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					Originally Posted by HomerS  Thats been the thinking for how long? | 
	
 Pretty much about the same length of time that top class racing has been on a precipitous decline in this country.
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		| Clearly they are not in an ideal situation. Based on last year I am sure they would prefer to take a different approach. But if horse isnt the same what should they do? The "real" Rachel may never show up again | 
	
 Rachel Alexandra is a 4yo filly.  She's coming off a Grade 2 victory.  What is wrong with the races already in existence like the Grade 2 Delaware Handicap or the Grade 1 Ruffian?  
If the "real" Rachel Alexandra ran in either of those, she'd win by a pole.  As it stands, even if she's not at her best, she'd be a major contender in either race baced on her 2010 form.