Who is your 2018 SX Darkhorse pick?

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12/12/2017 11:26am Edited Date/Time 1/15/2018 12:33pm
I'll start. I'm suggesting two guys who I think can win a race, not just have a good night. In my eyes, a the potential to steal a win makes a real darkhorse

I think Barcia has everything he needs to come out and surprise some people. No one is really expecting to ever see 450 Supercross-race-winner Justin again. Everyone is just expecting to see the recent Justin Barcia who came into the past 2 SX seasons injured. New bike, new Factory team, he's my darkhorse pick for a moto win.



I also think Baggett is my number 2 darkhorse pick. He finally has the confidence to know he can race with and beat Tomac and that is what he's been missing. Confidence. I don't think it matters that it's SX. When he lines up on the gate next to Eli, he will do so seeing himself as an equal now.



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Baggett
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Both riders run with some "Nicky" on their gear or bike. So...I concur...completely.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Blake on top of the box and Justin with a podium.
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12/12/2017 11:31am Edited Date/Time 12/12/2017 11:36am
Along with those mentioned Tickle, seely, and I don't consider him a dark horse but some do Webb.

I dont think anyone is jumping in on the roczen, tomac, musquin wins. At least 1 will get a good start. And no one else can hold them off.
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X2 for Baggett- His year to be a frequent podium guy

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12/12/2017 11:33am
I have Baggett and Tickle as guys who can sneak in a win.

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Along with those mentioned Tickle, seely, and I don't consider him a dark horse but some do Webb. I dont think anyone is jumping in on...
Along with those mentioned Tickle, seely, and I don't consider him a dark horse but some do Webb.

I dont think anyone is jumping in on the roczen, tomac, musquin wins. At least 1 will get a good start. And no one else can hold them off.
Good choice. He has everything he needs to get it done this year. I could definitely see it.
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These two will be darkhorses. No one think they will race but you will see both making top10 at A1!


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You know who else could put in some serious work in 2018? This guy:

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tek14 wrote:
These two will be darkhorses. No one think they will race but you will see both making top10 at A1! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/12/231240/s1200_s1200_68351060_CE68_4E87_9D25_76BFDE2FE6A5.jpg[/img]
These two will be darkhorses. No one think they will race but you will see both making top10 at A1!


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Truth is Justin Brayton is the true dark horse this year. I expect Brayton to have some great rides and beat title contenders like Bagget, Anderson, Seely, Webb, Tickle for a spot on box.
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12/12/2017 12:24pm
JA21 also
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webb, and once he got a tast of it, he may just bang out 2 or 3 more wins.
12/12/2017 12:40pm
I also think Baggett will rack up quite a few podiums and possibly get a win in SX. Then when outdoors rolls he will obviously be one of the favourites.
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12/12/2017 12:42pm Edited Date/Time 12/12/2017 12:42pm
Baggett & tickle
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22 n Webb
Ferrrandis for the sx title
Christsn Craig for wins
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I'm not saying Webb, because I see him as a legit race winner, not a darkhorse. Baggett is my pick.
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tek14 wrote:
These two will be darkhorses. No one think they will race but you will see both making top10 at A1! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/12/231240/s1200_s1200_68351060_CE68_4E87_9D25_76BFDE2FE6A5.jpg[/img]
These two will be darkhorses. No one think they will race but you will see both making top10 at A1!


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12/12/2017 3:06pm
Not sure how anyone that has won a premier class overall can be a considered Darkhorse.

Tickle on 450

Harrison on 250


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Tickle looked like he's rasied his intensity in the KTM video posted the other day.

And, you can never count Reedy out. Last time I did, he won.

Brayton has been putting in the work.

Hope Barcia does well also.
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The 22 and BB4
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Someone who's won SX races and has several podiums ain't a "Dark Horse".

I'm jus' sayin'...
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people have a very different idea to what i call a Darkhorse . previous 250f SX champions and past 450 main winner s arent really darkhorse s unless our talking about winning the championship imo . remmber dunge is gone and we have 3 races wih 3 short races this year . if Barcia ,Webb , Baggett dont win a race or be on podiums it will go down as a terrible year for them . JMO

my darkhorse, vince friese will podium one of he short race s and Vital will crash lol

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