The 1st triannual Triple Crown Fox Derby from two weeks ago has concluded. Click here for a PDF of all the puzzle solutions. The contest results follow.
22 foxes qualified for the first race, the Kittucky Derby, by solving all three puzzles. Race results:
Gate 1: Foxy McFoxface, Michael J. Fox
Gate 2: Endless Foxtabilities
Gate 3: Neighsayer, Paul
Gate 4: Bright Tail, Not a Werewolf
Gate 5: John Quincy Adams
Gate 6: Fox in Socks
Gate 7: Derek
Gate 8: Mesquite, Paprika, Vixen for a Fight
Gate 9: Sandy
Gate 10: Alex, Finn Shenanigan
Gate 11: Sean Ryan Fox
Gate 14: Kit Katsune
Gate 17: Vivica A. Fox
Gate 21: Granny Fox
Gate 28: Ferris Homer Swiper Carlson
Gate 42: Oxxo
22 foxes qualified for the first race, the Kittucky Derby, by solving all three puzzles. Race results:
Gate 1: Foxy McFoxface, Michael J. Fox
Gate 2: Endless Foxtabilities
Gate 3: Neighsayer, Paul
Gate 4: Bright Tail, Not a Werewolf
Gate 5: John Quincy Adams
Gate 6: Fox in Socks
Gate 7: Derek
Gate 8: Mesquite, Paprika, Vixen for a Fight
Gate 9: Sandy
Gate 10: Alex, Finn Shenanigan
Gate 11: Sean Ryan Fox
Gate 14: Kit Katsune
Gate 17: Vivica A. Fox
Gate 21: Granny Fox
Gate 28: Ferris Homer Swiper Carlson
Gate 42: Oxxo
Endless Foxtabilities had a bit of difficulty qualifying for this race, as a PNG of the LITS solution was not attached correctly in the initial email. Luckily, a follow-up email resolved this issue. 10 other foxes finished; gate 8 was the most crowded, with 3 foxes.
24 foxes qualified for the second race, the Sneakness Stakes, by solving two puzzles. Race results:
Gate 2: Endless Foxtabilities, Foxy McFoxface, Michael J. Fox
Gate 4: Mesquite, Neighsayer, Not a Werewolf, Paul
Gate 5: Bright Tail
Gate 6: Fox in Socks, Kitsune
Gate 7: Derek
Gate 8: Vixen for a Fight
Gate 9: Sandy, Sir Fluffington
Gate 12: Sean Ryan Fox
Gate 13: Paprika
Gate 14: Alex, Finn Shenanigan, Kit Katsune
Gate 16: John Quincy Adams
Gate 17: Vivica A. Fox
Gate 21: Granny Fox
Gate 28: Ferris Homer Swiper Carlson
Gate 42: Oxxo
Gate 4: Mesquite, Neighsayer, Not a Werewolf, Paul
Gate 5: Bright Tail
Gate 6: Fox in Socks, Kitsune
Gate 7: Derek
Gate 8: Vixen for a Fight
Gate 9: Sandy, Sir Fluffington
Gate 12: Sean Ryan Fox
Gate 13: Paprika
Gate 14: Alex, Finn Shenanigan, Kit Katsune
Gate 16: John Quincy Adams
Gate 17: Vivica A. Fox
Gate 21: Granny Fox
Gate 28: Ferris Homer Swiper Carlson
Gate 42: Oxxo
Shocking, none of these foxes were bold enough to try gate 1 (or 3), which would have changed the race outcome significantly. Besides the winner Bright Tail, 9 other foxes finished; gate 4 was the most crowded, with 4 foxes.
24 foxes qualified for the third race, the Tailmont Stakes, by solving one puzzle. Race results:
Gate 1: Vixen for a Fight
Gate 2:Endless Foxtabilities, Mesquite
Gate 3: Foxy McFoxface, Michael J. Fox
Gate 4: Not a Werewolf
Gate 5: Neighsayer, Paul
Gate 6:Bright Tail, Finn Shenanigan, Fox in Socks, Kitsune
Gate 7: Derek
Gate 9: Sandy, Sir Fluffington
Gate 13: Sean Ryan Fox
Gate 14: Kit Katsune
Gate 16: Alex
Gate 17: Paprika, Vivica A. Fox
Gate 21: Granny Fox
Gate 28: Ferris Homer Swiper Carlson
Gate 29: John Quincy Adams
Gate 42: Oxxo
Vixen for a Fight, whose gate 1 strategy paid off handsomely, was the second-to-last fox entered (hours before the deadline); 10 other foxes finished, including Mesquite at gate 2 who would have won without this last-minute entry; gate 6 was the most crowded, with 3 foxes (though it would have been 4 foxes had Bright Tail not been busy celebrating at the Sneakness Stakes winner's podium).
Gate 2:
Gate 3: Foxy McFoxface, Michael J. Fox
Gate 4: Not a Werewolf
Gate 5: Neighsayer, Paul
Gate 6:
Gate 7: Derek
Gate 9: Sandy, Sir Fluffington
Gate 13: Sean Ryan Fox
Gate 14: Kit Katsune
Gate 16: Alex
Gate 17: Paprika, Vivica A. Fox
Gate 21: Granny Fox
Gate 28: Ferris Homer Swiper Carlson
Gate 29: John Quincy Adams
Gate 42: Oxxo
Vixen for a Fight, whose gate 1 strategy paid off handsomely, was the second-to-last fox entered (hours before the deadline); 10 other foxes finished, including Mesquite at gate 2 who would have won without this last-minute entry; gate 6 was the most crowded, with 3 foxes (though it would have been 4 foxes had Bright Tail not been busy celebrating at the Sneakness Stakes winner's podium).
The three winners, Ken Crowell, Spheniscine Kynosoura, and Tamara Brenner, will soon be contacted about redeeming their prizes. Thanks to you all for participating! The 2nd triannual Triple Crown Fox Derby will be held on March 17, 2025. Perhaps the participants will have a better idea of how many other participants there will be this time, and factor that into their strategies. . .
