Rachel vs. Zenyatta: Which run the better race?

[tector]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

RA was compromised by trip and fractions in the Preakness

Not only that, it was plain that she did not like that track. I am not talking about Calvin's statements after the race. While the race was running I turned to my friend and said "Look at her--she's running choppy, she doesn't like this track." I thought it was clear then and there. So while some other people discounted his statement, I thought it fairly obvious.

If you win the Preakness over a track that is not your best, contesting a wicked pace, you are some freaking horse--or filly.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by tector

Not only that, it was plain that she did not like that track. I am not talking about Calvin's statements after the race. .

I never buy that junk from riders.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by tector

Not only that, it was plain that she did not like that track. I am not talking about Calvin's statements after the race. While the race was running I turned to my friend and said "Look at her--she's running choppy, she doesn't like this track." I thought it was clear then and there. So while some other people discounted his statement, I thought it fairly obvious.

If you win the Preakness over a track that is not your best, contesting a wicked pace, you are some freaking horse--or filly.

I thought she was going to lose watching her on the backstretch... It was like de-ja-vu watching Bernardini @ churchill. her stride and effort just didnt look the same as when racing on different surfaces.