I could use a nice hat/cap in Illinois & love to gamble. Best wishes to all participants in AAS, how exciting for you!
Winner finish time 78 hours 30 minutes
My top picks in order:
1. Lance Mackey (knows how to push the dogs limits as well a his own of course, most motivated guy out there)
2. Ramy Brooks (rested, sprinting background in family)
3. Jeff King (conservative runner with strong team, dog management extraordinaire)
4. Cim Smyth (Known for fast times, strong company)
5. Aaorn Burmeister(can do this)
Honorable mentions to:
6. Ed Iten (his age factored him down, wish him a great run)
7. Jim Lanier (beautiful white team that I first saw with Anna running them, Awesome!)
8. Hugh Neff (has potential, my chicago guy, but may lack the push & prod needed)