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Danzig 05-06-2009 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docicu3
Has a Derby winning ever opted off the horse he won the Derby with to ride another in either the Belmont or the Preakness?

Caps haven't been able to buy a call .......DAMN ITS OVER.


i don't know. nothing comes to mind-but you're talking over 100 years, so who knows?

darn it. letang. i said caps in five, so maybe this is their one loss. i hope so!
play fri, and then right back sat in washington. end it there.

Rootdog1 05-06-2009 10:05 PM

A couple comments:

1. yes, I am totally depressed
2. No, $10M was not the number
3. The Preakness is too close...and I have not heard the "new" owner say that is the target...only reason is if they think it is a free paycheck...which would tell you something about MTB.
4. yes, I am totally depressed
5. Those that know the tax implications of owning a horse less than 2 years know that my uncle will owe substantial taxes on the gain...the incentive was too great. Although, somewhere in my mind makes me wonder why they have been considering offers for some time...easy to say...I am not going to get millions right!!!! Money wins...and in this case, I think it was a wise decision even though I am not crazy about where she landed. Either way, I know she earned a fan for life with me.

The Indomitable DrugS 05-06-2009 10:16 PM

The Preakness is on short rest ... but considering where the BC is this year - I wouldn't be too worried about the long term with the most likely winner of a Classic race if I had Jackson's money.

Riot 05-06-2009 10:26 PM

Ah, Root, remember the excitement and fun of Saturday! Once in a lifetime, and you got to feel that!

How can anybody afford to race horses for sport, rather than business, any more?

Sheik Mo may be the only one ....

Rootdog1 05-06-2009 10:39 PM

No inside info here, but if she runs in the Preakness...we can assume MTB is a safe bet not to repeat....you think they have talked to Calvin? I am fairly certain they will run either Belmont or Preakness....for the 100th time...belmont is hers on several weeks rest and most of the boys worn out. I am a little afraid they are going to do both....I hope not....I pray not. Proves nothing now. I think she could of won triple crown. Her ability to relax was in question...the oaks proved she is a super freak. I got to say, I am interested to see how she reactes when, IF, she goes eyeball-to-eyeball in the lane.

Coach Pants 05-06-2009 10:40 PM

It does suck but that's the nature of the business. The rich guys, for the most part, are colossal douchebags. What are ya gonna do? Just go with the flow.

CSC 05-07-2009 05:11 AM

It's funny how a change in ownership can have a direct effect on one's rooting interest. I loved RA after the Oaks, now I don't know how I feel.

zippyneedsawin 05-07-2009 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Stone
IF she goes, she'll make the Preakness 100x more interesting than it currently is.

Absolutely. it would spice up what's turning into a very boring Triple Crown.

ddthetide 05-07-2009 05:56 AM

the only good thing, RA's not going to ireland or worse the middle east to Never be seen again.:wf

dagolfer33 05-07-2009 07:01 AM

I get an e-mail first thing this morning that says "RA will run in the Preakness".

South Beach Luv 05-07-2009 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagolfer33
I get an e-mail first thing this morning that says "RA will run in the Preakness".

Jess Jackson and you are email buddies?

lemoncrush 05-07-2009 08:25 AM

why couldn't this sale have happened last month!?

I had 150-1 future on Rachel to win the Derby.
:confused:


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