With eliminations for the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup just a couple weeks away, Trot Insider has provided another update on the contenders.
The 38th edition of the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The eliminations will be held a week prior on Saturday, Sept. 4.
For many years, TROT Magazine's Pepsi North America Cup Spring Book has served as an initial barometer for the colts and geldings that may be in the running for the Glamour Boy division's single biggest payday. As in past years, the Spring Book appeared in the April Horseplayers issue of TROT.
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Here is a look at the horses that remain eligible to the 2021 Pepsi North America Cup, highlighting their previous race and next start entered as of press time on August 18, 2021.
Abuckabett Hanover - Trained by Tony Alagna, the Betting Line colt last raced on July 31 at The Meadows in the Adios, finishing fifth by 2-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:49.1. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
Always A Miki - Trained by Nancy Takter, the Always B Miki colt last raced on August 7 at The Meadowlands in the Cane Pace, finishing sixth by 6-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:49.2. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II.
American Courage - Trained by Travis Alexander, the American Ideal colt last raced on August 13 at Yonkers Raceway in the New York Sire Stakes, finishing first by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:52. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
As Always - Trained by Per Engblom, the Always B Miki gelding last raced on August 11 at Harrah's Philadelphia, finishing second by half a length, individually timed in 1:54.4. He is entered to race on August 18 at Harrah's Philadelphia.
Bayfield Beach - Trained by Ron Burke, the Somebeachsomewhere colt last raced on August 14 at Northfield Park in the Carl Milstein Memorial, finishing eighth by 16-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:52.
Bettim Again - Trained by Richard Moreau, the Malicious gelding last raced on August 17 at Georgian Downs, finishing first by 2-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:53.4. He is entered to race on August 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Bettor Sun - Trained by Gregg McNair, the Sunshine Beach gelding last raced on August 14 at Northfield Park in the Carl Milstein Memorial, finishing fifth by eight lengths, individually timed in 1:50.2. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Bulldog Hanover - Trained by Jack Darling, the Shadow Play colt last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series, finishing first by three-quarters of a length in 1:50 flat. He is entered to race on August 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series.
Candy Trader - Trained by David Menary, the Bettors Delight gelding last raced on June 12 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing eighth by seven lengths, individually timed in 1:53.3.
Captainofrocknroll - Trained by Casie Coleman Herlihy, the Captaintreacherous gelding last raced on August 1 at Harrah's Philadelphia, finishing fourth by 3-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:52.3.
Captains Place - Trained by Todd Luther, the Captaintreacherous gelding last raced on August 11 at The Red Mile in the Kentucky Commonwealth Series, finishing seventh by 5-3/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:52.4.
Chase H Hanover - Trained by Scott Cox, the Captaintreacherous gelding last raced on August 14 at Northfield Park in the Carl Milstein Memorial, finishing sixth by 9-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:50.3. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
Control Heaven - Trained by Chantal Mitchell, the Control The Moment gelding qualified on August 10 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing first by 5-1/2 lengths in 1:53.1 with a :26.1 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Dean B Hanover - Trained by Brett Pelling, the Betting Line gelding last raced on July 30 at The Meadowlands, finishing eighth by 8-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:52.1. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II.
Desperate Man - Trained by Kathy Cecchin, the Shadow Play colt last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series, finishing sixth by three lengths, individually timed in 1:50.3 with a :26.3 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series.
Exploit - Trained by Tony Alagna, the Somebeachsomewhere colt last raced on August 11 at The Red Mile in the Kentucky Championship Series, finishing third by 2-3/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:49.4. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II.
Great Somewhere - Trained by Richard Moreau, the Somebeachsomewhere colt last raced on August 14 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing second by a neck, individually timed in 1:51.1. He is entered to race on August 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Highlandbeachsbest - Trained by Linda Toscano, the Somebeachsomewhere colt was a vet scratch on August 7 at The Meadowlands. He last raced on July 31 at The Meadowlands, finishing third by two lengths, individually timed in 1:49.2 with a :26.3 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II.
Island Beach Boy - Trained by Marcel Barrieau, the Somebeachsomewhere colt last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing fifth by 5-3/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:53.2. He is entered to race on August 19 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Jimmy Connor B - Trained by Gregg McNair, the Big Jim gelding last raced on August 7 in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series, finishing fourth by two lengths, individually timed in 1:50.2 with a :25.3 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
JK Going West - Trained by Lewayne Miller, the JK Endofanera gelding last raced on August 11 at Indiana State Fair in The Horseman, finishing fifth by three lengths, individually timed in 1:51.3.
Joelsyy Hanover - Trained by Melanie Wrenn, the JK Endofanera gelding last raced on August 13 at Hoosier Park in the Joe Patchen Series final, finishing fourth by three-quarters of a length, individually timed in 1:50.3 with a 26.3 last quarter.
JTS Jet - Trained by Gabriella Sasso, the Betting Line colt last raced on August 2 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing third by 2-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:51.3. He is entered to race on August 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Kinkaid Seelster - Trained by Ben Baillargeon, the Big Jim gelding last raced on August 9 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing third by 2-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:53.1 with a :26.3 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Komodo Beach - Trained by Brett Pelling, the Somebeachsomewhere gelding last raced on August 11 at The Red Mile in the Kentucky Championship Series, finishing second by 2-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:49.3 with a :26.3 last quarter.
Lawless Shadow - Trained by Ian Moore, the Shadow Play colt last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series, finishing 10th by 7-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:51.2. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
Linedrive Hanover - Trained by Casie Coleman Herlihy, the Betting Line gelding qualified on May 5 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, finishing first by 5-1/2 lengths in 1:54.4.
Lous Pearlman - Trained by Ron Burke, the Sweet Lou colt was a vet scratch on August 14 at The Meadows. He last raced on July 31 at The Meadows in the Adios, finishing sixth by three lengths, individually timed in 1:49.2. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II and is the second Also Eligible in the Consolation I.
No Better Joy - Trained by Nicky Comegna, the Betterthancheddar gelding last raced on August 10 at Georgian Downs, finishing first by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:54.3. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
One Eight Hundred - Trained by Nancy Takter, the Somebeachsomewhere colt last raced on August 7 at The Meadowlands in the Cane Pace, finishing fifth by 6-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:49.2.
Perfect Sting - Trained by Joe Holloway, the Always B Miki colt last raced on August 7 at The Meadowlands in the Cane Pace, finishing second by three-quarters of a length, individually timed in 1:48.2 with a :26.4 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
Pirate Hanover - Trained by Tony Alagna, the Captaintreacherous colt last raced on August 7 at The Meadowlands, finishing fourth by two lengths, individually timed in 1:49.3 with a :26.2 last quarter.
P L Ozzy - Trained by Amanda Fine, the Sunshine Beach colt last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series, finishing 12th by 14-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:52.4. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Proline - Trained by Luc Blais, the Sportswriter colt last raced on August 2 at Dresden Raceway in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series, finishing first by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:55.1. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Rau Ru - Trained by Clark Beelby, the Bettors Delight gelding was a vet scratch (sick) on June 12 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. He qualified on June 3 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing second by 3-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:53.3 with a :26.1 last quarter.
Red Right Hand - Trained by Nancy Takter, the Captaintreacherous colt last raced on August 11 at The Red Mile in the Kentucky Championship Series, finishing seventh by 12-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:51.3.
Rockyroad Hanover - Trained by Tony Alagna, the Captaintreacherous colt last raced on August 7 at The Meadowlands in the Cane Pace, finishing first by three-quarters of a length in 1:48.1 with a :26.2 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
Saratoga Blue Chip - Trained by Carmen Auciello, the Hes Watching gelding last raced on August 14 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing seventh by 3-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:51.4. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Second Bruiser - Trained by Vernon Cochrane, the Believeinbruiser gelding last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series, finishing fifth by 2-1/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:50.2. with a :26.3 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series.
Simon Says Hanover - Trained by Tony Alagna, the Captaintreacherous colt last raced on August 10 at Yonkers Raceway, finishing first by 3-3/4 lengths in 1:51.4. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation I.
Southwind Gendry - Trained by Ron Burke, the Always B Miki gelding last raced on July 31 at The Meadows in the Adios, finishing fourth by 1-3/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:49.1 with a :26.2 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial.
Southwind Petyr - Trained by Mark Harder, the American Ideal colt last raced on August 13 at Yonkers Raceway in the New York Sire Stakes, finishing third by half a length, individually timed in 1:51.2. He is entered to race on August 20 at Vernon Downs on the New York Sire Stakes.
Summa Cum Laude - Trained by Ron Burke, the Somebeachsomewhere colt last raced on August 7 at The Meadowlands in the Cane Pace, finishing third by 4-1/2 lengths, individually timed in 1:49 with a :26.2 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II.
Twin B Eagle - Trained by Anthony Beaton, the Sportswriter gelding last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing seventh by 12-3/4 lengths, individually timed in 1:53.3. He is entered to race on August 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series.
Warrawee Whynot - Trained by Rob Fellows, the Sweet Lou gelding last raced on August 7 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finishing a distant eighth after breaking stride.
Whichwaytothebeach - Trained by Brett Pelling, the Somebeachsomewhere gelding last raced on August 14 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, finishing second by a nose, individually timed in 1:49.4 with a :26.4 last quarter. He is entered to race on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation I.