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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
The amount of s.hit Jess Jackson has taken on this board continues to surprise me. Sure, he used quite a bit of hyperbole when it came to Curlin and I'm sure he's got more in store for Rachel Alexandra. But who cares?
Further, Curlin's 4YO campaign was everything that we as fans seem to desire. He ran in the big races, he tried different things and he ended up running in a race that WE wanted to see him in. Now he's doing something with Rachel Alexandra that realistically was a longshot with her prior connections.
At least we know Jess Jackson is going to run her. And what the hell is with all of the complaints about running her in the Preakness? That was a public workout in the Oaks. Are the same people who complain about horses being prematurely retired or ducking the biggest spots complaining about Jess Jackson owning Rachel Alexandra and running her in the Preakness?
Whether Jackson is talking out of his ass when it comes to breeding stronger and more stamina-oriented horses remains to be seen as well, however, he seems to be one of the few actually talking about it.
It just seems funny to me that Jess Jackson might be the guy that actually does some of the things that racing fans want yet everyone is sickened by him buying Rachel Alexandra.
Happy Mother's Day.
NT
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Agree wholeheartedly. Whether you want her in the race or not, it is exciting, and will be exciting. The bottom line is, so many people seem to never be happy and always criticize decisions one way or another - and also, never seem to appreciate the decisions of people for whom money is not a concern.
So be it, if you want.
I am excited to see RA if she runs in the Preakness - Finley had it right - do we really want to see her beating up on 3YO fillies all year...if that is in fact what might happen if she goes to the Acorn?
If she wins by five, you know everyone is gonna be on here saying the track took her home, a strong bias, this crop really isn't that good, etc.
Live and let live. I, for one, am glad to have Jess Jackson around, and I think the sport needs more people like him willing to take some chances. I'm also glad the non-regular-race-watching public will get a chance to be introduced to RA.