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Old 06-17-2010, 09:13 PM
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I think there are a lot of very good points being made on both sides of the issue. Personally, it bothers me that people keep ripping on the Mosses for not shipping or taking on the best boys or whatever. I mean, she DID win the BC Classic. She DID go to Oaklawn twice. And she was willing to take on Rachel. Has it been the most daring career in history? Of course not. But maybe the Mosses just like having an undefeated horse who has amassed a bunch of Grade I wins while really never ducking anyone in the traditional sense of the word. Maybe they are enjoying themselves and the ride that Zenyatta is giving them, and they get some kind of satisfaction out of seeing a goose egg in the loss column. Who cares if they are hoping to retire her undefeated? I'm sure they've pumped a bunch of money into the sport over the years, and I don't think they owe anyone anything. If people wanted to challenge her, they knew where to find her at the BC last year. And they'll probably be able to find her at the Classic this year.

Also, no way she would have beaten Azeri on dirt at 8.5 furlongs.
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Old 06-17-2010, 09:24 PM
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Steve and Steve II

This time Byk vs. Haskin, enjoyed it, great radio again.
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Old 06-17-2010, 09:46 PM
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I just heard Hour 2, and you were speaking for me!! Good for you - great radio, and you don't back down!!

I can't understand why Zenyatta's team brought her back if not to forge new trails!! Unless she is given a chance at history by taking on all comers, in new venues, why bother? Why risk her? She should have been bred to Smart Strike.

She could be the greatest mare of all time but she isn't being given the chance to prove it.

Why not the Ogden Phipps? Why not (if staying on West Coast), the Hollywood Gold Cup and Pacific Classic? After all the hoopla of her "retirement", this campaign is not worthy, and certainly is not historic or bold (see Goldikova management).
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Old 06-17-2010, 10:25 PM
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I just heard Hour 2, and you were speaking for me!! Good for you - great radio, and you don't back down!!
Just listened myself and agree, reminded me of last year when Steve made his thoughts known about Dunkirk to a caller.
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Old 06-17-2010, 09:44 PM
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If people wanted to challenge her, they knew where to find her at the BC last year.
I laughed.
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