonder
rebel yell in march is not woodford reservein may but its a great appetizer

I believe the saddle cloths will be the same color.

Have to chuckle at the validity of these comments. There was a day back at Ak-Sar-Ben when Terry was pretty fun AND accurate to listen to. Nowadays it is just a bit sad at times how he can butcher a race. It's scary to think how messed up the Ark Derby might be.

Terry Wallace's favorite horse to call: Whoooooooooooo Doctor Whooooooooooooo
(one of the best Nebraska breds ever)

Are you from Omaha?

Born in Minneapolis but lived in Omaha from the time I was 3 until 33.................saw Aks at it's heights and depths............

9th (5:02) Azeri S. (G3)

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Tidal Pool Thompson T J 115 L
2 Kimber Lily Saez G 113 L
3 Shotgun Gulch Quinonez L S 115 L
4 Havre de Grace Dominguez R A 115 L
5 Spacy Tracy Rose J 119 L
6 Absinthe Minded Borel C H 119 L
7 Blind Luck Gomez G K 115 L



10th (5:31) Rebel S. (G2)

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 Archarcharch Court J K 122 L
2 Alternation Quinonez L S 117 L
3 Dreaminofthewin Berry M C 115 L
4 Picko's Pride Ocampo I 115 L
5 J P's Gusto Dominguez R A 117 L
6 The Factor Garcia M 117 L
7 Caleb's Posse Razo E Jr 122 L
8 Saratoga Red Thompson T J 115 L
9 Sway Away Gomez G K 115 L
10 Elite Alex Borel C H 115 L
11 Glint Saez G 117 L
12f Bluegrass Jam Baze M C 115 L
13f J W Blue Rocco J S Jr 117 L

F-Mutuel field: Bluegrass Jam and J W Blue

Bluegrass Jam and JW Blue are a mutual field.

I still like ArchArchArch as longshot chance and with pp1 winning @ 20% clip over 1 mile races, a few $$ won't hurt. ;).

Elite Alex may run in the Louisiana Derby instead.

http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/west_points/