Rachel Alexandra sale pending; Preakness possible?

[Riot]

So who thinks she needs to be in the Preakness?

I wouldn't run her in the preakness. I'd save her for the Belmont and let her work 'em real good.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I wouldn't run her in the preakness. I'd save her for the Belmont and let her work 'em real good.

I like your thinking.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Riot

So who thinks she needs to be in the Preakness?

Apparently Jess Jackson and Steve Assmussen.

[Riot]

Someone saying TVG says done deal, $10+ million and breeding right.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

So who thinks she needs to be in the Preakness?

she doesnt need to be anywhere


but if she vetted out great and came out of the Oaks great why not??? Doesnt that track set up perfect for her running style??

I'd win the Preakness... take a break and win the Test @ 7 furlongs and then the Travers.

Doubt thats ever been done before!!!

[Riot]

I feel for Wiggins and Borel, a huge career and financial hit for them if they lose her.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Riot

I feel for Wiggins and Borel, a huge career and financial hit for them if they lose her.

On TVG right now

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

I feel for Wiggins and Borel, a huge career and financial hit for them if they lose her.

You would have to think that Wiggins is making out in this deal too...


and Borel could keep the mount we dont know that?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I think the Preakness would be a better race for her than the Belmont.

[Antitrust32]

can anybody give me a recap about what wiggins said on TVG?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

can anybody give me a recap about what wiggins said on TVG?

It was Jess Jackson, non-committal on most stuff but said that he is not against running her as a four year old, didn't say when he next start was except that the Acorn is what her current goal is, but was even non-commital on the trainer, wihch I thought was interesting, because i would think it is 1/200 that Assface gets her

[South Beach Luv]

Will Calvin still ride her?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

You would have to think that Wiggins is making out in this deal too...
and Borel could keep the mount we dont know that?

I don't know about assuming Wiggins being taken care of by current (or future) owners. Jerry Brown of Thorograph posted publically on his site that he currently has a lawsuit pending against Rachel's co-owner Lauffer for not paying the fees after they hired him to find her for them for purchase. That obviously didn't encumber the current sale.

Rachel's owners are not any more impressive to me than her new connections.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Riot

I don't know about assuming Wiggins being taken care of by current (or future) owners. Jerry Brown of Thorograph posted publically on his site that he currently has a lawsuit pending against Rachel's ownership interest for not paying the fees after they hired him to find her for them for purchase. That obviously didn't encumber the current sale.

Rachel's owners are not any more impressive to me than her new connections.

You need to re-word this, it is against ONE of the owners. From all accounts, Morrison and Wiggins have a long standing relationship and a good one at that.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Scav

You need to re-word this, it is against ONE of the owners. From all accounts, Morrison and Wiggins have a long standing relationship and a good one at that.

You're right, it's against Lauffer. Done.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

I don't know about assuming Wiggins being taken care of by current (or future) owners. Jerry Brown of Thorograph posted publically on his site that he currently has a lawsuit pending against Rachel's ownership interest for not paying the fees after they hired him to find her for them for purchase. That obviously didn't encumber the current sale.

Rachel's owners are not any more impressive to me than her new connections.

you always look at things as glass half empty dont you??

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the owners, and I bet the trainer will be a-o-k also.

It would be stupid to replace Borel on this horse, i doubt it happens unless its Borels choice.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you always look at things as glass half empty dont you??

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the owners, and I bet the trainer will be a-o-k also.

It would be stupid to replace Borel on this horse, i doubt it happens unless its Borels choice.

LOL - no, I'm alot more optimistic and tolerant than many here. But jerks are jerks - having alot of money or making a good sale or having good luck doesn't change their spots.

I doubt the current owners made a deal to take care of Wiggins. I hope I'm wrong. Like you say, it'd be silly to mess with success, we don't know if Wiggins and Borel will be out yet - except Jackson has already hemmed and hawed and avoided answering the question. So they are not "in".

[Scav]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Borel just won the Derby and Oaks, is on the cover of Sports Illustrated and pocketed over $200,000 over the weekend. Poor guy...

While I see what your saying, if Borel got pulled for her just because of a change in ownership, it would be so wrong on so many levels.

If Wiggins gets $250,000 out of the deal he's making out like a bandit...and chances are he'll get much more than that.