Im torn between the local Phoenix Guy Jones who lives in Scottsdale and does play at Talking Stick on a regular basis usually the 2/5 or 5/10 NLHE games and the German dude Jachtmann simply because if this German wins it somehow itll be a sign maybe just maybe some middle aged guys still have a shot to take it down vs the pattern of it primarily being a younger guys tournament due to the sheer grind of it all.
It is clear however the dude from Spain, Macerias, who had the chip lead for most of D7 and part of D8 is going down in flames probably could be first or second out now.