Who would harness racing's sharpest minds select in the 2018 Trot Magazine Fantasy Stable? Trot Insider will feature 'expert picks' in advance of the contest entry deadline.
Announcer for Pompano Park & The Red Mile (and soon to be returning to his role as Meadowlands TV analyst) Gabe Prewitt has offered his picks for the 2018 Fantasy Stable. With a number of top conditioners available in Group M, Prewitt has strong justification for his selection.
"With a loaded arsenal of two & three-year-old stakes performers, I am expecting a HUGE year from trainer Tony Alagna," said Prewitt. "I am very excited to Breeders Crown champ Stay Hungry return for his sophomore campaign, as well as KYSS Champ Band Stand. I think Captaintreacherous will prove himself to be the real deal in the stallion ranks, and Tony is loaded with first-crop freshman from Captaitreacherous, so I am expecting to see some standout superstar two-year olds from the barn!"
In 2017, Tony Alagna's stable banked just shy of $3.5 million, and in the five seasons prior his stable averaged more than $4.97 million.
Group A:
Hannelore Hanover
Group B:
Filibuster Hanover
Group C:
Pure Country
Group D:
Emoticon Hanover
Group E:
Plunge Blue Chip
Group F:
Samo Different Day
Group G:
Wolfgang
Group H:
Hey Blondie
Group I: Two-Year-Old Colt Pacers:
Spectrum
Quatrain Blue Chip
Group J: Two-Year-Old Filly Pacers:
My Monterey
Unseen
Group K: Two-Year-Old Colt Trotters:
Mission Hill
Greenshoe
Group L: Two-Year-Old Filly Trotters:
The Ice Dutchess
Im All Pink
Group M: Trainers 1:
Tony Alagna
Group N: Trainers 2:
Carmen Auciello
Group O: Drivers 1:
Yannick Gingras
Group P: Drivers 2:
Jordan Stratton
Group Q: Drivers 3:
Doug McNair
Group R: Drivers 4:
Bob McClure
Entries for the 2018 Fantasy Stable Contest can be made up until 5:00 pm (EST) on Friday, May 18. Stables cannot be altered once submitted. Click here to enter!
The contest is based on total earnings of selected horses and five percent of the earnings of selected trainers and drivers between May 18 and December 31, 2018..
For the purposes of the fantasy bankroll, the winners (horses only) of the 2018 Breeders Crown Finals will each receive a $200,000 contest bankroll bonus. Also, in the two-year-old categories, contestants are once again asked to select TWO horses.
At the end of the year, the winner of the contest will receive entry into and travel to the 2019 World Harness Handicapping Championship, a prize valued at (approx) $1,300.
Previous Expert Selections:
► Ken Middleton - Woodbine Mohawk Park
► Emily Gaskin - Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
► Greg Blanchard - The Raceway at The Western Fair District