If they want them to meet fair and square, it has to be done fairly and at a distance respectable for BOTH horses. 7f and in Asia, NOT in Europe.
Love how they are trying to get Black Caviar to run out a MILE in ENGLAND, on the home turf of Frankel.
The only fair places to meet evenly are Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai.
I just think those two should never meet up. I don't see the point of it. Black Caviar is a sprinter and Frankel is a miler and beyond, and whilst he was a nice sprinter at 2, he grew stamina so it's unfair to ask him to go back to a shorter distance again. The same goes for Black Caviar, it would be unfair to make her stretch out even more. Besides, I doubt either connections would ship to Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai just to take on each other. Black Caviar's connections have already said that they are targeting Royal Ascot in England so that is the only reason why it would make sense to race in England but I just still don't see it happening. The only way I see these two meeting up is in the barns at Ascot Racetrack before their respective races, or in the breeding shed with the latter much less likely. I'm sure their connections will make the right choice for their horses, not for our entertainment, just like the connections of Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra made the correct decisions for their horses and not for money or us. Remember what happened when Ruffian's connections fell into the public's pressure? We wouldn't want that to happen again.
BC's half-sister to upcoming auction......
http://afr.com/p/lifestyle/sport/tas...GhPajRfl3vWEqO
image of Native Diver by Pat Delong
And sold for AUS$2.6M!Originally Posted by Native Diver
First rule: Try always to do what's right for the horse. The people part will work out. -- Josh Pons, Merryland, 2007
Ah, thanks sg, I wondered what she brought and haven't had time to check. According to Rick Jamieson, the owner and breeder (and breeder of BC), this Redoute's Choice filly would probably be the last and only time a sibling (half or otherwise) of BC's would be offered at sale.
She's a gorgeous filly....here's hoping she shows even some of talent that Nellie has shown.
Last edited by Native Diver; 04-11-2012 at 05:24 AM.
image of Native Diver by Pat Delong
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/su...-1226324474160
Shares available in BC's little sis if your pockets are deep enough! Her breeder is adamant that he won't sell another from this dam.
image of Native Diver by Pat Delong
Due to race at morphettville on saturday. All general admission tickets sold out for the day as of this morning. Going for win no 20 against 9 others.
Post time for the Robert Sangster Stakes is at 3:43 pm Saturday in Adelaide, South Australia. Would that convert to an EDT post time of Friday at 11:13 p.m.?
Edit: Looking at rubiton's post above, my estimate is totally wrong.
Last edited by islandgirl45; 04-25-2012 at 06:37 AM.
"Sinclair Lewis aptly predicted in It Can't Happen Here that if fascism came to America it would come wrapped in the flag and whistling The Star Spangled Banner." ~Harrison Evans Salisbury
Its now 1905 in Adel (705pm) if thats any help. Race info is under acceptances at www.trsa.com.au for 28th
I was checking the program for BC's race on australianracing.com, and they have her race at 2:23 Eastern time, so it would be around 11:23 pm here Pacific time. Morphetteville (hope I spelled that correctly) is the C track that night. Rather amusing - the program on the australianracing.com site has her morning line odds as 50-1; no doubt a typo. A lot of the horses in the 10-horse field are 50-1 with the lowest (presumedly correct) odds going to Lone Rock at 12-1.
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Your time conversion is correct:2:23 AM EDT.
I have to stay up late on Friday night LOL
Yes Lone Rock was a Gr 1 winner over the course and distance last year. Just Sybil is way over the odds - gutsy in form local mare who shouldnt get near BC but might get a place.
dont know if you guys have seen this pic of "nellie" and luke (from racing victoria site )getting the atlas out to see where they might be off to, nellie didnt appear too interested
Maybe my screen is playing up but is that "Nellie" chestnut? :P The white on the forehead is a giveaway anyway
CNN International edition carries a big article today about Black Caviar going for her 20th win.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/27/sp...iar/index.html
20/20 vision: Can Black Caviar do it?
By Alysen Miller, CNN
April 27, 2012
Australian superstar mare Black Caviar will make history if she wins her 20th race in a row at Morphetville on Sunday.
Melbourne jockey Luke Nolan and trainer Peter Moody will be hoping their champion throroughbred can continue her unbroken winning streak.
Black Caviar fans hold a sign referring to Phar Lap, the legendary New Zealand-born, Australia-trained horse which captured the public's imagination during the Great Depression.
Black Caviar is aiming to break the record set by American mare Zenyatta, who won 19 consecutive races before coming second in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
(CNN) -- When Black Caviar lines up at Morphetville, Adelaide, on Sunday in front of an anticipated crowd of 30,000, the Australian wonder horse will carry the weight not only of jockey Luke Nolen but the expectations of an entire nation.
- Superstar mare Black Caviar will make history if she wins at Morphetville
- The Australian horse is bidding for her 20th win from 20 races
- If successful, she will beat American thoroughbred Zenyatta
- Sports-mad Australian crowd will be backing homegrown champion
The superstar mare will be bidding for her 20th win from 20 races. If she succeeds, she will have gone one better than the great Zenyatta, who faltered at the 20th attempt...................................
"Sinclair Lewis aptly predicted in It Can't Happen Here that if fascism came to America it would come wrapped in the flag and whistling The Star Spangled Banner." ~Harrison Evans Salisbury
Along with the headcollar. Nellie's headcollar is blue. Would say the picture is more about Luke Nolen and what awaits him worldwide than the horse.Maybe my screen is playing up but is that "Nellie" chestnut? :P The white on the forehead is a giveaway anyway
Where can I see this race online? Sorry if it's already been mentioned.
Not sure if DRF is streaming it. It could be because I tried two different browsers and DRF.com wouldn't load. It said the server was busy.
You can catch the race on Australianracing.com at this link:
http://www.australianracing.com/pages/members/31.php
If you aren't registered with the site it will ask you to do so.
"Sinclair Lewis aptly predicted in It Can't Happen Here that if fascism came to America it would come wrapped in the flag and whistling The Star Spangled Banner." ~Harrison Evans Salisbury
Thank you!
DRF is working though: http://www.drf.com/events/australian-racing-live-stream
Watching their stream like I have so many others of Nelly's starts.
ETA: She just showed up in the paddock, she looks good.
Last edited by StarGirl11; 04-27-2012 at 10:10 PM.
"You can debate it until the cows come home, but a New-Mexico bred mare has just done the improbable," Track announcer concerning Pepper's Pride breaking the 16-win streak record.
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