2009 Breeders' Cup - Page 24

RockHardTen1985 · #**461** 11-06-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Am I the only one just noticing Man of Iron is out of Better than Honour? Run away!

I think most of us noticed it well over a week ago.

randallscott35 · #**462** 11-07-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Did you bet the Breeders Cup last year?

Zenyatta has a chance to hit the board, only because she runs good over the track, but a horse like Gio Ponti will beat the piss out of her.

Hmmm.

Travis Stone · #**463** 11-07-2009, 06:09 PM

I think we should avoid the pissing contest for a few hours and enjoy this awesome performance. Breeders' Cup / horse racing is an event of opinion, and we all have one, but I would say we all have the opinion the Classic today was one of the most exciting ever.

CSC · #**464** 11-07-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I think we should avoid the pissing contest for a few hours and enjoy this awesome performance. Breeders' Cup / horse racing is an event of opinion, and we all have one, but I would say we all have the opinion the Classic today was one of the most exciting ever.

Well said, regardless if one prefers poly, dirt, turf races. I thought this was one of the better BC's from a betting perspective and Zenyatta just capped it off with a performance that will be remembered in BC lore.

Left Bank · #**465** 11-07-2009, 06:15 PM

This was a Great Breeders cup.I just hope Zenyatta stays in training.

randallscott35 · #**466** 11-07-2009, 06:20 PM

No pissing contest at all. Tom had a good call with Gio Ponti. I posted that Z was the likeliest winner but an underlay and that's exactly what she did....I have to say I still think Rachel should get it but I'm happy Zenyatta won.

SCUDSBROTHER · #**467** 11-07-2009, 06:43 PM

She obviously does what she needs to do, and not much more. She had a whole lot left to do at the top of that stretch, but she inhaled them.

mbahadur · #**468** 11-07-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Left Bank

This was a Great Breeders cup.I just hope Zenyatta stays in training.

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The Mosses hinted a month or so ago that she might. The Dubai World Cup on synthetic could be tempting before retiring her to be bred. She now has about $5.5 million in lifetime earnings -- if she won the Dubai World Cup, she would have to be close to Curlin for the record.

RockHardTen1985 · #**469** 11-07-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mbahadur

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The Mosses hinted a month or so ago that she might. The Dubai World Cup on synthetic could be tempting before retiring her to be bred. She now has about $5.5 million in lifetime earnings -- if she won the Dubai World Cup, she would have to be close to Curlin for the record.

They should keep her in training another year.... Now there is truly TRULY NOTHING TO LOSE. They could have an east coast campaign, a Dubai World Cup, all dirt, all vs the boys. It could be special

hockey2315 · #**470** 11-07-2009, 07:36 PM

DWC isn't on dirt.

They have very little to gain from running her again.

timmgirvan · #**471** 11-07-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

DWC isn't on dirt.

They have very little to gain from running her again.

During the TV chatter I think the owners said she desrved to go out undefeated with her record in tact.

Left Bank · #**472** 11-07-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

DWC isn't on dirt.

They have very little to gain from running her again.

I don't think Moss is out to "gain anything from running her",as you say.I think he just enjoys seeing her win,and from the replies from him and Sherriffs,they were more concerned about the fans and how much everybody loved seeing her run.I don't think Moss is in this to gain anything.He has more money than God.I think he just enjoys racing and seeing others enjoy it also.

hockey2315 · #**473** 11-07-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Left Bank

I don't think Moss is out to "gain anything from running her",as you say.I think he just enjoys seeing her win,and from the replies from him and Sherriffs,they were more concerned about the fans and how much everybody loved seeing her run.I don't think Moss is in this to gain anything.He has more money than God.I think he just enjoys racing and seeing others enjoy it also.

Odd response.

Obviously the money is irrelevant to him - and that was part of my point - nothing to gain from purses.

The other part is that for her legacy she has very little to gain. Her undefeated record is now the #1 concern since she already has the big win. If she were to go to Dubai she would have to leave the comfort of her stall in CA, ship halfway across the world, and face what is likely to be a field full of international freaks including the best European horses now that the race is for $10M on synth.

letswastemoney · #**474** 11-07-2009, 09:13 PM

I'd like to see her face Rachel in the Donn Handicap, even though I realize this matchup will never happen

10 pnt move up · #**475** 11-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

I'd like to see her face Rachel in the Donn Handicap, even though I realize this matchup will never happen

6 year old mares....has there every been a top class 6yo mare?

Sightseek · #**476** 11-07-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

6 year old mares....has there every been a top class 6yo mare?

Azeri.

Left Bank · #**477** 11-07-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

Azeri.

I second that.

CSC · #**478** 11-08-2009, 10:24 AM

When will Kent D ever learn, I'm sure this was missed with the focus on Zenyatta, he once again stopped riding a horse (Summer Bird) who may or may not have finshed 3rd in the Classic with a more vigorous ride approx 25 yds prior to the finish line.

Cannon Shell · #**479** 11-08-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

When will Kent D ever learn, I'm sure this was missed with the focus on Zenyatta, he once again stopped riding a horse (Summer Bird) who may or may not have finshed 3rd in the Classic with a more vigorous ride approx 25 yds prior to the finish line.

Hey it's only a difference of 200k! What's the big deal? LOL

philcski · #**480** 11-08-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

When will Kent D ever learn, I'm sure this was missed with the focus on Zenyatta, he once again stopped riding a horse (Summer Bird) who may or may not have finshed 3rd in the Classic with a more vigorous ride approx 25 yds prior to the finish line.

He did stop riding him which may or may not have cost him 3rd but honestly he ran better than any dirt horse all day and was spinning his wheels at the 1/2 mile pole. He ran 4th on talent alone, he hated the surface. I talked to Tim Ice after and he was happy with the result, he lost nothing in defeat IMO and obviously is 3yo champion male and the early 2010 BCC favorite.