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07-01-2010, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cardus
That's all I have to say.
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About time.
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07-01-2010, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
I liked the last couple of quotes from Team Zenyatta regarding her future starts.
Today's classic "we're considering other options...like how the Del Mar surface is playing" response when invited to run in the Monmouth race is the most recent.
Last week, when asked if they had considered any out-of-town races should the Del Mar surface not be to their liking, their response: "Nope."
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I guess that means if the surface sucks (it will), she'll go in the Pomona Invitational Handicap. That way all those critics that want to see her take on males on dirt are silenced.
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07-01-2010, 07:47 PM
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By moving the Lady's Secret up to 7/24 from Haskell Day, 8/1, Monmouth has the opportunity to draw two bigs crowds on consecutive weekends.
I applaud Monmouth for moving this race forward a week and juicing up the purse as a showcase for Rachel and also for the fans who would rather come to the track to see Rachel without the 45,000 plus Haskell day fans who would be there with or without Rachel. Huge win for Monmouth, which this year has the money to do this. By making this move, Monmouth is looking to solidify it's chances to run an "Elite Summer Meet" next year and beyond.
If Jess was concerned about Zenyatta showing up in the G1 Ruffian a week later, then he made a smart move coming to Monmouth. Its not like team Zenyatta wasn't invited to this "Secret dance", if you will. Bob Kulina called them right away to invite them and they declined.
I hope Rachel romps in this race and then goes for the Personal Ensign near the end of the Saratoga meet. The question is....will Jess run her at 10 furlongs in the Personal Ensign?
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07-01-2010, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dahoss9698
Pretty bush league on Jess Jackson's part. Feels like an appearance fee is driving this.
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yes, pretty bush league that Jackson is putting his interests before yours.
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07-01-2010, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sandpit
But when she gallops like Oprah going after a baked ham,
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What would be the estimated Beyer number on that assuming Oprah was on the lead on a fast track at 9F?? 
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07-01-2010, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tucker6
yes, pretty bush league that Jackson is putting his interests before yours.
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Can a "how many race horses have you owned?" be far behind?
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07-01-2010, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sandpit
But when she gallops like Oprah going after a baked ham, she's gonna get about $250K, interestingly just about they amount the jacked the purse.
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 Now that is a great line, I will have to remember that one.
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07-01-2010, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
I liked the last couple of quotes from Team Zenyatta regarding her future starts.
Today's classic "we're considering other options...like how the Del Mar surface is playing" response when invited to run in the Monmouth race is the most recent.
Last week, when asked if they had considered any out-of-town races should the Del Mar surface not be to their liking, their response: "Nope."
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As Dahoss would say, "Pretty bush league on Team Yenyatta's part"
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07-01-2010, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
Can a "how many race horses have you owned?" be far behind?
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haha. I like that. Very true.
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07-01-2010, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tucker6
As Dahoss would say, "Pretty bush league on Team Yenyatta's part"
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Team Yenyatta? Is she racing in Japan if Delmar's surface sucks (it will!)?
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07-01-2010, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cj
Team Yenyatta? Is she racing in Japan if Delmar's surface sucks (it will!)?
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well, Yenyatta's team is out to set the bar very high I've been told. She will go where the best competition is in hopes of improving the visability of the sport. Where else would one of the most visible and promotable horses go?? Back to SA to race tomato cans?? The good of the sport is more important than win/loss records, Mr CJ. 
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07-01-2010, 08:58 PM
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The Breeders' Cup and whatever race they decide to run will be the main objective.
I do not expect either Rachel Alexandra or Zenyatta to face males again before the Breeders' Cup either this year.
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07-01-2010, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cj
Team Yenyatta? Is she racing in Japan if Delmar's surface sucks (it will!)?
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I just noticed the mistake, and did it twice in consecutive emails!! Bad on me. Well, it is a Friday night of sorts, as I have a four day weekend.
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07-01-2010, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tucker6
What would be the estimated Beyer number on that assuming Oprah was on the lead on a fast track at 9F?? |
That made me laugh out loud
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07-01-2010, 09:13 PM
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That made me laugh out loud |
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