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justindew 08-17-2009 06:11 PM

NYRA working to set up race between Rachel and Zenyatta
 
http://www.drf.com/news/article/106455.html

Why would Team Zenyatta even consider this? I applaud NYRA for trying to make it happen, but I don't see how adding $400,000 to a purse is going to sway them one way or the other.

Danzig 08-17-2009 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by justindew
http://www.drf.com/news/article/106455.html

Why would Team Zenyatta even consider this? I applaud NYRA for trying to make it happen, but I don't see how adding $400,000 to a purse is going to sway them one way or the other.


they won't consider it. no way they ship out of cali that soon before the bc.

tector 08-17-2009 10:45 PM

Complete BS. That post-BC match-up at FG is more likely, and that isn't likely at all.

Merlinsky 08-17-2009 11:20 PM

Are tracks just throwing it out there that they're willing to draw Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra with X dollars entirely for the opportunity to put out a press release and get some attention? I don't know that all or even one of them is actually trying to do that but I find it hard to believe any of these attempts to draw Z out of California pre-BC are viable and is it possible that they genuinely believe it'll work? I would just be surprised is all.

letswastemoney 08-18-2009 12:06 AM

If the Moss' goal is for Zenyatta to be HOY, then they should do this...because she isn't going to be HOY for winning the Ladies Classic...and I still believe Rachel will be HOY even if Zenyatta wins the regular Classic.

So why not take on Rachel in a G1 race? rather than a match race.

Danzig 08-18-2009 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney
If the Moss' goal is for Zenyatta to be HOY, then they should do this...because she isn't going to be HOY for winning the Ladies Classic...and I still believe Rachel will be HOY even if Zenyatta wins the regular Classic.

So why not take on Rachel in a G1 race? rather than a match race.


i think this is why moss has suggested waiting til after the bc-no doubt they'd like to win HOY, but they're waiting to see how the year shakes out before deciding to take on rachel.

hoovesupsideyourhead 08-18-2009 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by justindew
http://www.drf.com/news/article/106455.html

Why would Team Zenyatta even consider this? I applaud NYRA for trying to make it happen, but I don't see how adding $400,000 to a purse is going to sway them one way or the other.

they are at least trying..team zenyatta..they need to come outside cali and get smoked by 8 and end this bs

Slewbopper 08-18-2009 05:03 AM

Z.s connections seem concerned with one thing....not losing. Would be interesting to see if Goldilova entered the BC Distaff if they would find a minor problem and scratch her.

Revidere 08-18-2009 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Slewbopper
Z.s connections seem concerned with one thing....not losing. Would be interesting to see if Goldilova entered the BC Distaff if they would find a minor problem and scratch her.

Interesting observation. One question, who has she avoided?

The Indomitable DrugS 08-18-2009 08:26 AM

Unlike her great stablemate Life Is Sweet ... she avoided the Hollywood Gold Cup. She also now appears to be taking a pass on the Pacific Classic.

Her path to the Breeders Cup has been highly boring.

VOL JACK 08-18-2009 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
Unlike her great stablemate Life Is Sweet ... she avoided the Hollywood Gold Cup. She also now appears to be taking a pass on the Pacific Classic.

Her path to the Breeders Cup has been highly boring.

They should be ashamed of themselves. Other than the trip to Oaklawn to take on Giner Punch in the Apple Blossom, they have been complete wussies.
They should have just bred her big ass if this was all they were gonna let us see this year.

Bobby Fischer 08-18-2009 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
Unlike her great stablemate Life Is Sweet ... she avoided the Hollywood Gold Cup. She also now appears to be taking a pass on the Pacific Classic.

Her path to the Breeders Cup has been highly boring.

winner

NTamm1215 08-18-2009 09:56 AM

Pardon me, but I'd rather see Rachel run against Quality Road. Haskin has some pictures of him and he's an absolute monster.

NT

Scav 08-18-2009 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
Pardon me, but I'd rather see Rachel run against Quality Road. Haskin has some pictures of him and he's an absolute monster.

NT

You saw those too? They are pretty awesome. He seems like a pretty cool horse

Sightseek 08-18-2009 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav
You saw those too? They are pretty awesome. He seems like a pretty cool horse

Where are they?

Scav 08-18-2009 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek
Where are they?

Facebook.....

boswd 08-18-2009 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
Pardon me, but I'd rather see Rachel run against Quality Road. Haskin has some pictures of him and he's an absolute monster.

NT

I with you and a fully recovered MTB as well.


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