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Originally Posted by CDN Rick
I'm calling Toby Price for the win. I think he's had enough time to heal and practice. I think this will be the year he can finally pull it all together.
2nd is Joan Barrenda. I think he has what it takes even with his hand injury.
3rd is Sunderland. He's got a fire to become a legend and cleared last year by a significant margin.
I do think VanBeveren could really pull an upset and make the top 3 as well.
Honestly I think its too hard to call any of these places though. There are so many riders in it this year. And so many of them are so talented.
Who are you guys calling for the 3 podium finishes??
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Toby is one of my favorite racers alive at the moment but despite a huge well of talent I just don't think he has the preparation and time on the bike for the top step this year.
You're damn right it's a tough call at this point though, Barreda has the speed but the bike/crashing/team has always held him back. Starting with an injury is going to be hard to overcome with his riding style over two hard weeks. Will the HRC bikes still be competitive against these new gen KTM's?
1.) Walkner
2.) Sunderland
3.) Quintanilla
4.) Benavides
5.) De Soultrait
Totally reaching with that list, but this edition stands to be very exciting as long as the riders stay healthy