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Old 08-11-2009, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
The last paragraph of the DRF article on the La Derby being lengthened and pushed back was worth noting as well:

"Fair Grounds also has added a new filly-mare dirt stakes, to be run Dec. 19, which comes six weeks after the Nov. 6-7 Breeders' Cup. The 1 1/8-mile race tentatively will be worth $100,000, although Halstrom said the purse could increase substantially if superstars Rachel Alexandra and/or Zenyatta were enticed to run. "It gives all parties involved something to consider and opens the door for further discussions," said Halstrom.

http://drf.com/news/article/106268.html

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It will never happen. If those two meet in the fall, it is going to be in the Falls City Hcp on Thanksgiving weekend.
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