Rachel Alexandra a go for La Troienne

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

There's not a chance this will be on the teevee, is there?

Looks like Bravo is only doing 1 hr for the Oaks this year, 5-6pm. I suppose they could always show a replay of the race, but it doesn't look like it's live for them.

ETA: Huh, somehow I went up to now not realizing that Careless Jewel was declared due to injury. What's going on with her?

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

ETA: Huh, somehow I went up to now not realizing that Careless Jewel was declared due to injury. What's going on with her?

I just saw this now myself:

The La Troienne lost one of its expected starters Sunday when grade I winner Careless Jewel was removed from consideration by trainer Josie Carroll because of injury. Probables as of Monday, according to the Churchill Downs racing office, are Be Fair, Distinctive Dixie, Morena, Rachel Alexandra, Unrivalled Belle, and Zardana. Entries for the La Troienne will be drawn Tuesday.

[Merlinsky]

Yeah that's what I saw. I guess with all the Derby ups and downs, this flew under the radar. So Rachel to the lead?

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Yeah that's what I saw. I guess with all the Derby ups and downs, this flew under the radar. So Rachel to the lead?

Distinctive Dixie and Unrivaled Belle seem to do their best work on or near the lead.

[Smooth Operator]

Wow … a "must win" for that reigning horse-of-the-year

Can you imagine the embarrassment if she falters in this spot too?


Too bad about CJ

Hopefully little z or one of those obscure beasts can keep the PRESSURE ON…

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Wow … a "must win" for that reigning horse-of-the-year

Can you imagine the embarrassment if she falters in this spot too?


Too bad about CJ

Hopefully little z or one of those obscure beasts can keep the PRESSURE ON…

Is this Sting?

[Merlinsky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSNtxe4Si34

The music is an interesting touch, but she looks fierce.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Wow … a "must win" for that reigning horse-of-the-year

Can you imagine the embarrassment if she falters in this spot too?


Too bad about CJ

Hopefully little z or one of those obscure beasts can keep the PRESSURE ON…

I'm thinkin' that if she fails here, the DRF/BEYER contingent will be booking weekend spots at the Brooklyn Bridge (for a mass jump). They need her to win more than anyone else.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

I'm thinkin' that if she fails here, the DRF/BEYER contingent will be booking weekend spots at the Brooklyn Bridge (for a mass jump). They need her to win more than anyone else.

no, they are too self centered to do that. there will be other excuses....shes not fit...the fix is in or some equivalant tirade......"our numbers don't lie, something was up" its hilarious.

[Smooth Operator]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

I'm thinkin' that if she fails here, the DRF/BEYER contingent will be booking weekend spots at the Brooklyn Bridge (for a mass jump). They need her to win more than anyone else.

Hell, if she can't take this thing, everyone who voted for her should jump off the nearest high bridge.


Would pretty much be that Favorite Trick debacle all over again…