Post by Neco on May 13, 2017 19:17:10 GMT -5
Two weeks ago, Augustus roared to the wire by open lengths in the Kentucky Derby to continue his dominance of the male division, leaving a hard charging Lost Hero to trail in his wake. With the roses firmly on his shoulders, Augustus has taken the first jewel of the Triple Crown in style, and comes into the Preakness looking to make it a double for his owner Sunfire Stables. The battle for the Crown moves to Balitmore, MD as Old Hilltop is now the stage for the return of Augustus and a number of challengers old and new to try and spoil his run for greatness as the Triple Crown continue here on Seeing Stars!
WELCOME to the 7th Renewal of the
Seeing Stars Preakness Stakes!!
Seeing Stars Preakness Stakes!!
Rules
+ Please post the entire form when entering
+ Up to three horses per person, will race AT A MAX OF 14 HORSES
PLEASE NOTE. When entering, COUNT THE HORSES IN FRONT OF YOU. Only 14 horses max are allowed per race - please make sure when you enter, you are not over the limit. I do not want to have DQ anyone for any reason.
Automatic Qualifiers for the 7th Preakness Stakes!
These colts have precedence over all other horses entered!
1. Augustus
2. Lost Hero
3. Motive
4. Delirium
5. Apparition
BE AWARE
Any horse that enters this race is automatically considered a three year old
and cannot participate in next year's Triple Crown!
If you're not sure if you want to enter - DON'T!
Save your horse for the Breeders' Cup and a sure chance next year!
Any horse that enters this race is automatically considered a three year old
and cannot participate in next year's Triple Crown!
If you're not sure if you want to enter - DON'T!
Save your horse for the Breeders' Cup and a sure chance next year!
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Results:
1st - 7 points to add to one stat of your choice
2nd - 6 points to add to one stat of your choice
3rd - 5 points to add to one stat of your choice
4th - 4 points for add to one stat of your choice
5th - 3 point to add to one stat of your choice
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Purse:
1st: 5000 SS
2nd: 2500 SS
3rd: 1250 SS
4th: 625 SS
5th: 312 SS
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Call
Two weeks ago, we witnessed one of the more scintillating of Derby victories as Augustus stampeded from off the pace to smash his way into the Kentucky Derby record books. Taking after his brother and sister, Augustus added yet another Classic win to his family's heritage and skyrocketed to the top of the racing ranks on the forum!
Augustus is once again the favorite in a field of 10, looming large over his rivals as the champion 2 year old male. Rhapsody's Delirium is the close second choice, with Turn & Burn's Keen Ice as the third betting favorite heading onto the track. Motive is not far behind with Apparition hot on his heels, with only Lost Hero and Upstart as the only other single digit choices in the field, with the rest in the double digits and climbing. It's a race loaded with talent and a wide variety of running styles, with only two pacesetters on the hook this time to set it up for the closers as we take to a track that has, in the past, been seen as speed favoring.
It's a cloudy day as the threat of rain hovers over the track, but the dirt has since been upgraded to fast as Augustus leads the way to the starting gate for the 7th Preakness Stakes!
The Road to the Triple Crown continues NOW on SS!
