Asmussen: No Rachel for Blossom

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by pointman

This decision really makes very little sense, either there is something wrong with her or they are hitting the panic button.

Considering the connections, would you think that they would panic off of that performance? Neither of those guys strike me as being "scared to lose" types.

Originally Posted by CSC

"If I knew she wasn't going to win I wouldn't have ran her". Asmussen

What did I tell you this forum...

You can apply that to last year also with running in the Woodward against mediocre Bullsbay and Macho Again rather than trying real horses in the Travers. Then she skips the BC and now when she loses a 'Prep' which is designed to get the horse ready for a match up with Zenyatta, they once again duck, avoid the race. It's embaressing that they moved the race 1 week back to accomodate her.

But I told you so last year to all that bought into this marvellous campaign that she somehow faced the best. With racing there is always risk to losing, however with these connections the chance of winning does not equal the fear of losing. Let the excuses come via the fanclub.

If this wasn't dissapointing this would be actually funny.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

managment at oak= suicidal..but hey could be they say she is kicking down the stalls and wants to go anyway..

Churchill should be opening up the checkbook for a showdown on Derby Trial day.

What are the odds those morons step up to the plate?

[Duvalier]

Jackson just stated in his press release regarding not going to the Apple Blossom "We have a whole season before us to help define her greatness." The great sportsman has spoken...

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

That's funny, relax it's only horseracing.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Jackson just stated in his press release regarding not going to the Apple Blossom "We have a whole season before us to help define her greatness." The great sportsman has spoken...

This really means: I am fn PO'd that she isnt ready..I thought ASS would have had in tip top shape..Instead of shipping to Florida the idiot shipped to FG. Now I am a laughing stock...Pass my the Kendall Jackson Private Reserve I need to but a buzz on

Originally Posted by CSC

That's funny, relax it's only horseracing.

I R WRITE

[pointman]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Considering the connections, would you think that they would panic off of that performance? Neither of those guys strike me as being "scared to lose" types.

I agree, which is why this decision defies reasoning. But at this point, considering the alternatives, I think it is fair to question whether they are panicking, otherwise, if she wasn't hurt, why wouldn't they take the month to train her to see if she is ready to run for $5 million?

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by freddymo

This really means: I am fn PO'd that she isnt ready..I thought ASS would have had in tip top shape..Instead of shipping to Florida the idiot shipped to FG. Now I am a laughing stock...Pass my the Kendall Jackson Private Reserve I need to but a buzz on

He should send her to Ness...that guy gets results.

Send her to Tim Ice Ice Baby

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

He should send her to Ness...that guy gets results.

He really does. Chuck should send a spy in to see what junk is in the barn

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

He really does. Chuck should send a spy in to see what junk is in the barn

Yeah he could run her in the Tampa Sprint next year or drop her in for $16k.

[Smooth Operator]

No surprise


They don't want their (overrated) 'HotY' starting the new season 0-2.



Quack quack




Unbeaten

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Yeah he could run her in the Tampa Sprint next year or drop her in for $16k.

Make sure Bob drops a claim I think she would be worth a chance..

Ness bought some ok two year olds..Don't be so shocked to see him win a graded race or two real soon.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Make sure Bob drops a claim I think she would be worth a chance..

Ness bought some ok two year olds..Don't be so shocked to see him win a graded race or two real soon.

They dont run too many graded stakes races at canterbury, thistle and Presque isle

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

No surprise


They don't want their (overrated) 'HotY' starting the new season 0-2.



Quack quack




Unbeaten

KFC is more appropiate. I wonder how many will convert to the good side due to this, afterall she supposedly ran a better number than Zenyatta did so what are they fearing.

[Indian Charlie]

I wouldn't be surprised if this is just showmanship by Jackson. As others have noted, if she comes back working great, I'm going to expect the pressure to run her will be too great to ignore.

[Smooth Operator]

Originally Posted by CSC

KFC is more appropiate. I wonder how many will convert to the good side due to this, afterall she supposedly ran a better number than Zenyatta did so what are they fearing.

Good question


Seeing the second-string Cali mare go by their filly yesterday must really have them freaked.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by pointman

If Rachel doesn't show in the AB, you have to wonder if the Moss' are thrilled about Sheriff's decision to send Zardana against RA yesterday, even second place in the AB would have been worth a lot more than a win is worth now. It is not everyday you get to run for $5 million!

excellent point man. Sheriff's cost them big time. Rachel wins there is no excuse, they go to the Apple Blossum and get part of $5 mil. Now it's hardly a race of note.