Originally Posted by pointman

This decision really makes very little sense, either there is something wrong with her or they are hitting the panic button.

Originally Posted by CSC

"If I knew she wasn't going to win I wouldn't have ran her". Asmussen

What did I tell you this forum...

You can apply that to last year also with running in the Woodward against mediocre Bullsbay and Macho Again rather than trying real horses in the Travers. Then she skips the BC and now when she loses a 'Prep' which is designed to get the horse ready for a match up with Zenyatta, they once again duck, avoid the race. It's embaressing that they moved the race 1 week back to accomodate her.

But I told you so last year to all that bought into this marvellous campaign that she somehow faced the best. With racing there is always risk to losing, however with these connections the chance of winning does not equal the fear of losing. Let the excuses come via the fanclub.

If this wasn't dissapointing this would be actually funny.

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Jackson just stated in his press release regarding not going to the Apple Blossom "We have a whole season before us to help define her greatness." The great sportsman has spoken...

Originally Posted by CSC

That's funny, relax it's only horseracing.

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Considering the connections, would you think that they would panic off of that performance? Neither of those guys strike me as being "scared to lose" types.

Originally Posted by freddymo

This really means: I am fn PO'd that she isnt ready..I thought ASS would have had in tip top shape..Instead of shipping to Florida the idiot shipped to FG. Now I am a laughing stock...Pass my the Kendall Jackson Private Reserve I need to but a buzz on

Originally Posted by Duvalier

He should send her to Ness...that guy gets results.

Originally Posted by freddymo

He really does. Chuck should send a spy in to see what junk is in the barn

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Yeah he could run her in the Tampa Sprint next year or drop her in for $16k.

Originally Posted by freddymo

Make sure Bob drops a claim I think she would be worth a chance..

Ness bought some ok two year olds..Don't be so shocked to see him win a graded race or two real soon.

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

No surprise


They don't want their (overrated) 'HotY' starting the new season 0-2.



Quack quack




Unbeaten :cool:

Originally Posted by CSC

KFC is more appropiate. I wonder how many will convert to the good side due to this, afterall she supposedly ran a better number than Zenyatta did so what are they fearing. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by pointman

If Rachel doesn't show in the AB, you have to wonder if the Moss' are thrilled about Sheriff's decision to send Zardana against RA yesterday, even second place in the AB would have been worth a lot more than a win is worth now. It is not everyday you get to run for $5 million!

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

They dont run too many graded stakes races at canterbury, thistle and Presque isle

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The problem is that for some reason not losing trumps proving yourself against the best competition. With very few exceptions (Personal Ensign) the best horses of modern times lost. It really isnt that big of a deal.

Originally Posted by CSC

I wonder how many will convert to the good side due to this

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

:zz: :zz:

My guess for the over/under is 0.

Originally Posted by CSC

We've had our difference in views but you and I know if Zenyatta pulled out, this pro RA forum would be all over it. Really there is no excuse barring her being injuried to skip this race off a 3/4 length loss to a gr.2 winning mare in a prep race that was designed to give her fitness. The race was moved 1 week back to 1 month in between races to accomodate her, yet this still isn't enough to lure the HOY to race for 5 million dollars. Barring bending over I don't know what else can be done, you may find this very excusable but I am sure there are a few Rachel supporters that are getting tiresome of this act. If they are well good on them for having their eyes finally opened.

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

excellent point man. Sheriff's cost them big time. Rachel wins there is no excuse, they go to the Apple Blossum and get part of $5 mil. Now it's hardly a race of note.

Originally Posted by freddymo

How could Assmussen not want to take shot at a 250k earn.. I get Jess not needing the money but Ass is not a billionaire

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Wow … didn't realize Shirreffs owned Zardana…

Originally Posted by Danzig

that's very true. i think some on here forget just how seldom a horse goes without losing. christ, i'd hate to see how some on here would have treated citation or dr fager!
but, i do think that jack/ass realize they were pushing rachel too quickly-they're backing off and regrouping. when she's ready, she'll run. then we'll see.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The problem with this theory is that her race should help get her ready to run next month, not hamper it. Of course this is taking the situation at face value.

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Exactly. That's the part I don't get. They should have at least waited a week to see how she's doing.

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I think its great they didn't wait around to make this announcement. Good for them! They took a shot in the prep to see how she looked and it wasn't to their liking. That being the case- why run?

Hopefully, Rachel will be back sometime later in the spring or summer and we can see this go down.

Wouldn't you be pissed if they waited around for another week or two before making the announcement?

Originally Posted by rgustafson

He doesn't own Zardana and he sure isn't the one that cost anybody to lose anything. The owner od the horse ultimately calls the shots and it aint him.

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Lol … was being sarcastic

Common knowledge that Zetcher wanted little z to crash RA's powderpuff-fest.



And quite a crash it was. :tro:

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have to imagine that Zenyatta's not going to Oaklawn on April 9th either, right? If they're going to take her out of her comfort zone, I'd think it would be for something more worthwhile than running against Careless Jewel or some other slob.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The problem with this theory is that her race should help get her ready to run next month, not hamper it. Of course this is taking the situation at face value.

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

what do you mean? Haven't you heard of Zenyatta?!?