1. Old Fashioned (1)
2. Pioneerof The Nile (8)
3. Friesan Fire (new!)
4. Haynesfield (new!)
5. Capt. Candyman Can (new!)
6. The Pamplemousse (new!)
7. Chocolate Candy (new!)
8. Poltergeist (new!)
9. Hello Broadway (new!)
10. Imperial Council (7)
Off The List: Square Eddie (injury), Midshipman & Vineyard Haven (Dubai, could resurface), Beethoven, Breakwater Edison, Well Positioned, Charitable Man (injury)
Lots of changes since the first list Jan. 1. Old Fashioned remains at the top until he runs next Monday. Pioneerof The Nile moves up a bunch off of his impressive Bob Lewis effort, and would be #1 if he was a known dirt commodity. The rest of the list is made up of newcomers. Friesan Fire has been the strongest 3yo in the South so far, taking the 2 stakes at Fairgrounds and learning how to settle. Haynesfield is tearing it up at Aqueduct, but distance questions surround him with that sprinter sire. Capt. Candyman Can looked great winning the Hutcheson. The Pamplemousse is probably #2 in California, with Chocolate Candy close behind. Poltergeist is an intriguing allowance winner at Oaklawn looking to prove himself in stakes company. Hello Broadway is always in the race. Imperial COuncil is working well and needs to make a start pretty soon; his potential is what is keeping him on the list.
All of the unfortunate list-droppers could make it back in the top 10 with a good effort. Vineyard Haven makes his 3yo debut in Dubai on Thursday, and if he is still as dominant as he was last year then he’ll be back on the list next week. Square Eddie is out with sore shins but can rejoin the list if he recovers quickly. At least four 3yo stakes this weekend means there could be more movementon the list. Also, ROAD TO THE ROSES is OPEN for ENTRIES!!!
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