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Old 07-02-2010, 02:25 PM
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No way Jess sends her in the Woodward assuming QR is running. I don't think they want the 10F of the Personal Ensign either. My bet is she goes back to MTH for the Molly Pitcher and doesn't run Saratoga at all. MTH will bend over again and boost the purse, or throw a parade, or whatever Jess wants.
QR running back in four weeks???????????????????



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Old 07-02-2010, 02:33 PM
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QR running back in four weeks???????????????????



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Ok mr. 5 races are a full season
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Old 07-02-2010, 02:45 PM
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hopefully she loses to a Jersey bred and little Jess will be forced to run in bigger races or take his ball and go home.
Unlikely, as I'm sure you know.

The Unrivaled Belle race was a few lengths faster than Arson Squad's win in the Alysheba ... and her easy win last time was clearly faster than Blame's win in the Foster.

The funny part ... is that if he choose to run her against males .. which he might have if Zardana never was cranked up like only Shirreffs can and sent to FG ... Jackass Jess wouldn't have such a deflated grape sack right now.
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Old 07-02-2010, 02:46 PM
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hey, if he gets 17 starts in by june 2012, he's good to go.
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Old 07-03-2010, 01:42 PM
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its all about the BC.

If Rachel wins BC distaff then nothing that came before is really going to matter.
If the people governing this sport subscribe to this thinking then top level racing is truly doomed.
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Old 07-03-2010, 01:50 PM
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If the people governing this sport subscribe to this thinking then top level racing is truly doomed.
Ah the irony of Jackson putting all his eggs in the BC basket after doing the exact opposite last year
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:02 PM
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Answer me this. if Rachel is not 100% yet what should they be doing?
What would make you think she isnt 100%?
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:04 PM
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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
What are you talking about? Did you not see her last race?
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:06 PM
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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.
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:13 PM
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Should their goal be the Delaware Hcp or the Breeders Cup?
Believe it or not, racehorses can have more than one goal.
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:16 PM
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Forget what I think. What you think.

Its irrelevant.

I am saying if they think that what should they do. If they feel she isnt 100% yet.

Now we can argue that they really think she is 100%. If they think she is 100% what is their motive here?
The motive is obvious. Jackson hates losing more than he likes winning. The idea that she somehow isn't 100% is made up, nebulous crap that he puts out there in case she loses. He is the most insecure billionaire that I have ever seen.
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:22 PM
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HomerS, just for the record, running a 4yo filly in the Delaware or Ruffian in no way is similar to running a 3yo filly in the Preakness, Haskell, or Woodward.
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:22 PM
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One concocts a schedule of goals depending on the horse and the suitable races. For instance, while Quality Road is having a somewhat short campaign, his goals this year, laid out very early, were the Donn, the Met, the Whitney, one or both of the Woodward and Jockey Club Gold Cup, and finally the BC. Those are the biggest dirt races in the country, spread throughout the year, and thus those are the ones an older horse who wants to lay a legitimate claim to horse of the year should be running in. Sure, you could substitute the Foster for the Met, but certainly you get my drift.

Running in mostly races of no challenge, and then demanding awards at the end of the year, is a relatively new thing.....and it stinks. And, it is ruining the game at the highest level. Fortunately, the BC has offered this platform for those deluded enough to buy the BS.
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Old 07-03-2010, 04:00 PM
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Believe it or not, racehorses can have more than one goal.
That would make the chemistry a little harder though.
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Old 07-05-2010, 09:49 PM
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Been several days now since this bizarre announcement to stick RA in an ungraded contest … and it still makes me laugh...
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Old 07-05-2010, 09:58 PM
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Been several days now since this bizarre announcement to stick RA in an ungraded contest … and it still makes me laugh...

She is doing what Zenyatta won't. Race at different tracks throughout the year and not stay in hiding. RA will go to MTH and reward the fans there, then race at Saratoga late summer. I think it's a fine move going back to the two tracks she ran huge at last year. She is obviously back to her old self and at this point would crush Zenyatta. If Team Moss had the stones to go race in Saratoga, it would be great. But they won't and now seem afraid to be anywhere near RA. Team Moss running her in yet another boring So-Cal filly race is sad.
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Old 07-05-2010, 10:12 PM
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Wow … hoisting a few cold ones this evening, stone?
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Old 07-05-2010, 10:25 PM
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It's a well known fact stock traders get blitzed at night.

What's your excuse operatard? Hoisting a few too many concussions tonight?
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Old 07-05-2010, 10:33 PM
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Time to latch onto a new word, Indian boy

You've pretty much beaten "tard" to death at this point.
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Old 07-05-2010, 10:48 PM
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Stone must've called it a night.

Guy was on a roll there for a while … saying Buffett "isn't that bright" … and RA "would crush" Z.

Was looking forward to some more hilarity

Guess I'll have to settle for Indian boy's next gem…
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