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I'm going to say Millsaps or maybe Pourcel.
Pourcel on the other hand could do very well if he can turn the raw speed into 20 laps.
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You can watch laptimes this weekend at EuroSX race. Lakes will be frozen soon and he will have time to do some proper training before A1.
If you're talking "Dark Horse" for multiple podiums and potential wins, I think there could be several. Webb, Sealy, Canard, Pourcel, Reed, etc. I have to say that while Milsaps can podium, I also believe many of you guys overrate him. Yes he had a couple of good years, but he is quickly approaching 30 if not already there and the top is too loaded for him to ever be a serious contender imo. Without catastrophic dilution at the top due to injury, I really feel Milsaps may just barely squeeze his way into the top 10 by the end, but that's just my opinion.
Because I Guess Marvin is already in the big four...
Seely would be my other pick.
Marvin in SX .. I think he will breakout this year, be a regular threat.
Pourcel needs to stay healthy.
And Benny Bloss.. he set the bar outdoors already, lets see what SX brings.
Musquin has to be a threat. Marv posses the talent and speed to hit that "Tomac/Roczen" level this year in SX if he can mentally get there.
Pourcel.... I just don't ever see him being willing to hang it out at 100% again. The guy has been through a lot, I don't blame him, but he rides anywhere from 85-95% on most days. I think we saw him close in on 100% at Washougal and he landed on his head...
I'm 6'2'' and I admire the hell out of Bloss for being able to race a dirt bike at his level being that freaking tall!
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As for Barcia, I don't see the brand of bike closing the kind of gap the front runners have over him. But it would be a pleasant surprise. Hell, more riders at the front of the pack is ALWAYS a good thing, but we've seen year after year that the gap to the front is a BIG hurdle to overcome.
I'd go with someone like Bogle or Mookie. Reckon Bogle could surprise a few, maybe not for the title so much but possibly podiums. Bogle seems a great starter, or he did on the Gieco bike often.
Lets hope there is no aftereffects of that major crash at the MXDN. Sure hope that doesn't take any wind out of his sails.
If he gets a good result early on, and a bit of momentum, then maybe, otherwise i think Peick and Philthy will make him look ordinary again.
Millsaps may be a threat , but threat podium, not the title.
Whatever Barcia says about the bike....."ummmm that bike won the championship last year!"
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