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Movers & Shakers star sweeps the weekend, favorite heading into PIGtucky Derby
Weekend one of qualifying rounds is complete, and the PIGtucky Derby participants for this weekend have already been determined with one more round of qualifying left to go on Saturday. Albert EinSWINE (from the Movers & Shakers Swine sponsored by OG Concepts) dominated his fellow teammates by sweeping all 6 races over the weekend. He will go in as the favorite for Saturday’s first marquee race of the Triple PIG Crown series, presented by Honeycomb Raw Honey.
“EinSWINE is on a roll and looks pretty unstoppable,” said longtime race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley. “But ChapPORK is no slouch. He looked pretty damn solid as well. He could present a helluva challenge on Saturday.”
‘ChapPORK’ is Dave ChapPORK of the ComediHAMS team (sponsored by Blazing Bagels). ChapPORK collected 5 wins out of the 6 qualifying round racess this weekend, and he was feeling confident about his chances in this weekend’s PIGtucky Derby.
“It’s easy to think EinSWINE is the favorite with him going undefeated this weekend,” ChapPORK said. “But I believe it’s gonna be a ‘hog fight’on Saturday. Albert might be feeling a little too fat and happy, and I will be ready to battle.”
Also qualifying for the 17th running of the PIGtucky Derby (scheduled to start at 2 pm) this weekend were Arnold SchwartzenHOGger and Richard SOWmmons, both of the Westside Pizza-sponsored FitBaconBits. The teammates each collected 3 wins apiece over the weekend.
“Should be one helluva Derby on Saturday afternoon,” said race coordinator Steve HOGfather Templeman. “EinSWINE and ChapPORK are obviously the ‘top hogs’ heading into this first leg of the TPC, but anything can happen when you mix the best racing hogs…it gets pretty damn crazy and competitive!”
There’s one more qualifying round on Saturday at noon, but it won’t matter who wins or loses in those races as the field is already determined for Saturday’s marquee race. It’ll only matter as far as overall TPC points for the season series.
“Nobody’s going to take the early race lightly,” SchwartzenHOGger said. “Every point counts in a month-long season series, and I know I’ll be racing as hard for that qualifying round as I will for the Derby later that day!”
Training for the 5-weekend TPC series held all of October started in mid-September for these young thoroughHOGS, and they’re still trying to get into some semblance of race-shape. They’ve also looked a bit hog-tied racing in front of large crowds for the first time in their young racing careers.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these local celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned fitness stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $128 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST. A total of 132 “bets” were placed and Arnold SchwartzenHOGger had the most bets placed on him with 20. Albert EinSWINE had 19 bets placed on him and Dave ChapPORK had 18.
Here are the results after the first weekend:
FitBaconBit star takes out heavy favorite (EinSWINE), captures PIGtucky Derby
Albert EinSWINE is sure to be working on a new theory this weekend heading into the SQUEAKness – the second leg of the Triple PIG Crown series presented by Honeycomb Raw Hone – after falling to Richard SOWmmons in one of the biggest upsets in TPC series history: the Theory of How to Beat Richard SOWmmons!
EinSWINE – who entered the race undefeated in 7 qualifying races – was heavily favored – and SOWmmons was the lowest qualifying thoroughHOG to qualify for the prestigious PIGtucky Derby with only 3 wins. But the flamboyantly fabulous SOWmmons (of the FitBaconBits team, sponsored by Westside Pizza) stunned EinSWINE with a half-a-pig-nose victory, while a raucous, standing room-only crowd cheered wildly on Sunday afternoon at PIGlico Downs on the hallowed grounds of Maris Farms.
“The stage was set for EinSWINE, but I knew how hard we had been training and racing during qualifying rounds and practice the past month,” a bombastic SOWmmons told the post-race press gathering. “It’s all about getting into the marquee races. Once you’re in, anything can happen and it usually does. Is it really that shocking?”
Vegas and EinSWINE were shocked. Vegas had EinSWINE as a 3 to 1 favorite, while SOWmmons was a 100 to 1 shot, lowest of all four of the competitors.
“Not sure what to say, I’m dumbfounded,” said EinSWINE (from the OG Concepts Movers & Shakers team). “I felt strong going in, but when we got around the last turn, I felt I wasn’t mentally there. I wasn’t used to being challenged like that. I choked. I’ll have to re-group for this upcoming weekend.”
Indeed, he will.
“It’s always crazy when you take the top hogs from each team and mix them together for the first time” said longtime race announcer and self proclaimed PIG WHISPERER Dennis Riley. “They may be the fastest amongst their teammates, but it doesn’t matter once you’re in that big race if you haven’t been challenged during qualifying rounds or practice sessions. It looks like SOWmmons and SchwartzenHOGger have a stronger team and push each other harder. It paid off.”
EinSWINE went on to win the next four qualifying rounds and sits at 11 wins headed into this weekend’s SQUEAKness, while SOWmmons only collected 1 more win for the rest of the weekend. It was still enough to make it into the SQUEAKness, along with teammate Arnold SchwartzenHOGger and ComediHAMs team member (Blazing Bagels) Dave ChapPORK.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these local celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned fitness stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $320 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST bringing the total to $448 for the season. A total of 386 “bets” were placed and Arnold SchwartzenHOGger had the most bets placed on him with 94. Dave ChapPORK had 76 placed on him and Albert EinSWINE had 70 bets placed on him. SchwartzenHOGger has had the most bets placed on him so far with 114. The total number of bets placed so far this season is 525.
Albert EinSWINE left little doubt as to who this season’s top hog is in the Triple PIG Crown racing series (presented by Honeycomb Raw Honey) at Maris Farms.
The Movers & Shakers SWINE team’s top thoroughHOG swept all six of his races, including the SQUEAKness – second leg of the TPC series – to all but secure a TPC series title. And the OG Concepts-sponsored EinSWINE made it look easy.
“Whatever focus he lost in the previous weekend’s PIGtucky Derby, he has certainly gained back and then some,” raved race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley. “He’s won 10 straight races since that loss to (Richard) SOWmmons in the Derby, and nobody seems to be even close to slowing him down. He’s looks like a boar amongst piglets.”
SOWmmons (Team FitBaconBits, sponsored by Westside Pizza) actually finished dead last in the SQUEAKness, while teammate Arnold SchwartzenHOGger was second, almost 4 pig lengths behind EinSWINE. Dave ChapPORK (Team ComediHAMs (sponsored by Blazing Bagels) was third, just a pigtail behind SchwartzenHOGger.
“I don’t wanna say SOWmmons’ Derby victory was a fluke,” snorted a gleeful EinSWINE following his SQUEAKness victory at the post-race press conference. “I will take full responsibility for losing my focus and really crapping all over myself in the PIGtucky Derby…figuratively, not literally…cuz I do literally crap all over myself sometimes after a big meal or when we’re scrappin’ with each other in the pen, but that’s another story for another day.”
EinSWINE is showing the moxy and momentum to match some of the TPC series’ most dominant thoroughHOGs from the past – Tommy HilPIGer finished with 23 wins (out of 28 races) in 2021 and 22 wins (out of 30 races) in 2019; amy SWINEhouse (2022) and This Little MIGGY (2018) both finished with 21 victories (out of 30 races).
“Unless he has a complete collapse in performance or a health issue, there’s no doubt EinSWINE will be amongst the best we’ve ever seen in this marathon of a series,” said TPC series director Steve Templeman. “With 12 more races left this season, he only needs to win half of them to tie the record for most wins. It’ll be fun to watch these last two weekends.”
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these local celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned fitness stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $253 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST bringing the total to $701 for the season. A total of 303 “bets” were placed and Albert EinSWINE had the most bets placed on him with 78. Arnold SchwartzenHOGger had 55 placed on him and Michael BerPIGlia had 35 bets placed on him. EinSWINE has had the most bets placed on him so far with 167. The total number of bets placed so far this season is 794.
Movers & Shakers star takes BOARmont Stakes and sits 4 wins away from record
Albert EinSWINE is already amongst the top hogs in Triple PIG Crown racing series history, sitting at 20 wins after cruising to a BOARmont Stakes victory on Saturday at Maris Farms.
The Movers & Shakers SWINE team’s top thoroughHOG took three of his six races to all but secure a TPC series (presented by Honeycomb Raw Honey) title and move within 4 wins – with 5 left – of becoming the all-time winningest hog in TPC history. And once again, the OG Concepts-sponsored EinSWINE made it look easy.
“Nobody’s even close this season to his level,” said race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley. “EinSWINE is certainly in a class all by himself and will likely become the all-time best sometime on Sunday. It’s been a treat witnessing his dominance.”
EinSWINE ran away from the field down the backstretch on Saturday afternoon’s BOARmont Stakes, finishing almost 6 pig lengths ahead of surprise entry Michael BerPIGlia (Team ComediHAMs, sponsored by Blazing Bagels). Arnold SchwartzenHOGger (Team BaconFitBits, sponsored by Westside Pizza) was third and Dave ChapPORK (Team ComediHAMs, sponsored by Blazing Bagels) took fourth, just a pigtail behind SchwartzenHOGger.
“I’m ready to go after that record this weekend,” EinSWINE told a post-race press gathering on Sunday afternoon. “What else is there to do? I’ve won two of three marquee races, taken the season title, had an 11-race winning streak at one point. Might as well go for the all-time wins record and put myself amongst the GOAT group – not the ones in the pen next door, of course. I’m talking the best PIGS of all-time.”
EinSWINE sits behind Tommy HilPIGer, who finished with 23 wins (out of 28 races) in 2021 and 22 wins (out of 30 races) in 2019; amy SWINEhouse (2022) and This Little MIGGY (2018) both finished with 21 victories (out of 30 races).
“EinSWINE has proven all season long that he has the ‘it’ factor,” said TPC series director Steve Templeman (aka the HOGfather). “Let’s see if he can do it one more time. I know he’ll be up for the task. He seems to shine the brightest when there is some pressure involved.”
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these local celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned fitness stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $472 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST bringing the total to $1,173 for the season. A total of 516 “bets” were placed and Albert EinSWINE had the most bets placed on him with 154. Dave ChapPORK had 109 placed on him and Arnold SchwartzenHOGger had 100 placed on him. EinSWINE has had the most bets placed on him so far with 321. The total number of bets placed so far this season is 1,389.
Movers & Shakers star wins 4 of 5 races to grab TPC single-season wins record
Michael Jordan. Serena Williams. Arnold Palmer. Wayne Gretzky. Tom Brady. Albert EinSWINE.
Yes, Albert EinSWINE. The upstart, portly pig who races for the Movers & Shakers Swine (sponsored by OG Concepts) won 4 of his 5 races this weekend to secure the all-time winningest single season wins total in Triple PIG Crown series history at 24 (out of 29 races).
“I’m thrilled, but I’m pooped,” EinSWINE told a post-race press gathering following the final race Sunday afternoon. “Did I feel some pressure? Yes, I felt it, but I loved it – nothing drove me harder this weekend than the desire to become the best in TPC series history. Now, I can eat to my hearts content and take a nap!”
The TPC series (presented by Honeycomb Raw Honey this season) has seen its share of all-time greats during its 17-year run: Tommy HilPIGer finished with 23 wins in 2021 and 22 wins in 2019. Amy SWINEhouse and This Little MIGGY both finished with 21 wins in 2022 and 2018 respectively. But The HOGfather – still holds the record of 27 wins (in 29 races), set back in 2014. He also swept all three marquee races that season.
“EinSWINE is right there at that level, maybe even a little more so than the HOGfather was,” said longtime race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley, who recalls announcing that historical season. “HOGfather didn’t have to contend with as much talent or training advances as today’s racing hogs have to. EinSWINE has competed hard for every win this year. HOGfather cruised all season long when he accomplished his great season!”
EinSWINE won the 2023 Triple PIG Crown series by virtue of his 24 wins (37 points), including two marquee victories in the SQUEAKness and The BOARmont Stakes. Richard SOWmmons (FitBaconBits, sponsored by Westside Pizza) is the TPC series runner up with 12 wins and 15 points (by virtue of his marquee race win in the PIGtucky Derby); TPC series third place finisher Michael BirPIGlia (ComediaHAMS, sponsored by Blazing Bagels) might have been the hottest thoroughHOG to finish the season, collecting 10 victories in his final 10 races.
“What an awesome effort and performance put on by EinSWINE this season,” race director Steve Templeman said Sunday afternoon after reflecting on the month-long event. “It was reminiscent of the HOGfather’s unbelievable 2014 season. I hope EinSWINE’s back next year, not in the Smokehouse BBQ, but in the TPC series!”
Last weekend, a total of $240 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST bringing the total to $1,413 for the season. A total of 280 “bets” were placed and e-LOIN Musk had the most bets placed on him with 47. Tommy HilPIGer had 46 placed on him and conHAM o’Brien had 45 placed on him. EinSWINE has had the most bets placed on for the season with 365. The total number of bets placed for this season was 1,701.
EinSWINE shines, now best of all time
Movers & Shakers star wins 4 of 5 races to grab TPC single-season wins record
Michael Jordan. Serena Williams. Arnold Palmer. Wayne Gretzky. Tom Brady. Albert EinSWINE.
Yes, Albert EinSWINE. The upstart, portly pig who races for the Movers & Shakers Swine (sponsored by OG Concepts) won 4 of his 5 races this weekend to secure the all-time winningest single season wins total in Triple PIG Crown series history at 24 (out of 29 races).
“I’m thrilled, but I’m pooped,” EinSWINE told a post-race press gathering following the final race Sunday afternoon. “Did I feel some pressure? Yes, I felt it, but I loved it – nothing drove me harder this weekend than the desire to become the best in TPC series history. Now, I can eat to my hearts content and take a nap!”
The TPC series (presented by Honeycomb Raw Honey this season) has seen its share of all-time greats during its 17-year run: Tommy HilPIGer finished with 23 wins in 2021 and 22 wins in 2019. Amy SWINEhouse and This Little MIGGY both finished with 21 wins in 2022 and 2018 respectively. But The HOGfather – still holds the record of 27 wins (in 29 races), set back in 2014. He also swept all three marquee races that season.
“EinSWINE is right there at that level, maybe even a little more so than the HOGfather was,” said longtime race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley, who recalls announcing that historical season. “HOGfather didn’t have to contend with as much talent or training advances as today’s racing hogs have to. EinSWINE has competed hard for every win this year. HOGfather cruised all season long when he accomplished his great season!”
EinSWINE won the 2023 Triple PIG Crown series by virtue of his 24 wins (37 points), including two marquee victories in the SQUEAKness and The BOARmont Stakes. Richard SOWmmons (FitBaconBits, sponsored by Westside Pizza) is the TPC series runner up with 12 wins and 15 points (by virtue of his marquee race win in the PIGtucky Derby); TPC series third place finisher Michael BirPIGlia (ComediaHAMS, sponsored by Blazing Bagels) might have been the hottest thoroughHOG to finish the season, collecting 10 victories in his final 10 races.
“What an awesome effort and performance put on by EinSWINE this season,” race director Steve Templeman said Sunday afternoon after reflecting on the month-long event. “It was reminiscent of the HOGfather’s unbelievable 2014 season. I hope EinSWINE’s back next year, not in the Smokehouse BBQ, but in the TPC series!”
Last weekend, a total of $240 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST bringing the total to $1,413 for the season. A total of 280 “bets” were placed and e-LOIN Musk had the most bets placed on him with 47. Tommy HilPIGer had 46 placed on him and conHAM o’Brien had 45 placed on him. EinSWINE has had the most bets placed on for the season with 365. The total number of bets placed for this season was 1,701.
Here are the results after the final weekend:
Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by OG Concepts
| 2023 TPC SERIES RESULTS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 **Albert EinSWINE | 24 | 37 | (44) 365 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 5 | 8 | (46) 105 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 0 | 0 | (47) 108 |
ComediHAMs presented by BLAZING BAGELS
| 2023 TPC SERIES RESULTS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 2 | 2 | (45) 126 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 10 | 10 | (20) 256 |
| #6 Michael BerPIGlia | 15 | 15 | (10) 162 |
FitBaconBits presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA:
| 2023 TPC SERIES RESULTS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 Sylvester StalLOIN | 2 | 2 | (41) 116 |
| #8 *Richard SOWmmons | 12 | 15 | (41) 176 |
| #9 Arnold SchwartzenHOGger | 13 | 13 | (18) 287 |
*PIGtucky Derby winner (earns 3 extra points toward TPC series point total).
**SQUEAKness winner (earns 5 extra points toward TPC series point total).
–***The BOARmont Stakes is slated for 2 pm, Pacific Daylite time, on Saturday. Winner of the third and final leg will receive 8 extra bonus points toward the TPC series point total).
–RACE NOTES:
* Albert EinSWINE becomes the GOAT in Triple PIG Crown racing series history, earning his 24th win on Sunday afternoon. The OG Concepts-sponsored EinsSWINE (member of the Movers & Shakers Swine) also wins the 2023 Triple PIG Crown series (presented by Honeycomb Raw Honey); Richard SOWmmons (FitBaconBits, sponsored by Westside Pizza) is the TPC series runner up with 12 wins and 15 points (by virtue of his marquee race win in the PIGtucky Derby); TPC series third place finisher Michael BirPIGlia (ComediaHAMS, sponsored by Blazing Bagels) might have been the hottest thoroughHOG to finish the season, collecting 10 victories in his final 10 races.
* Farm visitors place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these local celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned fitness stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
Shout out to our 2023 Celebrate HARVEST fall sponsors @ Maris Farms:
◦ Blazing Bagels (pig races)
◦ Bootleggers Bar & Groll (pig/duck races)
◦ Gillihan Farms (pig races)
◦ Glow Martini Lounge (pig/duck races)
◦ Goodwill ORR (2023 QUACKY race series)
◦ Honeycomb Raw Honey (2023 Triple PIG Crown series)
◦ Jennings Equipment (cow train)
◦ OG Concepts (pig races)
◦ Salish Lodge (pig races)
◦ Skulpt (pig races)
◦ Umpqua Bank (duck races)
◦ Wally’s White River Drive In (pig/duck races)
◦ Westside Pizza (pig/duck races)
◦ Washington Athletic Club (pig races)
We appreciate all your support. #goDOfarms!”