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 | Jared & Kevin | 175 | Cherokee Nation (C), Class President, Argos (C), Potente (C), Silent Tactic |
| 2 | Aaron Halterman | 137 | Paladin, The Puma (C), Six Speed (C), So Happy (C), Nearly (C) |
| 3 | Magic Mike | 97 | Iron Honor, Intrepido, Hulkamania (C), Roger That Dana (C), Golden Tempo |
| 4 | Double D’s | 83 | Cannoneer, Ottinho (C), Commandment, Reagan’s Honor (C), Crude Velocity (C) |
| 5 | Vinny Blond | 63 | Ted Noffey, Clocker Special (C), Lockstocknpharoah (C), Robusta (C), Soldier N Diplomat (C) |
| 6 | Geist | 61 | Renegade, Brant, Chip Honcho, Express Kid, Big Dom |
| 7 | Paul Withrow | 56 | Greenwich Village (C), Grittiness (C), Canaletto (C), Powershift (C), Chief Wallabee (C) |
| 8 | Shotty & Davey | 46 | Further Ado, Stark Contrast (C), Buetane, Bravaro, Fulleffort (C) |
| T9 | Kelby & Evil Steveil | 38 | Right to Party (C), Napoleon Solo, High Camp (C), Confessional (C), Epic Desire (C) |
| T9 | Jon & Ryan | 38 | Litmus Test, Boyd, Danon Bourbon (C), Talk to Me Jimmy (C), Emerging Market (C) |
| 11 | Pedlow & Manlow | 25 | Blackout Time, Englishman, Salloom (C), Pyromancer (C), Easy Decision (C) |
| 12 | Dan Waite | 7 | Incredibolt, Pavlovian (C), Boss Dylan, Jackson Hole, Remember Mamba |
Recent Claims
There are TWELVE claims to report this week:
- In a 7-Way Shake: Vinny CLAIMED Street Beast and DROPPED Mob
- In a 7-Way Shake: Jon & Ryan CLAIMED Fulleffort and DROPPED Best Green
- In a 6-Way Shake: Jared & Kevin CLAIMED Attfield and DROPPED Obliteration
- In a 4-Way Shake: Paul CLAIMED Two Out Hero and DROPPED Ewing
- In a 3-Way Shake: Paul CLAIMED Arcadia Cafe DROPPED Satono Voyage
- In a 2-Way Shake: Kelby & Steve CLAIMED Kilo Tango and DROPPED Bricklin
- Aaron CLAIMED Solitude Dude and DROPPED Courting
- Pedlow & Manlow CLAIMED Start The Ride and DROPPED Daneyko
- Pedlow & Manlow CLAIMED Stop the Car and DROPPED Universe
- Shotty & Davey CLAIMED Small Town and DROPPED Mesquite
- Magic Mike CLAIMED Steel Imperium and DROPPED Carson Street
- Magic Mike CLAIMED Aces Honor and DROPPED Quality Mischief
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.
- Desert Gate – He was a lackluster fourth in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
- Solitude Dude – We’ll see him next in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
- Six Speed – Won the UAE 2000 Guineas in impressive fashion.
- Nearly – Looked sharp winning the Holy Bull Stakes.
2. The Magic Mike Show (9/2)
- Iron Honor – Broke his maiden in style at Aqueduct.
- Intrepido – Finished a decent second in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
- Steel Imperium – He runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Aces Honor – He also runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial 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.
- Thunderously – Trainer Bill Mott announced he’s off the trail.
- Buetane – He was an average third in the Southwest Stakes.
- Bravaro – He finished a solid second in the Holy Bull Stakes.
- Small Town – We’ll see him this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
5. Kelby & Evil Steveil (8/1)
- Plutarch – He picked up a massive win in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
- Napoleon Solo – Ultra-impressive winner of the Champagne Stakes.
- Sharons Beach – He runs this week at Santa Anita in a maiden special weight.
- Kilo Tango – He runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Wayne’s Law – Finished a solid second in the Sam F. Davis Stakes.
6. Jared & Kevin (8/1)
- Rancho Santa Fe – He was fourth in the Southwest Stakes.
- Class President – He was a decent second in the Swale Stakes.
- Attfield – He runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Potente – Looked solid in his debut win at Santa Anita.
- Silent Tactic – Picked up an impressive win in the Southwest Stakes.
7. Paul “Free Beers” Withrow (10/1)
- Two Out Hero – We’ll see him this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Arcadia Cafe – He runs this weekend in Japan in the Hyacinth Stakes.
- Canaletto – Super impressive debut winner at Gulfstream Park.
- Powershift – An impressive runner-up debut at Tampa Bay Downs.
- Chief Wallabee – Ultra-impressive maiden winner on debut for Bill Mott.
8. Jon White & Ryan Stillman (10/1)
- Litmus Test – He scratched out of the Southwest 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.
- Fulleffort – He runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial 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 – Arkansas bred has looked good in his two Oaklawn Park starts.
- Commandment – Impressive winner of the Mucho Macho Man Stakes.
- White Tiger – Finished second to last in the Lecomte Stakes.
- Strategic Risk – He finished off the board in the Southwest Stakes.
10. Pedlow & Manlow (20/1)
- Blackout Time – Finished second in the Breeders Futurity, and is back on the worktab.
- 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.
- Stop the Car – He runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- 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 runs this weekend in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes.
- Soldier N Diplomat – Finished a solid second in the Southwest 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 – Looked solid winning an allowance at Fair Grounds.
- Remember Mamba – Impressive winner once again on the turf.
