Rachel Alexandra to Woodward

[justindew]

Too bad. I might have gotten 3-1 on Quality Road.

[freddymo]

for all those who thought it would the Personal Ensign...Whoops

Bring on Dry Martini lol

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Bring on Dry Martini lol

And Da' Tara, if he works well.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

for all those who thought it would the Personal Ensign...Whoops

Bring on Dry Martini lol

Glad to see it.

[tector]

The logical spot for what they are trying to accomplish with her and Kensai. And unless Zenyatta will be coming out for that enhanced Beldame, QR can always have a shot at her in her next race, which would likely be for open company as well.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I think this might hurt the people that wanted to bet Mine That Bird in the Travers with the hope that QR and RA go at each other early.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I think this might hurt the people that wanted to bet Mine That Bird in the Travers with the hope that QR and RA go at each other early.

I agree, but i dont think Mine that Bird is without a shot. I still think hes the most likely winner, but what really hurts is going to be the price. You may have been looking at 5/1 or 6/1 with Rachel. Now more likely closer to 3/1 and less pace (like you mentioned) to set up his late run. Lets face it, Mike Smith needs all the help he can get.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by justindew

Too bad. I might have gotten 3-1 on Quality Road.

Ughhh, I know.

[freddymo]

I don't get the Mega Quality Road love hear. I am definately not using him in the Travers.

[JerseyJ]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I don't get the Mega Quality Road love hear. I am definately not using him in the Travers.

Agreed Freddy...I think Warrior's Reward has a big shot at a price. Had big time trouble in the Dwyer, was put into the race early by Borel last time, I expect him to run huge because in the Travers, Borel will not have him on the lead, and he will be stalking from a great spot.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by JerseyJ

Agreed Freddy...I think Warrior's Reward has a big shot at a price. Had big time trouble in the Dwyer, was put into the race early by Borel last time, I expect him to run huge because in the Travers, Borel will not have him on the lead, and he will be stalking from a great spot.

I totally agree about Warriors Reward, he will run huge and run second. QR is just to good.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I totally agree about Warriors Reward, he will run huge and run second. QR is just to good.

You think Quality Road is just going to run a big # in a sprint off injury and then weeks later beat Ok seasoned horses.. If could but as a fav he is the type you are suppose to bet against. BTW I am not suggesting the colt can't become a superstar just that the deck is stacked a little to high for the Travers.. As for him beating Rachel in a horse race...forget it

Quality Road does have a fair amount of bottom side distance pedigree, i just don't see 10f's being in his wheel house this soon?

[King Glorious]

Give me a Kensai/Mine that Bird exacta. You all can have Quality Road in this spot.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I don't get the Mega Quality Road love hear. I am definately not using him in the Travers.

he made noise, got hurt, and she hasn't beaten him yet....some people just want to find a challenge for her. i don't know if it exists.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Ughhh, I know.

You'll still get 2/1. People who love Quality Road should be jumping for joy.
With Rachel in there, you would have to deal with obvious pace pressure and the best horse in training. You would have gotten like 4/1 on QR with Rachel. I'd much rather bet QR at 2/1 w/o Rachel than 4/1 with her.

I'm going to try and beat QR.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Gander

You'll still get 2/1. People who love Quality Road should be jumping for joy.
With Rachel in there, you would have to deal with obvious pace pressure and the best horse in training. You would have gotten like 4/1 on QR with Rachel. I'd much rather bet QR at 2/1 w/o Rachel than 4/1 with her.

I'm going to try and beat QR.

2-1 would be a gift, I expect 4-5.
The only horse who can beat him is the Warrior.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

2-1 would be a gift, I expect 4-5.
The only horse who can beat him is the Warrior.

You are out of your mind. You think a horse who to date has done nothing but win the FL Derby is going to be 4/5 against horses who have become household names (the Birds)?

No way. Not with the Birds and Kensei. Here is my early line:

QR 2/1
Mine that Bird 3/1
Summer Bird 9/2
Kensei 6/1
Charitable Man 10/1
Warriors revenge 12/1

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Gander

You are out of your mind. You think a horse who to date has done nothing but win the FL Derby is going to be 4/5 against horses who have become household names (the Birds)?

No way. Not with the Birds and Kensei. Here is my early line:

QR 2/1
Mine that Bird 3/1
Summer Bird 9/2
Kensei 6/1
Charitable Man 10/1
Warriors revenge 12/1

MTB wont be 3/1 and Kensei 6/1, if anything you have it reversed.

[CSC]

The thing that came into my mind other than the obvious dissapointment of her not running in the Travers is I had wished Commentator would not have retired not until after the Woodward.

Now really think about that.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Gander

You are out of your mind. You think a horse who to date has done nothing but win the FL Derby is going to be 4/5 against horses who have become household names (the Birds)?

No way. Not with the Birds and Kensei. Here is my early line:

QR 2/1
Mine that Bird 3/1
Summer Bird 9/2
Kensei 6/1
Charitable Man 10/1
Warriors revenge 12/1

I can't believe you told him he was out of his mind and didn't bring up anything about how he said Warrior's Reward could beat QR.

Warrior's Reward should be running Saturday, either in a N2X or as a longshot in the King's Bishop because he's a one-turn horse IMO.

NT