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Old 05-23-2010, 09:04 PM
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so i read the article and it said this was her first start of the year. do the euros usually not start the year with "warm-up" races? it seems that she didn't have a problem going into a big race without one. is there a reason why american horses start off with one?
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Old 05-23-2010, 09:37 PM
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so i read the article and it said this was her first start of the year. do the euros usually not start the year with "warm-up" races? it seems that she didn't have a problem going into a big race without one. is there a reason why american horses start off with one?
I think maybe because they are able to train differently there than here by having a lot of long up and down hill gallops and "mock" races or trials with other stable mates.

Just a guess though.
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Old 05-27-2010, 08:56 AM
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so i read the article and it said this was her first start of the year. do the euros usually not start the year with "warm-up" races? it seems that she didn't have a problem going into a big race without one. is there a reason why american horses start off with one?

Meant to reply to this earlier, but this race, even though it was a G1 was essentially a prep for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. She's likely to face off against Rip Van Winkle and Paco Boy there which IMO would make it her toughest race to date- it will be something to look forward to!
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Old 05-27-2010, 09:01 AM
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Meant to reply to this earlier, but this race, even though it was a G1 was essentially a prep for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. She's likely to face off against Rip Van Winkle and Paco Boy there which IMO would make it her toughest race to date- it will be something to look forward to!
Consider it her Vanity.
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Old 05-27-2010, 09:46 AM
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Did she have to ship over that Eiffel Tower?
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Old 05-27-2010, 02:52 PM
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The same RVW that Z crushed in the BCC?
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Old 05-27-2010, 02:57 PM
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The same RVW that Z crushed in the BCC?
No, this RVW is running on his preferred surface and without foot problems.
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Old 05-27-2010, 03:08 PM
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No, this RVW is running on his preferred surface and without foot problems.
Not to mention on his regular continent....six thousand miles from Zenyatta's home base.

Plus, he won't have to fly over those dang Rockies.
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No, this RVW is running on his preferred surface and without foot problems.
So you don't see him making the trip to CD this year for a rematch with Z on her preferred surface?
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Old 05-27-2010, 03:46 PM
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The same RVW that Z crushed in the BCC?
No doubt about it: she was LUCKY to beat him.
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Old 05-27-2010, 03:51 PM
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No doubt about it: she was LUCKY to beat him.
I think it's only fair that she fly over to Europe to meet him on his home court. I mean, you seem to think Rachel Alexandra should have done the same last Fall....so surely you are disappointed in Zenyatta not running against Rip Van Winkle at Royal Ascot.
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