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Old 06-13-2010, 09:52 AM
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I think the difference is that Zenyatta is at the top of her game and therefore could be in races like the Californian or pointed to the Gold Cup, Goodwood etc. and that is why most people are unsatisfied with her schedule.

I think most people who question her campaign do so out of a respect of Zenyatta's ability. She could be dominating races like the Grade 1s for males all year. At this point, I would take a shot against the Rail Trips and Blames of the equine world before I would run against the fillies and risk Zenyatta getting a terrible trip and one of the other fillies getting a dream trip and beating her.
If St. Trinians was in the Californian yesterday, she would have been the second choice and most likely the main opposition for Rail Trip. She shouldn't be confused with a Distinctive Dixie or Jessica is Back. This is a better challenge than most give it credit for, 9 lbs and all.
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Old 06-13-2010, 09:56 AM
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There is no reason why Zenyatta should not be targeting the Hollywood Gold Cup. Ten furlongs, a racetrack she loves... no reason to not be there.
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Old 06-13-2010, 10:03 AM
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There is no reason why Zenyatta should not be targeting the Hollywood Gold Cup. Ten furlongs, a racetrack she loves... no reason to not be there.
I have no problem with this, however she most likely has only 3 races left in her career after today. If this is the case they need a filler late in the summer before the BC, which means there will be one more race on the calendar. Just which race they choose will be the $1000 dollar question, if it's N.Y I'll take that over the HWGC.
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Old 06-13-2010, 10:04 AM
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There is no reason why Zenyatta should not be targeting the Hollywood Gold Cup. Ten furlongs, a racetrack she loves... no reason to not be there.
I totally agree.

I still think she should of taken on the Met Mile at one turn.
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Old 06-13-2010, 10:02 AM
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If St. Trinians was in the Californian yesterday, she would have been better opposition than anyone else in that field against Rail Trip. She's not a Distinctive Dixie or Jessica is Back.
OH MY GOD.

Do you ever stop?

What does Distinctive Dixie or Jessica is Back have to do with Zenyatta's ability to handle the Californian field and possible Gold Cup, Goodwood fields? Only you can miss what is actually a compliment of Zenyatta's ability and think it somehow has to do with Rachel.
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Old 06-13-2010, 10:09 AM
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OH MY GOD.

Do you ever stop?

What does Distinctive Dixie or Jessica is Back have to do with Zenyatta's ability to handle the Californian field and possible Gold Cup, Goodwood fields? Only you can miss what is actually a compliment of Zenyatta's ability and think it somehow has to do with Rachel.
I think you misunderstood me, what I am saying is St. Trinians is not much worst than Rail Trip(who I predict will fall back to earth as the yr progresses). Making today's race not the walkover it is portrayed to be. That's all, that's what I keep hearing here, people want her challenged. well this isn't the Foster but it isn't like last year's Vanity either. Setting the record straight.
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