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RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 03:58 PM

Breeders Cup
 
Not that I think it matters, but this is the best chance of them facing off.



http://www.drf.com/news/article/107218.html

Gander 09-11-2009 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985
Not that I think it matters, but this is the best chance of them facing off.



http://www.drf.com/news/article/107218.html

Would be nice, even if it is run on the junk. But I doubt very much Rachael will ever run another race. I hope Zenyatta at least goes in the Classic. It would be nice to see her actually face a few horses that can run.

RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander
Would be nice, even if it is run on the junk. But I doubt very much Rachael will ever run another race. I hope Zenyatta at least goes in the Classic. It would be nice to see her actually face a few horses that can run.

She will run again. Maybe not this year, but out of all the crazy ideas to get them together, I can see this one possibly working.

Gander 09-11-2009 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985
She will run again. Maybe not this year, but out of all the crazy ideas to get them together, I can see this one possibly working.

Why should Rachael have to go out West and Zenyatta always get to stay home? Look back at the campaign Rachael has had this year...6 different racetracks?

As a fan I really hope it happens. I like your optimism, but I would set the odds of it happening at about 50/1.

RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander
Why should Rachael have to go out West and Zenyatta always get to stay home? Look back at the campaign Rachael has had this year...6 different racetracks?

As a fan I really hope it happens. I like your optimism, but I would set the odds of it happening at about 50/1.

My original post says " I doubt it matters"... Because I dont think its likely.

10 pnt move up 09-11-2009 04:46 PM

It could be 10 million....racing cant even get the best two horses on the same track...and they are the same sex. Its so pathetic it borders on comical.

RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up
It could be 10 million....racing cant even get the best two horses on the same track...and they are the same sex. Its so pathetic it borders on comical.

If they made a 10 million, I would say 100% they would face each other.

MaTH716 09-11-2009 05:07 PM

They should run the Classic at the Fairplex. Zenyatta gets to stay home and Rachael gets dirt to run on. So what, if it like a 5 turn race. :rolleyes:

Bigsmc 09-11-2009 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985
If they made a 10 million, I would say 100% they would face each other.

:rolleyes:

RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc
:rolleyes:

10 million?
Instead of the rolleyes and bullshit, lets talk Grade 1's on the turf at Belmont tomorrow.... I like 6,7, you?

Bigsmc 09-11-2009 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985
10 million?
Instead of the rolleyes and bullshit, lets talk Grade 1's on the turf at Belmont tomorrow.... I like 6,7, you?

I rolled my eyes at your 100% guarantee. Speculating on what other people are going to do with their horses is pretty much a waste of time. Wake me when the entries are drawn for your 10 mil race.

Haven't gotten to Belmont yet. Too busy. Hope to get after it after the kids go to bed.

RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc
I rolled my eyes at your 100% guarantee. Speculating on what other people are going to do with their horses is pretty much a waste of time. Wake me when the entries are drawn for your 10 mil race.

Haven't gotten to Belmont yet. Too busy. Hope to get after it after the kids go to bed.

I am here to discuss any races. Just chillen out tonight, this was my first week back at school, and I feel dead already. I plan on playing 4-8 at Belmont tomorrow.

Gander 09-11-2009 06:56 PM

I'm bummed no US Open on tonight. Means the winner of the Nadal-Gonzalez match which concludes tomorrow, has to play again a few hours later in the semis against a rested Juan Del Potro...yikes!

Guess I'll have to watch Jimmy the Hat on Jockeys. Man, that guy cracks me up.

Bigsmc 09-11-2009 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985
I am here to discuss any races. Just chillen out tonight, this was my first week back at school, and I feel dead already. I plan on playing 4-8 at Belmont tomorrow.

Does the current rain and the probable rain tomorrow bother you at all?

I'm not wasting much time on the card and am moving on to Sunday.

RockHardTen1985 09-11-2009 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc
Does the current rain and the probable rain tomorrow bother you at all?

I'm not wasting much time on the card and am moving on to Sunday.

Of course. I am capping for sloppy/soft...

6-8 is as good a 3 race sequence you can ask for, do you agree with that?
I have backed off 4,5. I just printed formulator pp's for 6-8.

richard burch 09-11-2009 08:40 PM

in 1975 the match race between ruffian and foolish pleasure was for a purse of $350,000

what is that in todays market?

Indian Charlie 09-11-2009 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by richard burch
in 1975 the match race between ruffian and foolish pleasure was for a purse of $350,000

what is that in todays market?

About $10

richard burch 09-11-2009 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie
About $10


not in Walmart. I just bought a nice leather massage chair with ottoman for 238 bucks. includes delivery!

Bobby Fischer 09-11-2009 11:13 PM

i was really hoping she would run , and as much as I love the Breeders cup weekend, I would have passed all other races, and bet my whole bank against her. She just wasn't going to go pressing/stalking a strong pace while wide for 10 furlongs, and hold on against a world class field on a track that isn't favoring speed. She is the best dirt horse in USA, but that would have been asking too much of her. I REALLY wanted her to go and it is a big disappointment that really hurts. I need to stop being a bitch and buck up.

Obviously it is only september 11, and for all we know the track could end up having a big speed bias, or Borel could have surprised and rated her midpack while covered, but there would have been a huge opportunity through one of the pools that would have been too much to pass up.

Can't wait for the BC. I plan on getting together with my father and having a nice day.

mbahadur 09-12-2009 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer
She just wasn't going to go pressing/stalking a strong pace while wide for 10 furlongs, and hold on against a world class field on a track that isn't favoring speed. She is the best dirt horse in USA, but that would have been asking too much of her.

Jackson knows this and that is why he won't run her in the BC. The purse money means nothing to him -- HOY Eclipse is what he wants. She likely will still get HOY without running -- if she runs and loses, Zenyetta or the BC Classic winner would have a much better chance of getting it.


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