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[DonGuido]

Omaha Beach scratch, according to DRF, is too bad and leaves the race wide open for betters and head scratching. Sorry to hear that and what could be a career ending deal. Who will take over as the favorite??? I think we will only know when the starter opens the gates.

[JolyB]

First Spun to Run is out, now Omaha Beach is scratched and will probably be retired. I suppose that the [lukewarm] favorite's role devolves to Mucho Gusto or perhaps Higher Power. It certainly makes for a more competitive race, but a lot of the star power is gone.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by JolyB

First Spun to Run is out, now Omaha Beach is scratched and will probably be retired. I suppose that the [lukewarm] favorite's role devolves to Mucho Gusto or perhaps Higher Power. It certainly makes for a more competitive race, but a lot of the star power is gone.

Higher Power ought to be the favorite since he appears to be the only G-1 winner, I think, but who knows? Mucho Gusto wouldn't surprise too much because of connections.