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Old 10-01-2010, 09:38 AM
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I think the Woodward gutted her.[/b]
Gutsy, yes - gutted? I doubt it. The gallop out was pretty good, but adrenalin may have been rushing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO_Fhc8Fpw

I saw Rachel the next day and several times after that. She didn't look like she was in any trouble as a result of that race.

I think that long layoff stuck in a stall at a track with abomindable weather was the biggest factor in her not coming back better in her 4 year old year.

The PE took a toll on her despite the bullet works at near deserted Oklahoma track.
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