Rachel Rachel Rachel All Rachel Rachel The Rachel Time Rachel!...2010!!

[Hermes]

[quote author=Quiet Chris link=topic=34061.msg723989#msg723989 date=1241884154]
[quote author=Somnambulist link=topic=34061.msg723987#msg723987 date=1241884019]
[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg723984#msg723984 date=1241883915]
I think she might be better but is going to be tested not at her best on 2 weeks back. But no one likes the 2 weeks back for any of them.
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Bingo.


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Almost all of the good ones in the Preakness are coming back in 2 weeks off much harder races on a much more tiring track at a longer distance. 2 weeks is no excuse. She actually has an advantage over the colts who have a day less and ran a much more difficult race.
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That one day will make a huge difference, won't it? The sheet guys as Point Outlook mentioned, think she ran a huge race and could regress. I would say a couple of those colts did not run a step

Woolley will name Borel at entry (a double call) and Smith will ride if Rachel gets bumped or does not go.

[ShuveesGirl]

[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg723984#msg723984 date=1241883915]
I think she might be better but is going to be tested not at her best on 2 weeks back. But no one likes the 2 weeks back for any of them.
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[quote author=Bloodhorse]?You only get one chance with the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont, and with my stable I don?t know if I?ll get too many more opportunities,? Stute said. ?Most of my horses are claiming horses and most of them are used to running back in two weeks so to be honest I?m kind of anxious to run this horse back in two weeks. I thought the Preakness would be the perfect distance for my horse and my dad?s two-for-two; he won the Preakness and the Dixie (Kadial, 1988) there. So far, at least at Pimlico, the Stutes are undefeated.?[/quote]

[1/8-pole]

[quote author=Quiet Chris link=topic=34061.msg723989#msg723989 date=1241884154]
[quote author=Somnambulist link=topic=34061.msg723987#msg723987 date=1241884019]
[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg723984#msg723984 date=1241883915]
I think she might be better but is going to be tested not at her best on 2 weeks back. But no one likes the 2 weeks back for any of them.
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Bingo.


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Almost all of the good ones in the Preakness are coming back in 2 weeks off much harder races on a much more tiring track at a longer distance. 2 weeks is no excuse. She actually has an advantage over the colts who have a day less and ran a much more difficult race.
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BINGO!!!!!

[second_glance]

[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg723959#msg723959 date=1241881754]
SI's Tim Laydon on her sale and Calvin deciding to rider her in Preakness or any where she goes - this is a really informative and fun read BTW:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...l?eref=writers

Excerpt:
What was that number? Morrison and Jackson signed a confidentiality agreement. One published report set the sale price at between $3 million and $4 million. "That's laughably low,'' said Morrison. "It wouldn't pay the tax on the sale.'' Backstretch sources, not always reliable on any issue, set the sale price at between $10 million and $12 million. "You keep guessing,'' said Morrison. "I'm a man of my word and I promised I would not reveal the price.''

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Thanks so much for the link!

Wildon Woolley?!?

And: "Standing outside the barn Friday, Mark Allen, one of Mine That Bird's co-owners, was asking where Jackson made his money. First in real estate law, then in wines, Kendall-Jackson, he was told. "Kendall-Jackson?'' asked Allen. "Well, then, I about made him rich by myself.''"

ROTFL!

[Hermes]

[quote author=ShuveesGirl link=topic=34061.msg724009#msg724009 date=1241886332]
[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg723984#msg723984 date=1241883915]
I think she might be better but is going to be tested not at her best on 2 weeks back. But no one likes the 2 weeks back for any of them.
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[quote author=Bloodhorse]?You only get one chance with the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont, and with my stable I don?t know if I?ll get too many more opportunities,? Stute said. ?Most of my horses are claiming horses and most of them are used to running back in two weeks so to be honest I?m kind of anxious to run this horse back in two weeks. I thought the Preakness would be the perfect distance for my horse and my dad?s two-for-two; he won the Preakness and the Dixie (Kadial, 1988) there. So far, at least at Pimlico, the Stutes are undefeated.?[/quote]
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I saw that and I wonder how often Stute has run Papa Clem back in two weeks?

[second_glance]

[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg724029#msg724029 date=1241887838]
[quote author=ShuveesGirl link=topic=34061.msg724009#msg724009 date=1241886332]
[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg723984#msg723984 date=1241883915]
I think she might be better but is going to be tested not at her best on 2 weeks back. But no one likes the 2 weeks back for any of them.
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[quote author=Bloodhorse]?You only get one chance with the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont, and with my stable I don?t know if I?ll get too many more opportunities,? Stute said. ?Most of my horses are claiming horses and most of them are used to running back in two weeks so to be honest I?m kind of anxious to run this horse back in two weeks. I thought the Preakness would be the perfect distance for my horse and my dad?s two-for-two; he won the Preakness and the Dixie (Kadial, 1988) there. So far, at least at Pimlico, the Stutes are undefeated.?[/quote]
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I saw that and I wonder how often Stute has run Papa Clem back in two weeks?
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And how many of his 2-week turn-arounds are running 9.5 and 10F races.

[Hermes]

http://www.drf.com/news/article/103660.html

Churchill Downs | Posted 5/10/2009, 8:30 am
Rachel works sharp half-mile at Churchill
By Marty McGee
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Rachel Alexandra could very well be on her way to the Preakness after breezing a sharp half-mile in 48.40 seconds early Sunday over a fast Churchill Downs racetrack.

Trainer Steve Asmussen deferred comment until later in the morning, saying he needed to consult first with owner Jess Jackson, but both men previously have said that if Rachel Alexandra continues to flourish, she will make her next start Saturday in the 134th Preakness at Pimlico in Baltimore.

In her first workout since her smashing Kentucky Oaks victory and since being purchased by a partnership headed by Jackson's Stonestreet Stables, Rachel Alexandra came onto the track with exercise rider Dominic Terry aboard at about 6:25 a.m. Eastern. Entering the backstretch, she was full of energy, and by the time she passed the half-mile pole, she was in full flight. She proceeded through fractions of 12.40 and 24.40 seconds, and down the stretch her ears were pricked with Terry high and virtually motionless in the saddle. She galloped out five furlongs in 1:02.

Along with other Kentucky-based horses, including several other Preakness prospects, Rachel Alexandra is tentatively booked on a Tex Sutton charter flight to Baltimore on Wednesday morning.

Rachel Alexandra, a 20 1/4-length winner of the May 1 Oaks for her former trainer, Hal Wiggins, was bought for an undisclosed sum last week by Stonestreet and partner Harold T. McCormick. Because she is not nominated to the Triple Crown, the filly would have to be supplemented to the Preakness for a $100,000 fee.

Jockey Calvin Borel has chosen to ride Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness over Mine That Bird, the gelding he rode to a 50-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby the day after the Oaks.

Asmussen said he has changed cell phone numbers because of the tremendous amount of interest generated by the sale of Rachel Alexandra and the possibility of her running against males in the Preakness.

[luvsgeldings]

lets see if she gets in the preakness field - sounds like zayat is going to try his best to keep her out - by the way, i think this guy is a spoiled pompous jerk.

[Songbird]

It would certainly be super if people actually put all the Rachel Alexandra news into one thread, instead of having 15 about her. It is getting tiresome to have so many threads on one subject. Having one big thread is a great idea.

[Hermes]

[quote author=Songbird link=topic=34061.msg724623#msg724623 date=1241975143]
It would certainly be super if people actually put all the Rachel Alexandra news into one thread, instead of having 15 about her. It is getting tiresome to have so many threads on one subject. Having one big thread is a great idea.
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Well this should be it then as it has her name in the subject heading more than any other and I am going to add it again for good measure! But I am too old to think I can control where and what anyone else chooses to post

[Songbird]

[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg724627#msg724627 date=1241975300]
[quote author=Songbird link=topic=34061.msg724623#msg724623 date=1241975143]
It would certainly be super if people actually put all the Rachel Alexandra news into one thread, instead of having 15 about her. It is getting tiresome to have so many threads on one subject. Having one big thread is a great idea.
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Well this should be it then as it has her name in the subject heading more than any other and I am going to add it again for good measure! But I am too old to think I can control where and what anyone else chooses to post
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I'm willing to bet that another Rachel Alexandra thread pops up before the weekend is over. That said, I'm guessing at least 5, if not 10, before the Preakness is run.

[waynetrain2]

I saw all of the information on the workout this morning and the article on bloodhorse.com but did anyone actually see the workout? How did it look? Is there anywhere I can see a video on youtube or something?

Also, the Players Championship just came on and they did a short segment on all of the developments for the Preakness. I know NBC is covering the Preakness but I thought it was great press for the race and could definitely get non racing fans very interested.

[Hermes]

Lesson of the day? Do not screw with Rachel or her fans

[Railbird]

[quote author=Hermes link=topic=34061.msg725176#msg725176 date=1242002788]
Lesson of the day? Do not screw with Rachel or her fans
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Guess they're all just gonna have to grow a set and run against her

[Matt Converse]

(Shaking my head.) WHAT a drama! Things happen for a reason I guess. If the orginal owners had run her in the Derby or even nominated her none of this would be happening right now. So I guess this is the way it was meant to be. She certainly is spicing up the Preakness. After all this, dang I hope she runs well. This has been a real roller coaster. I'm going to be so freaking nervous for this race.

[Dusty]

She is a RUNNER and loves to run - two weeks is a bit short but I think she can do it - but if she were mine - NO WAY would I run her here - wait for the Belmont - every one is gunning for her - not the best spot and too soon - I don't care that every one thinks her last race was a romp - she really did run!

[Spook Express]

I can't say I'm in love with her in this spot either, too much change and too much drama and hard feelings going on. I really hope they don't go after her the way they went after Smarty in the Belmont.

[Rick1323]

She is a magnificent animal but I'm afraid she is in for a very rough trip. I hope she takes a ton of money because I am betting against her.

[PJMIII]

[quote author=Rick1323 link=topic=34061.msg725328#msg725328 date=1242044430]
She is a magnificent animal but I'm afraid she is in for a very rough trip. I hope she takes a ton of money because I am betting against her.
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She sure does add value doesn't she? I'll be going against her but I wouldn't be surprised if she goes off near even money.

[Hermes]

[quote author=Rick1323 link=topic=34061.msg725328#msg725328 date=1242044430]
She is a magnificent animal but I'm afraid she is in for a very rough trip. I hope she takes a ton of money because I am betting against her.
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I almost wonder if the other jocks will be leery or get instructions to not do anything to rough her up as yesterday the sport, and certain owners, got a large taste of the reaction that intentional foul play brings. But she is in a tough spot no doubt in a full field, two weeks back, against colts that can actually run almost as fast as she can