Rachel Alexandra-Zenyatta set for Apple Blossom confrontation

[Scav]

on a FRIDAY?

That is really really stupid.

Something like this can be marketed to the moon on a Saturday, or better yet a Sunday, but they go and put it on a Friday.

[randallscott35]

WTF. On a Friday??

[Travis Stone]

Makes a lot of sense for Oaklawn... eve of the Arkansas Derby... now it's the biggest weekend Hot Springs has ever seen.

[hockey2315]

It makes sense for no one.

[Travis Stone]

It's not perfect, but it's better than no match-up at all.

[packerbacker7964]

They won't have both the Arkansas Derby and Apple on the same day, won't happen. Cant say that I'd blame Cella for not wanting to do it either. The man is going to make the biggest race in racing happen, let him do it the way he wishes. I wished I had some vacation left over from my heart stent because I'd be there for sure. If you do make plans to be there stay at the Baymont out on Hwy7. Over looks the Lake and it's nice out that way.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

It makes sense for no one.

I think Kensei should run

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I think Kensei should run

Me too

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Makes a lot of sense for Oaklawn... eve of the Arkansas Derby... now it's the biggest weekend Hot Springs has ever seen.

It has zero chance of happening it is all about keeping the interest level up IMO

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by freddymo

It has zero chance of happening it is all about keeping the interest level up IMO

I think it's far from a done deal... a lot can happen.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

kicking is still a go..

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

kicking is still a go..

100+k for 5th

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I think it's far from a done deal... a lot can happen.

I think Ass/Jackson thought there was no shot Cela would move the date a week and Cela called the bluff.. Rachel wont make it..Unfortuate but true

[AeWingnut]

good grief

I was all set for the weekend before
now this

I don't believe they would take a $5 mil race like this and stick it on a friday. That's silly. With the lack luster Arkansas Derby they would be better off running the Apple Blossom as the feature on Saturday.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

good grief

I was all set for the weekend before
now this

I don't believe they would take a $5 mil race like this and stick it on a friday. That's silly. With the lack luster Arkansas Derby they would be better off running the Apple Blossom as the feature on Saturday.

Ladies run on Fridays. The real horses run on Saturdays.

Or at least thats the Breeders Cup Way!!

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by freddymo

It has zero chance of happening it is all about keeping the interest level up IMO

Your most accurate opinion to date.

[tigerfan]

Originally Posted by Scav

on a FRIDAY?

That is really really stupid.

Something like this can be marketed to the moon on a Saturday, or better yet a Sunday, but they go and put it on a Friday.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Scav

on a FRIDAY?

That is really really stupid.

Something like this can be marketed to the moon on a Saturday, or better yet a Sunday, but they go and put it on a Friday.

i don't think they can put it on sunday, the ark derby is the last day of their live meet. altho, with having lost racing days, perhaps they could get permission to extend? i was going, but friday is a work day-have to check the schedule.
but i agree with freddy, it's not going to happen. but no doubt oaklawn is pre-selling tix like mad. i may still call just to reserve.

[Indian Charlie]

Which is the most likely scenario:

1. RA backs out.
2. Zen backs out.
3. They both run.

I'm going with 10% on RA backing out.
45% on each of the other two possibilities.

[Scav]

Just covered RA vs Zenyatta on opening of ESPN Sportscenter