Crist: The great distaffers..

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's also worth noting that her win in the Beldame at age 3 came just 8 days after her prior stakes win in the Rare Perfume.

Thanks. Didn't realize that.

That's pretty astounding, even back then, all things considered.

What are the odds Team Zenyatta takes a bold step and goes for the Pacific Classic, 21 days after the Clement Hirsch?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Thanks. Didn't realize that.

That's pretty astounding, even back then, all things considered.

What are the odds Team Zenyatta takes a bold step and goes for the Pacific Classic, 21 days after the Clement Hirsch?

Since Z has an allergy to the paint used in starting gates, she can't go into starting gates more than once every 26 days.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Thanks. Didn't realize that.

That's pretty astounding, even back then, all things considered.

What are the odds Team Zenyatta takes a bold step and goes for the Pacific Classic, 21 days after the Clement Hirsch?

21 days is the new 40 days in modern training. Just look at Quality Road's spacing.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

21 days is the new 40 days in modern training. Just look at Quality Road's spacing.

It's a double edged sword because he has to win every race now.

Not sure if he really has physical issues that dictate such a schedule, but he certainly could have fit the Gulfstream Park Handicap, Oaklawn Handicap, Suburban, and Jockey Club Gold Cup in there and been a lot more memorable for some fans (even if he lost a couple).

But as you suggest, these guys running the show want another Ghostzapper, not another Skip Away.

It's almost as if the "aura" of fragility makes them better somehow.

[Smooth Operator]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

But as you suggest, these guys running the show want another Ghostzapper, not another Skip Away.

Please … GZ blows a horse like MM off the track.

Not to mention the fact that he could carry his speed ten panels against the best comp.

Jury still very much out for QR on that one…

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Please … GZ blows a horse like MM off the track.

Not to mention the fact that he could carry his speed ten panels against the best comp.

Jury still very much out for QR on that one…

Who is MM that you refer to?

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Who is MM that you refer to?

MG is MM is Musket Man, IC. Though IDK and really WGAF.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Please … GZ blows a horse like MM off the track.

I was commenting on Quality Road's schedule compared to Ghostzapper's and Skip Away's.

I was basically lamenting the way horses are campaigned nowadays.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I was commenting on Quality Road's schedule compared to Ghostzapper's and Skip Away's.

I was basically lamenting the way horses are campaigned nowadays.

it really ruins the sport doesnt it............

ok enough about the sport, lets commence back to the 5357 post on Zenyatta this month