Rachel Alexandra

[Indian Charlie]

Actually, I really just meant slow plodder in comparing him to the types these juice trainers typically move way up.

[Scav]

What does she close at tomorrow in the Oaks pool and given how Old Fashioned ran today, do they seriously consider the Oaks now?

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Scav

What does she close at tomorrow in the Oaks pool and given how Old Fashioned ran today, do they seriously consider the Oaks now?

Wiggins has to think about the Arkansas Derby now. The Fantasy purse is a quarter of the purse of the Ark Derby.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Wiggins has to think about the Arkansas Derby now. The Fantasy purse is a quarter of the purse of the Ark Derby.

i would seriously consider it. she obviously likes the surface, and i don't think old fashioned is quite as invincible as everyone once thought. of course if hot springs was as nasty as it's been here, two hours southeast, he may not have liked the surface and could be given benefit of the doubt. i wasn't home all day, so i wasn't able to catch any of the action-so i don't know what the situation was at oaklawn.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Wiggins has to think about the Arkansas Derby now. The Fantasy purse is a quarter of the purse of the Ark Derby.

I hope there is some information tomorrow about her, I am considering putting $500 on her to win the Oaks if I can get 5/1 but I am hesitant now that the Derby seems like a logical spot

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Scav

I hope there is some information tomorrow about her, I am considering putting $500 on her to win the Oaks if I can get 5/1 but I am hesitant now that the Derby seems like a logical spot

it would be nice if they would transfer a bet on her from the one race to the other. hehe, like that would happen.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I don't think the Derby is the right spot given that the best horses in this 3yo male crop all have similar styles to RA.

I expect to see her go the sane route - the Fantasy and KY Oaks.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't think the Derby is the right spot given that the best horses in this 3yo male crop all have similar styles to RA.

I expect to see her go the sane route - the Fantasy and KY Oaks.

Since when is saneness around this time happen, someone will get into Wiggin's ear and **** me....

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Scav

I hope there is some information tomorrow about her, I am considering putting $500 on her to win the Oaks if I can get 5/1 but I am hesitant now that the Derby seems like a logical spot

Hal Wiggins sounded pretty firm that the Oaks was still the target today on HRTV. She's 7/2 now and only figures to go down from there. Save the $500 for Oaks day at that price.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by philcski

Hal Wiggins sounded pretty firm that the Oaks was still the target today on HRTV. She's 7/2 now and only figures to go down from there. Save the $500 for Oaks day at that price.

I think she might go up tomorrow for late money on hilarious Stardom Bound.

I am going to Byk's friend's hat store tomorrow to buy a fedora and will probably go to the OTB at 4:45 and keep an eye on the pool, 6/1 and I will push it through.

I consider her even money to win the Oaks right now which is why I am considering this.

Phil, you going to the Derby?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

I think she might go up tomorrow for late money on hilarious Stardom Bound.

I am going to Byk's friend's hat store tomorrow to buy a fedora and will probably go to the OTB at 4:45 and keep an eye on the pool, 6/1 and I will push it through.

I consider her even money to win the Oaks right now which is why I am considering this.

Phil, you going to the Derby?

I hope you're drunk......as this is a " can you top this " series of dumb comments.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Scav

I think she might go up tomorrow for late money on hilarious Stardom Bound.

I am going to Byk's friend's hat store tomorrow to buy a fedora and will probably go to the OTB at 4:45 and keep an eye on the pool, 6/1 and I will push it through.

I consider her even money to win the Oaks right now which is why I am considering this.

Phil, you going to the Derby?

Fedoras are cool!

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Scav

I think she might go up tomorrow for late money on hilarious Stardom Bound.

I am going to Byk's friend's hat store tomorrow to buy a fedora and will probably go to the OTB at 4:45 and keep an eye on the pool, 6/1 and I will push it through.

I consider her even money to win the Oaks right now which is why I am considering this.

Phil, you going to the Derby?

I'm moving to Kentucky in a couple weeks. Depends on the cashflow when that rolls around. Will certainly be at the Oaks, however. We may just have a Derby bash instead this year.

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by Scav

I hope there is some information tomorrow about her, I am considering putting $500 on her to win the Oaks if I can get 5/1 but I am hesitant now that the Derby seems like a logical spot

she was 150-1 at the Wynn for the Derby this week, so I think you could probably cover that bet if needed...

[King Glorious]

He absolutely has to consider the Arkansas Derby with her. If you have a horse that has to be considered in the top two choices for a $1 million purse, you'd be a fool to not go for it. Even a second place finish versus males would look better on her resume than winning the fantasy. And it's more money. He'd be a fool not to go there and a bigger one not to even consider it.