\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Del Penn Championship Day \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>Topicount Special- Grade I <\/SPAN> Welcome to the 6th<\/SUP> edition of the Topicount Special on Del Penn Championship Day. The race is the final one on the card in NY (race 16) although this series of races spans many tracks. Tiz Vegas won the inaugural event in a steppy 121 spf back in 2003. In 2004 the race was won by Masterofyourdomain in a 114. Wonderboy Cougar avenged his narrow defeat in 04 by winning the 05 incarnation at 10furlongs. In 06 the race was stretched to its current distance of 12f and Kowboy was the victor in an spf of 103. Last year the legendary Solar Song took home the treasure and there was twice as much to take home; as the purse was doubled to two million smackers. Solar Song covered the course in 112. So while this race has changed distances and now moves to NY it still boasts a proud tradition of winners and carries the name of a top level trainer. The namesake trainer also has one in the race and is\u00a0one of the benefactors of this great day of racing. With a tip of my cap, I salute those that make this championship day happen, and so as to not become involved in any simmering controversy over recent residency changes, I will leave it at that. Those that make this day happen know who they are, and they know that all members of the sim are grateful for their Herculean efforts in making this day happen. <\/P> It is always great to have the very best horses in NY and when the are going a mile and half over the test of champions it is even more special so lets take a look at the field that will vying to etch their name into the record books on Saturday.<\/P> The Field PP 1<\/B> MARMELO(IRE) Tr <\/B>jayjay JKY B Child ML 7\/1 The 5 year old son of Refuse to PP 2<\/B> DANCE STEPS(KY)\u00a0 <\/SPAN>TR <\/B>twoofus2 JKY Q Simien ML 9\/1 The 3 year old son of Seeking the Gold had been knocking on the door of the big races before kicking it down back in May when stretching out to 11f. Since then he has put together a string of top performances at this distance or near it. He has 3 G1 scores on his card and ran second in the third jewel and the BB marathon. Quite a season for this one huh? He has had a grueling campaign in pushing his lifetime earnings over 1.6 million dollars. When at his best the leader will feel Dance Steps hot breath blowing on their throat latch. He is a stalker who likes to press a leader before taking him down in the lane. Being just outside the likely early speed seems a perfect spot.<\/P> PP 3<\/B> MR. BLUE(KY) TR <\/B>congaree2 JKY I Torres ML 50\/1 The morning line tells you a lot about the three year old son of Eavesdropper\u2019s chances. He is a fine looking colt who has a bright future beyond Saturday. This may be a test to see what Congaree2 can expect from this colt in next years campaign. He is a front runner so expect him to be involved in the early pace scenario and he could have a big impact on the race if he manages to make the lead. He has one win lifetime so don\u2019t expect too much.<\/P> PP 4<\/B> FORTY SHORT(AUS) TR <\/B>helenus JKY S Schauer ML 12\/1 This 3 year old son of Encosta De Lago has really come on as the season has progressed and this race is a measuring stick for him as well. Unlike some others in the race Forty Short\u2019s spfs say he belongs in this race if he can carry his speed at this level and distance. This is his first attempt at the graded level but he has improved in leaps and bounds since his claim, bet old db2 is a tad bitter about the improvement as well. It is his first try at the distance as well but this deep closer has given every indication that the extra ground will be to his liking. <\/P> PP 5<\/B> ROCKINGHAM(KY) TR <\/B>fairhaven4 JKY W McClendon ML 9\/1 This 4 year old son of Woodman was a part of the Evil Empire\u2019s dominance on Breeders Bowl Saturday winning the BB Marathon going away. This deep closer comes on late like he was riding a rocket. He threw a clunker in his last race but seems to follow up on bad performances with quality runs. If they go fast up front, and it looks like they will, it may set this guy up to pick up the pieces. Don\u2019t be shocked to see Darth Vader Lenny in the winners circle again.<\/P>
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