Rachel Alexandra sale pending; Preakness possible?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Kind of difficult to work out that kind of a deal for a filly though isn't it?

Has anybody even worked that kind of deal for a good filly?

I doubt you could get 10 million. How many babies, how well will they sell? Racing her is the major repay on her purchase price for new owners in my view?

[Danzig]

maybe they can take her to dubai for the world cup classic next spring. that would recoup much of the purchase price.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Danzig

maybe they can take her to dubai for the world cup classic next spring. that would recoup much of the purchase price.

Different ballgame... it's on synth next year.

[slotdirt]

http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/je...hel-alexandra/

[Riot]

Well, you knew that Curlin would be involved ....

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/je...hel-alexandra/

sigh

great...now we get to hear all about curlin AND rachels contributions to the gene pool. i haven't missed that guy since curlin retired.

er...i haven't missed curlin either-or the trainer for that matter!

[NTamm1215]

Maybe I'm in the minority but I thought Jess Jackson did everything perfectly from a fan perspective. We wanted to see Curlin as a 4YO- he did it. We wanted to see him try turf- he did it. We wanted to see him go back to dirt- he did it. We wanted to see him in the BC Classic- he did it. Why is Jess Jackson buying Rachel Alexandra so bad, especially if he's gonna do exactly what MOST racing fans want, to run her against males?

NT

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Maybe I'm in the minority but I thought Jess Jackson did everything perfectly from a fan perspective. We wanted to see Curlin as a 4YO- he did it. We wanted to see him try turf- he did it. We wanted to see him go back to dirt- he did it. We wanted to see him in the BC Classic- he did it. Why is Jess Jackson buying Rachel Alexandra so bad, especially if he's gonna do exactly what MOST racing fans want, to run her against males?

NT

good post....


I dont think Jess Jackson is the problem (though I've heard lots of people in the industry have a problem with him)

I think its ASSMAN that people would be upset about... I mean... who really wants to see ASSMAN train any good horse??

[tiggerv]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Maybe I'm in the minority but I thought Jess Jackson did everything perfectly from a fan perspective. We wanted to see Curlin as a 4YO- he did it. We wanted to see him try turf- he did it. We wanted to see him go back to dirt- he did it. We wanted to see him in the BC Classic- he did it. Why is Jess Jackson buying Rachel Alexandra so bad, especially if he's gonna do exactly what MOST racing fans want, to run her against males?

NT

Well put. I don't get the outrage over this. The old connections made out , she is going to race against the boys, and we get hilarious Jess Jackson quotes for the next year. What is not to like?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Maybe I'm in the minority but I thought Jess Jackson did everything perfectly from a fan perspective. We wanted to see Curlin as a 4YO- he did it. We wanted to see him try turf- he did it. We wanted to see him go back to dirt- he did it. We wanted to see him in the BC Classic- he did it. Why is Jess Jackson buying Rachel Alexandra so bad, especially if he's gonna do exactly what MOST racing fans want, to run her against males?

NT

I agree...

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I agree with most of this, but he had no choice in regards to bringing him back as a 4 year old. You have to admit, his Curlin is an all time great was a bit much and rubbed people the wrong way.

Sure, his hyperbole got very annoying. I found it easy to tune him out, however, it was mostly over the top. I get the anti-Asmussen remarks without a doubt, however, what stuck out the most to me about this thing was that we're finally going to be able to see just how good Rachel Alexandra really is and as a fan that's exciting.

NT

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

“We are delighted to sell Rachel Alexandra to Jess Jackson’s Stonestreet Stables. Its reputation for integrity, putting the best interest of the horses above all else, and just doing things right will ensure this incredible thoroughbreds’ future and the industry at large. We are equally please she will retire after her racing career to Stonestreet Stables,” said Dolphus Morrison of L and M Partners, LLC.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

“We are delighted to sell Rachel Alexandra to Jess Jackson’s Stonestreet Stables. Its reputation for integrity, putting the best interest of the horses above all else, and just doing things right will ensure this incredible thoroughbreds’ future and the industry at large. We are equally please she will retire after her racing career to Stonestreet Stables,” said Dolphus Morrison of L and M Partners, LLC.

He did race Curlin at 4 and he did have Curlin try the grass.. He bought her to race her and hopefully she will continue to be terriffic. ASS did do a fine job with Curlin I would expect that he does a nice job with the filly.. As for going in the Preakness..why not? She really has no comp in her division and maybe she wins the dam thing by 7 lengths and we have something amazing to talk about.. I would rather her against her own but have absolutely no doubt she can beat the vermin heading for the Preakness..She is a super filly I don't give a crap who owns her all I know is I dont..

[Danzig]

would love to see rachel try the preakness and try the boys. there's nothing left in her division imo. either go vs males, or take on zenyatta-on dirt.

if it takes jackson buying her to see her vs males, i can live with that. assman....ech.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Freddy, he HAD to run him at 4. There was still a court case pending.

He wanted to run Curlin at 4 the court case didn't hurt running him at 4 but I never thought he would have retired the colt at 3.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by philcski

Different ballgame... it's on synth next year.

that's right, i forgot they are changing surfaces with the new track. that's too bad.