Sorry guys, I'm only posting the #1 match-ups tonight. The rest will be coming tomarrow, I promise! Also somewhat a weak weekend Derby/Oaks prep wise, but I'll go ahead and preview them tomarrow in a double post.
# 1 matchups
I Want Revenge vs. The Pamplemousse
I Want Revenge and The Pamplemousse actually both started their careers in California. However, after losing to Pioneerof the Nile not once, but twice, I Want Revenge went east to Aquaduct. He was a very impressive winner in the Gotham Stakes and will go to the Wood Memorial next. The Pamplemoussse has not faced Pioneerof the Nile or Chocolate Candy yet. He has beaten the #4 West seed Take the Points going gate to wire, he can also rate. His problem? He has not faced really good fields and there may be a distance issue (Although his sire did cross the line second in the 2003 LA Derby, but he was Dq’ed shortly afterwards). The other problem is that he’s never been on dirt. Which is why, I’m giving this round to I Want Revenge.
Winner: I Want Revenge by Stephen Got Even
Freisan Fire vs. Old Fashioned
The two stablemates go against each other in this match-up. While Old Fashioned lost this past Saturday, I will give him the benafit of doubt that it was the hot pace that did him in. With that being said, that hot pace would be extremely helpful for Friesan Fire. He’s bred for distance on both sides of the family and is a closer. A hot pace in the Derby and he might just steal it.
Winner: Freisan Fire by AP Indy
This week prep, the Lane's End Stakes will be on ESPN 2. Also don't forget to vote in the poll!
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