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?

[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.

[mikeyp]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

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

The plan is to make it mixed use shopping center and condos, if the economy ever gets going again. Lots of potential up and down Cicero Ave., but not at the moment.

[JJP]

Interesting that Leparoux gave up the mount on American Lion to go to New York up against Eskenderaya with Awesome Act. Given the lack of pace in the Illinois Derby, one has to wonder if that will come back to bite Leparoux.

[mikeyp]

Originally Posted by JJP

Interesting that Leparoux gave up the mount on American Lion to go to New York up against Eskenderaya with Awesome Act. Given the lack of pace in the Illinois Derby, one has to wonder if that will come back to bite Leparoux.

I think Awesome Act has a great chance in the Wood, especially with a big closing effort. No one better that the Flyin' Frenchman to do it.

Raining here in Chicago, but it should stop by race time. I still think it will be a drying track, and this could play into the hands of Game Ball. Martinez gets booted off of Schoolboy and gets his revenge on Game Ball?

[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

[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?

[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..

[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.

[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?

[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.

[JJP]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Recapturetheglory would be 1-9 against this bunch.

1-9? Maybe 9-1. Besides winning the Ill. Derby, what did he ever do?

[slotdirt]

*searches for head banging on keyboard icon*