Rachel Alexandra-Zenyatta set for Apple Blossom confrontation

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

I'm sure that if you added up their IQ plus their bank balance, it would still be less than 100.

and i'm sure you're far off the mark. very far. but yeah, many consider us an easy target. i've lived all over, there aren't more idiots here than any other state i've lived.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by Danzig

and i'm sure you're far off the mark. very far. but yeah, many consider us an easy target. i've lived all over, there aren't more idiots here than any other state i've lived.

I guess you have never been to California. We attrack them from places never heard of before.

Bill Clinton was and still is the MAN!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Danzig

and i'm sure you're far off the mark. very far. but yeah, many consider us an easy target. i've lived all over, there aren't more idiots here than any other state i've lived.

the whole banning gays from adopting kids took the cake for me.. though I'm sure you are right.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

the whole banning gays from adopting kids took the cake for me.. though I'm sure you are right.

Technically, the Arkansas law prohibits couples, straight or gay, "cohabiting outside of a valid marriage" from adopting. Gays and lesbians who are not in a relationship can still adopt. Utah has the same law.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Technically, the Arkansas law prohibits couples, straight or gay, "cohabiting outside of a valid marriage" from adopting. Gays and lesbians who are not in a relationship can still adopt. Utah has the same law.

Arkansas has laws?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Arkansas has laws?

They sure do! Some of the best Arkansas laws include:

The Arkansas River can rise no higher than to the Main Street Bridge in Little Rock.

Teachers who bob their hair will not not get raises.

A man may only legally beat his wife once per month.

In Fayetteville, it's illegal to kill "any living creature." (Killing dead creatures and inanimate objects is apparently okay.)

And in Little Rock, flirtation on the streets between men and women will get you a 30-day jail term.

[DaTruth]

Interesting article in the New York Times on Thursday:

Jackson has questions about Rachel Alexandra’s fitness, which he gauged at “about 85 percent” of where she should be now. He is also trying to manage expectations for her coming 4-year-old campaign.

One thing that he guaranteed was that if his filly was not dead-solid perfect in the days leading to the Apple Blossom, she would not run.

“We are targeting the Apple Blossom,” he said. “We are stretching to get there. But if we’re not in top shape, we’re not going.”

Jackson also continues to lobby for Rachel Alexandra to face Zenyatta three times before the year is out.

“If they beat us in one race, they might just disappear and retire her undefeated,” Jackson said. “If they commit to the best of three, it would be great for the sport and a better way to judge both these great horses.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/sports/04racing.html

[Smooth Operator]

Pretty much everything in their favor … dirt track, shorter (9f) distance, much less travel to Arky … and they'll still probably DUCK the western monster.



Like I said before … with 5000 large on the table … you could've bet that Bobby would've had her ready to fire…

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

the whole banning gays from adopting kids took the cake for me.. though I'm sure you are right.

yes, I'm certain NAMBLA is really upset about this as well

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

yes, I'm certain NAMBLA is really upset about this as well

fuc.k off

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

fuc.k off

now that I think about it
you are right
I am wrong

sorry

[Smooth Operator]

Ohhhhhhh I like this Zetcher guy's style … sending this Zardana beast to FG to raise some hell at RA's creampuff-fest.


Now if he can just get Bailey to come out of retirement and do an 'Eddington' with her.

[TouchOfGrey]

Rachel/Zenyatta Trading Cards Distributed

Original plans were to print 25,000 of each card, but high demand for the cards in advance of the March 2 free distribution prompted Arrison to obtain 25,000 more of each card from the printer. As of March 2, mailed-in requests for the cards had arrived from 23 states, Arrison said. In addition, Churchill Downs in Louisville and Lone Star Park in Texas had contacted Arrison asking for cards to distribute free to their patrons in advance of the Apple Blossom.

“We found we could double the order for only $975 in addition to the original $2,395 printing cost,” he said, “so we got more of each card.”

Those who want one of each card mailed to them may send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Apple Blossom Cards, PO Box 6000, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, 71902, Arrison said. Requests will be answered as long as supplies last.