Asmussen: No Rachel for Blossom

[zippyneedsawin]

Couldn't it be that RA just won't really be ready for that race? She didn't appear to be ready yesterday.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

Couldn't it be that RA just won't really be ready for that race?

Then how will she ever get "ready?" If they think the filly was short for the race yesterday, why don't they use it as a foundation, get plenty of work in her over the next few weeks, and run her?
I think the whole idea that trainers can get horses primed to peak for a particular race is a bit overrated. However, I guess I don't understand the point of a "prep" race if a less than stellar performance in that race derails the horse from the actual targeted race. Isn't the point supposedly to help them get ready for the targeted race. How did yesterday not accomplish that for RA?
It isn't like she ran a complete clunker yesterday. She ran fine. What in the world makes the connections think she isn't capable of reaching her top form in 4 weeks?

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Then how will she ever get "ready?" If they think the filly was short for the race yesterday, why don't they use it as a foundation, get plenty of work in her over the next few weeks, and run her?
I think the whole idea that trainers can get horses primed to peak for a particular race is a bit overrated. However, I guess I don't understand the point of a "prep" race if a less than stellar performance in that race derails the horse from the actual targeted race.
It isn't like she ran a complete clunker yesterday. She ran fine. What in the world makes the connections think she isn't capable of reaching her top form in 4 weeks?

I agree with racing for foundation.. I just get the sense she was being rushed into this race(and the next)..

Rushed off that layoff? Jesus if that is the case then might as well close all of the tracks. It's obvious horses weren't meant to race.

/sarcasm

Chances are good Zenyatta skips now. Gotta love horse "racing"

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Then how will she ever get "ready?" If they think the filly was short for the race yesterday, why don't they use it as a foundation, get plenty of work in her over the next few weeks, and run her?
I think the whole idea that trainers can get horses primed to peak for a particular race is a bit overrated. However, I guess I don't understand the point of a "prep" race if a less than stellar performance in that race derails the horse from the actual targeted race. Isn't the point supposedly to help them get ready for the targeted race. How did yesterday not accomplish that for RA?
It isn't like she ran a complete clunker yesterday. She ran fine. What in the world makes the connections think she isn't capable of reaching her top form in 4 weeks?

Does make you wonder. You would have thought that they would have said they were disappointed that the filly lost but she would definitely improve off that effort. But they are acting astonished that she lost even though assmussen had said he was concerned with her fitness level going in.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Does make you wonder. You would have thought that they would have said they were disappointed that the filly lost but she would definitely improve off that effort. But they are acting astonished that she lost even though assmussen had said he was concerned with her fitness level going in.

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

[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.

[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...

[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

[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?

[freddymo]

It is starting to sound like the "ole micro fracture" announcement..You know it kind of goes like this. "We just wanted to make sure nothing was coming up hot ,and wouldn't you know it.. She seems to have a xxxx on her xxx and although its not career threaten she will never be able to come back to her top form.. With great sadness we have to retire are great champion."