Each week we’ll bring you the standings, power rankings, and all the latest transactions from every Racing Dudes Triple Crown Fantasy League team. You’ll not only see which horses are moving up the leaderboard, but also what claims have been made — giving you a real edge on which runners might be on the rise.
We’ll also track how these horses are training and prepping for their upcoming starts, so you’re always in the loop on their progress. Curious how the league works or want more background? Check out this article on how Racing Dudes help kick off the Derby Trail — it’s a great primer on the league and the competition: https://www.secretariat.com/racing-dudes-help-kick-off-the-derby-trail/
So which teams have momentum heading into the big prep races? Scroll down to find out!
Current Triple Crown Fantasy League Standings
| Rank | Team | Score | Current Team Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Halterman | 87 | Paladin, The Puma (C), Solitude Dude (C), Hidden Force (C), Nearly (C) |
| 2 | Magic Mike | 64 | Iron Honor, Intrepido, Crown the Buckeye (C), Hammond (C), Golden Tempo |
| 3 | Geist | 56 | Renegade, Brant, Chip Honcho, Express Kid, Big Dom |
| 4 | Jared & Kevin | 44 | Rancho Santa Fe, Class President, Talkin (C), Potente (C), Silent Tactic |
| 5 | Vinny Blond | 32 | Ted Noffey, Rebel Instinct, My World, Street Beast (C), Soldier N Diplomat (C) |
| 6 | Kelby & Evil Steveil | 27 | Right to Party (C), Napoleon Solo, Exhibition Only (C), Plutarch (C), Wayne’s Law (C) |
| 7 | Shotty & Davey | 26 | Further Ado, Creole Chrome (C), Buetane, Bravaro, Rockies Balboa (C) |
| 8 | Paul Withrow | 24 | Two Out Hero (C), Balboa (C), Canaletto (C), Powershift (C), Chief Wallabee (C) |
| T9 | Double D’s | 23 | Cannoneer, Honey’s to Blame (C), Commandment, Reagan’s Honor (C), Strategic Risk |
| T9 | Jon & Ryan | 23 | Litmus Test, Boyd, Zany (C), Secured Freedom (C), Emerging Market (C) |
| 11 | Pedlow & Manlow | 14 | Blackout Time, Englishman, Salloom (C), Start The Ride (C), Utmost Good Faith (C) |
| 12 | Dan Waite | 2 | Incredibolt, Liberty National, Boss Dylan, Jackson Hole, Remember Mamba |
Recent Claims
There are THIRTEEN claims to report this week:
- In a 9-Way Shake: Double D’s CLAIMED Reagan’s Honor and DROPPED White Tiger
- In a 5-Way Shake: Kelby and Steve CLAIMED Right to Party and DROPPED Kilo Tango
- In a 4-Way Shake: Paul Withrow CLAIMED Balboa and DROPPED Arcadia Cafe
- In a 4-Way Shake: Aaron Halterman CLAIMED Hidden Force and DROPPED Six Speed
- In a 3-Way Shake: Magic Mike CLAIMED Hammond and DROPPED Aces Honor
- In a 2-Way Shake: Magic Mike CLAIMED Crown the Buckeye and DROPED Steel Imperium
- Aaron Halterman CLAIMED The Puma and DROPPED Desert Gate
- Jon & Ryan CLAIMED Secured Freedom and DROPPED Fulleffort
- Pedlow & Manlow CLAIMED Utmost Good Faith and DROPPED Stop the Car
- Kelby and Steve CLAIMED Exhibition Only and DROPPED Sharons Beach
- Jared & Kevin CLAIMED Talkin and DROPPED Attfield
- Shotty & Davey CLAIMED Creole Chrome and DROPPED Thunderously
- Shotty & Davey CLAIMED Rockies Balboa and DROPPED Small Town
Power Rankings
The Power Rankings feature teams’ odds to win the Triple Crown Fantasy League, as well as an update on every horse on each team. Here we go:
1. Aaron Halterman (4/1)
- Paladin – He picked up a big win in the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds.
- Hidden Force – We’ll see him this weekend in a Kentucky Derby prep in Ireland.
- Solitude Dude – We’ll see him this week in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- The Puma – He runs next weekend in the Tampa Bay Derby.
- Nearly – Looked sharp winning the Holy Bull Stakes.
2. The Magic Mike Show (9/2)
- Iron Honor – He runs this weekend in the Gotham Stakes.
- Intrepido – Finished a decent second in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
- Hammond – We’ll see him this weekend in the Gotham Stakes.
- Crown the Buckeye – He will also be running this weekend in the Gotham Stakes.
- Golden Tempo – Finished a decent third in the Risen Star Stakes.
3. Geist (5/1)
- Renegade – Looked great winning the Sam F. Davis Stakes.
- Brant – Finished third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, and is back on the work tab.
- Chip Honcho – He was a solid second in the Risen Star Stakes.
- Express Kid – He finished a decent second in the Sunland Derby.
- Big Dom – He hasn’t been on the worktab since 1/5.
4. Shotty & Davey (5/1)
- Further Ado – Recently won the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, and has returned to the work tab.
- Creole Chrome – He runs this weekend…in a state bred race at Fair Grounds.
- Buetane – He was an average third in the Southwest Stakes.
- Bravaro – We’ll see him this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- Rockies Balboa – We’ll see him this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
5. Kelby & Evil Steveil (8/1)
- Plutarch – He picked up a massive win in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
- Napoleon Solo – He runs this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- Exhibition Only – We’ll see him this weekend in the Gotham Stakes.
- Right to Party – He runs this weekend in the Gotham Stakes.
- Wayne’s Law – Finished a solid second in the Sam F. Davis Stakes.
6. Jared & Kevin (8/1)
- Rancho Santa Fe – He runs this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
- Class President – He also runs this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
- Talkin – He runs this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- Potente – Looked solid in his debut win at Santa Anita.
- Silent Tactic – We’ll also see this one in the Rebel Stakes this weekend.
7. Paul “Free Beers” Withrow (10/1)
- Two Out Hero – We’ll see him this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Balboa – We’ll see him this weekend in the Gotham Stakes.
- Canaletto – Super impressive debut winner at Gulfstream Park.
- Powershift – An impressive runner-up debut at Tampa Bay Downs.
- Chief Wallabee – He runs this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
8. Jon White & Ryan Stillman (10/1)
- Litmus Test – He runs this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
- Boyd – Sharp winner of the Ed Brown Stakes at Churchill Downs.
- Emerging Market – Ultra-impressive debut winner for Chad Brown.
- Zany – Undefeated filly could take on the boys next.
- Secured Freedom – Look for him to run next week in the San Felipe Stakes.
9. Double Ds (Doc Tang & Doc Miranda with Nick Seevers as GM) (12/1)
- Cannoneer – Ran a lackluster fourth in the Holy Bull Stakes.
- Honey’s to Blame – We’ll see him this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
- Commandment – We’ll see him this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- Reagan’s Honor – Solid horse is two for two and headed to the Blue Grass Stakes.
- Strategic Risk – He runs this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
10. Pedlow & Manlow (20/1)
- Blackout Time – He returns this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
- Englishman – Solid debut maiden winner at Churchill Downs, and is also back working.
- Salloom – He runs this weekend in the Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby Stakes.
- Utmost Good Faith – He runs this weekend in an overseas prep race.
- Start The Ride – Impressive Cal Bred horse is targeting open company next.
11. Vinny Blond (20/1)
- Ted Noffey – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner is now injured and off the trail.
- Rebel Instinct – Solid maiden winner at Belmont at the Big A, but no works since 11/15.
- My World – He did very little running in the Saudi Derby.
- Street Beast – He was last in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Soldier N Diplomat – He runs this weekend in the Rebel Stakes.
12. Dan Waite (30/1)
- Incredibolt – He finished last in the Holy Bull Stakes.
- Liberty National – He did very little running in the Southwest Stakes.
- Boss Dylan – He did very little running in a maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park.
- Jackson Hole – He runs this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- Remember Mamba – Impressive winner once again on the turf, but no works since.
