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CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. -- Tellitlikeitis heads into the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday as the horse to beat. Tellitlikeitis was installed as the 3-1 early favourite for the worlds richest pacing event at Tuesdays draw. The son of 09 Cup winner Well Said will start from the third post in the 10-horse field at Mohawk Racetrack. Tellitlikeitis, bred and owned by Lothlorien of Cheltenham, Ont., won his elimination race in a career best 1:48.4, passing heavily-favoured Hes Watching for the 1 1/4-length win in just his second start of the year. Tellitlikeitis also won his season opener, a Pennsylvania Sires Stake, at Pocono Downs last month. Lothlorien has shared ownership of three previous Cup winners -- Well Said (2009), Rocknroll Hanover (2005) and Red River Hanover (2002). Trainer Jim Takter has only started two previous Cup entrants, both in 2012, and finished second with Time To Roll. Brett Miller has two previous Cup drives, finishing second in 2010 with We Will See. "He has wicked speed and hell take you to where you want to go in the mile," said Miller. "I definitely wanted to sit in with him this week (in the elim) and it worked out very well that the two horses I wanted to follow were in front of me." The three Cup elimination races were held Saturday to determine the field for the final. Takter will have to Cup entrants, the other being Lyonssomewhere, the 4-1 third choice who also was an elimination race winner. Lyonssomewhere, owned by Geoffrey Lyons Mound of Burford, Ont., will start from the No. 4 position and is undefeated in five starts. The son of 08 Cup winner and horse of the year Somebeachsomewhere took his elim comfortably in 1:50.1 by one and three-quarter lengths in his first stakes appearance. Hell be driven by Corey Callahan, making only his second Cup drive after finishing fourth with Mr Wiggles in 2009. "I like just about everything about him," said Takter. "Hes handy and hes the real deal. "Its a long year and I wanted to have him fresh for this event and not too many starts." Other elim winner, Mcwicked, selected the No. 2 post. Mcwicked, the American-owned son of 02 third-place Cup finisher Mcardle, posted the fastest elimination race victory, winning by two lengths in 1:48.3. Mcwicked is trained by Casie Campbell and is a five-time winner in 14 outings with career earnings of $248,457. "He was absolutely awesome (in his elim)," Coleman said. "It was the fourth time Ive raced him and every time he keeps getting better and better. "It looks like theres a lot of speed in the race. My horse can race either way. Id prefer him coming off a helmet but hes very versatile." The remainder of the field includes: Beat The Drum (post one, 20-1 odds); Lets Drink On It (post five, 6-1); Cowboy (post six, 15-1); Hes Watching (post seven, 5-1); Luck Be Withyou (post eight, 12-1); JK Endofanera (post nine, 10-1); and Sometimes Said (post 10, 20-1). Anthony Munoz Womens Jersey . 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Green Bengals Jersey .ca contributor Grant McCagg provides a look at some risers and fallers on the prospect watch.Mohammad Amir will have the unwavering support of his Pakistan team-mates when he takes on England at Lords this week, according to Wahab Riaz. Riaz was part of the controversial tour of 2010, which saw Amir caught bowling deliberate no-balls and given a five-year spot-fixing ban. Amir is set to resume his career at the Home of Cricket on Thursday when Pakistan begin the first Investec Test against England, live on Sky Sports 2, and despite previous reports to the contrary, Riaz is adamant his Pakistan team-mates are fully behind the seamer. Everybody is supportive of Mohammad Amir - no one is reluctant, Riaz said. We all take him as our young brother - he is a part of our family.I think he will deal with all those things. He is ready to answer with his performance, and that is what counts.He is a very intelligent bowler and a very strong lad. I want him to take five wickets in this Test match to get his name back and to get his image back - which has been spoiled. Broad: Amir can do some damage Stuart Broad says England must forget Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amirs past I wish him all the best to win this Test for Pakistan. Amir feared he would never play cricket again when he was handed a prison sentence following the investigation. The then 18-year-old was one of crickets rising world stars before becoming embroiled in the spot-fixing scandal, and Riaz believes the bowler is focused on the game ahead.He is ready for everything, added Riaz. If you make a mistake it doesnt mean...people will keep blaming you for that.It doesnt matter what people think - we are not here to answer what people think. 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