RACHEL JUNE 12th

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by CSC

Strage comment coming from a critic of Zenyatta, yes Obeah is quite laughbable for the great Rachel Alexandra.

How so? Zenyatta has two facile scores in Grade 1 races this year. There's no reason for her not to maintain that level or (perish the thought) even step it up another notch.

Rachel Alexandra has been beaten on the square as the heavy favorite in two lower level races. Seems fairly sensible to me that another "prep" or drop in class is the most potent tactic to get her back in the winner's circle.

[letswastemoney]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

How so? Zenyatta has two facile scores in Grade 1 races this year. There's no reason for her not to maintain that level or (perish the thought) even step it up another notch.

Rachel Alexandra has been beaten on the square as the heavy favorite in two lower level races. Seems fairly sensible to me that another "prep" or drop in class is the most potent tactic to get her back in the winner's circle.

The dirt version of Unrivaled Belle is G1 quality imo

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by letswastemoney

The dirt version of Unrivaled Belle is G1 quality imo

Possibly, but as it stands on paper, her only Grade 1 to date she was beaten by Flashing, who wasn't within 20 lengths of Rachel Alexandra in the Mother Goose.

To be clear, Rachel Alexandra could go in any of those races mentioned and obviously be a contender for the win, but I don't think the Obeah is out of place on that list.

Didn't reigning 3yo champ Skip Away get dusted at odds-on in two races at Gulfstream to start his '97 campaign (having defeated the great Cigar in his final start at 3) and look for relief next out in a listed stakes at Lone Star (coincidentally he lost that race also)?

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by letswastemoney

The dirt version of Unrivaled Belle is G1 quality imo

according to a lot of seasoned handicappers on this site so is Zardana.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

How so? Zenyatta has two facile scores in Grade 1 races this year. There's no reason for her not to maintain that level or (perish the thought) even step it up another notch.

Rachel Alexandra has been beaten on the square as the heavy favorite in two lower level races. Seems fairly sensible to me that another "prep" or drop in class is the most potent tactic to get her back in the winner's circle.

Dropping in class from 2 Gr.2's is not what I would call a confident placing for a horse that was facing males last year and ran almost exclusively in Gr.1 races. If she is entered in the Obeah, I would surmise the end is near, however didn't we just read a glowing report of her last work? Believe me, I hope the end isn't near for her, she's great for racing and I do want to see her close to last year so she can make the BC.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by CSC

Dropping in class from 2 Gr.2's is not what I would call a confident placing for a horse that was facing males last year and ran almost exclusively in Gr.1 races. If she is entered in the Obeah, I would surmise the end is near, however didn't we just read a glowing report of her last work? Believe me, I hope the end isn't near for her, she's great for racing and I do want to see her close to last year so she can make the BC.

You should be associated with the Pro-Zenyatta camp that fervently fails to separate 2009 from 2010.

[randallscott35]

http://drf.com/news/article/113667.html

[Smooth Operator]

Can't access the article here, randy

Does it shed any light on the greatest mystery (RA's next start) since the Zodiac killing spree?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Can't access the article here, randy

Does it shed any light on the greatest mystery (RA's next start) since the Zodiac killing spree?

Headlines | Posted 6/7/2010, 10:00 am

'Very smooth' work for Rachel Alexandra
By Marty McGee
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - As the racing world awaits word where she will run Saturday, Rachel Alexandra went through her final prerace workout Monday morning at Churchill Downs, breezing a half-mile in 49.20 seconds over a fast track.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Headlines | Posted 6/7/2010, 10:00 am

Rachel Alexandra pointed for Obeah stakes, after careful consideration...we feel her fitness level is at about 90%, with the layoff she has had, we therefore feel this is the best race for her at the this time.
By Marty McGee(Ghostwriter)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - As the racing world awaits word where she will run Saturday, Rachel Alexandra went through her final prerace workout Monday morning at Churchill Downs, breezing a half-mile in 49.20 seconds over a fast track.

Here's an even better headline.