First four are out. Do I even need to give you their names at this point?
Looks like it's a strong group of teams this year all vying for that first position. I don't want to say it's once again a Mackey King love fest, because Hans Gatt and Hugh Neff are definitely making it difficult for the two champions to run away with the game again. Seavey and Baker are also still in the mix, though they may be stuck duking it out for fifth at this point.
This race is going to be another nail biter (I would love to see King and Mackey take a run for a win like Lance's dad and Rick Swenson did twenty some odd years ago.) and what a way for Jeff to retire from the Iditarod (though I'm still in denial that he won't be in the mix next year. How can he just give this up?).
Unlucky thirteen is the number of teams scratched with Judy Currier joining the unlucky ranks. She injured her back earlier in the race, and by Galena the pain was just too much. Speedy recovery, Judy! May you come back next year stronger than ever!
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