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dalakhani 03-14-2010 03:28 PM
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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.
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.

Coach Pants 03-14-2010 03:30 PM
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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.

hoovesupsideyourhead 03-14-2010 03:30 PM
managment at oak= suicidal..but hey could be they say she is kicking down the stalls and wants to go anyway..

Coach Pants 03-14-2010 03:31 PM
Churchill should be opening up the checkbook for a showdown on Derby Trial day.

What are the odds those morons step up to the plate?

Duvalier 03-14-2010 03:31 PM
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...

CSC 03-14-2010 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Coach Pants
That's funny, relax it's only horseracing.


freddymo 03-14-2010 03:35 PM
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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...
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

Coach Pants 03-14-2010 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CSC
That's funny, relax it's only horseracing.



I R WRITE

pointman 03-14-2010 03:37 PM
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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.
I agree, which is why this decision defies reasoning. But at this point, considering the alternatives, I think it is fair to question whether they are panicking, otherwise, if she wasn't hurt, why wouldn't they take the month to train her to see if she is ready to run for $5 million?

Duvalier 03-14-2010 03:37 PM
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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
He should send her to Ness...that guy gets results.

Coach Pants 03-14-2010 03:38 PM
Send her to Tim Ice Ice Baby

freddymo 03-14-2010 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Duvalier
He should send her to Ness...that guy gets results.
He really does. Chuck should send a spy in to see what junk is in the barn

Cannon Shell 03-14-2010 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by freddymo
He really does. Chuck should send a spy in to see what junk is in the barn
Yeah he could run her in the Tampa Sprint next year or drop her in for $16k.

Smooth Operator 03-14-2010 03:48 PM
No surprise


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



Quack quack




Unbeaten :cool:

freddymo 03-14-2010 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Yeah he could run her in the Tampa Sprint next year or drop her in for $16k.
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.

Cannon Shell 03-14-2010 03:52 PM
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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.
They dont run too many graded stakes races at canterbury, thistle and Presque isle

CSC 03-14-2010 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Smooth Operator
No surprise


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



Quack quack




Unbeaten :cool:
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:

Indian Charlie 03-14-2010 04:00 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if this is just showmanship by Jackson. As others have noted, if she comes back working great, I'm going to expect the pressure to run her will be too great to ignore.

Smooth Operator 03-14-2010 04:17 PM
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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:
Good question


Seeing the second-string Cali mare go by their filly yesterday must really have them freaked.

AeWingnut 03-14-2010 04:23 PM
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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!

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.


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