Why Isn't Rachel in the Ogden Phipps?

[classhandicapper]

Someone should ask that question given that so many people are calling out Zenyatta's connections for only spotting the 2nd or 3rd best mare in the country (St Trinians) 9 pounds while staying in CA. (sarcasm)

I think the answer is obvious.

The goal is to have her 100% for the Breeder's Cup and not squeeze the lemon dry before then.

The Fleur de Lis is the much easier spot. She can also stay at Churchill where she's training. If things go as planned it will allow her take another step forward, pick up a decent purse, and not take much if anything out of her.

The Rachel connections are following the same game plan as the Zenyatta camp did last year. They know what they are doing too.

[OntheRail]

Why not. But I feel they will cross enter her in the Distaff and Classic and run in which ever one Moss picks for Zenyatta. I say if she shows up they will run her in the BC Distaff... as they want no part of G1 males on Dirt. ;)

[classhandicapper]

Great article in the DRF about Rachel and fillies horses wearing down. I hope you guys won't delete this because of the DRF link. It's a free article.

http://www.drf.com/news/article/113789.html

[point given]

Great article in the DRF about Rachel and fillies horses wearing down. I hope you guys won't delete this because of the DRF link. It's a free article.

http://www.drf.com/news/article/113789.html

Thanks for posting the article, it was very comprehensive.Gave alot of perspective on the price they pay, I only hope RA gets back to her old self and that I can see her once more after witnessing her Haskell and Woodward runs. Also hope that Shireffs sends Z east so we can see her live.

[Tom]

If you want to make pasta, you have to open a few tomato cans first.:D