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re: Breeders' Cup Grandpa

Annie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:56:37 GMT

Rosemary was beyond fantastic. She's ''got it all''...the whole package....riding ability, persoanality and looks. She should be in Vouge. She's what racing needs now. Girl power....think pink!

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

PhilT — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:27:49 GMT

ROFL.

Oh I see, I thought it was just 9 furlong specialists that couldnt win HOY. Now they also must run 1 1/4 miles and run in the Breeders Cup to be HOY. So I guess if a horse were to win the Triple Crown and let's say the Travers and then retire or not run again then they wouldn't be eligible(or would have an asterisk) because they didn't run in the Breeders Cup?

Let me ask you a question. What would have happened if RA's "scared" owner had not bought her? I can tell you one thing, she wouldnt have had arguably the greatest 3 yr old filly season of all time if he had not bought her. She would have never raced against the boys twice(something Z hasnt done yet). It's a laughable notion that he's scared.

Vacation? Perhaps RA is done for the year considering the campaign she waged while Z was napping in the barn. I guess Z taking off most of the year doesn't count.

And lastly, Azeri did race a full campaign. She won G1s on 4 different tracks, she won races on 5 different tracks her HOY year. She earned HOY. Her owners didn't restrict her like Z's have .

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

LAZMANNICK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:01:00 GMT

PhilT

Azeri ran 1-1/4M in the 2004 Personal Ensign Hdcp. when she finished second to Storm Flag Flying, but not during her 2002 HOY campaign. That might have been her only try at the distance.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

The Phantom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:27 GMT

Phil T, at least Zenyatta is here to run against the best field of the year, where's Rachel, watching football with the phony owner.lol

Im wasn't a big Zen fan until the owners decided its time to put it all on the lineagainst the best.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

The Phantom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:22 GMT

Phil T, Azeri showed up and won the Lady Classic against the toughest fillies when she won HOY. She didn't go on vacation and rest on her prior record that year.

I think RA is outstanding but her owner is a scared phony!See real Champions prove it on the track against the BEST COMPETITION.By the way she raced on the pro ride and dirt, won on both.No phony track excuse.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

Mike Relva — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:19:41 GMT

THE PHANTOM

Your comment saying its good not all owners are like JJ. Guess what,if SOME OWNERS were like JJ they would be racing horses past 3 yrs. old,instead of retiring them.BTW,you must live in a scary world!

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

Mike Relva — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:17:05 GMT

LAZMANNICK

I'm on board w/you!!!

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

PhilT — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:44 GMT

I don't believe Azeri tried 1 1/4 during her HOY year. I don't think she even tried it at all until her last few races. Guess she was scared too! It's amazing that RA gets grief from fans of a horse who hasn't tried the distance yet either. LOL. Nice double standard.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

The Phantom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:05:01 GMT

Lazmannick, thanks for clarifying what I thought,2 year olds obviously don't race a mile and a quarter but SEC sure did as a 3 yr old! This is why I think RA winning HOY should have a asterik [ didn't run in Breeders cup or a distance of a mile and a quarter], The phony Jesse was scared to go against better comp at longer distances that's a fact and this lame excuse about the track is so phony as the owner.She's outstanding up to 9 furlongs but would have difficult time winning beyond that distance.If Zen can beat this field it would be a bigger feat then anything RA did this year.Maybe co HOY would be fair though personally my opinion Zen would be more deserving.The whole purpose of the Breeders Cup is to bring the best horses together from around the world to compete against each other ,a phony like Jesse doesn't support that anymore imagine if the majority had that attitude -MNo more BC! Good thing that other owners don't share that feeling and support the Cup and believe in their horses and not go on vacation and cry about the track.I'm sure if given the op she would have run her heart out but the phony didn't want to chance it.He should walk backward to the podium when they give the HOY award to the owner.9 furlong specialist and that is a fact.Let the races begin and great 2 days of racing Champions running against Champions not on vacation ducking the best!Enjoy the football games Jesse.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

Karen2 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:57 GMT

Love your post Mary in VT..... I just couldn't quite get the after race comparison...Rachel was tired after the woodward.. who wouldn't be? She ran punishing fractions.

How do you pick a favorite to win with so many great horses in one race? Wow......so many superstars stepping on the track at one time.. I love it... I will be watching Einstein.... might be a little over looked and might put in a big show.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

GreyK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:38:14 GMT

Needler wrote: Well said and well said!! Why can't we be happy with a horse like Zenyatta? WHAT MORE COULD WE WANT???

***** I am a huge fan of both Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, and now Zenyatta's connections have given me the "more" I wanted. They are finally doing something exciting, challenging and brave with this mare. Win or lose, they will let us see her face the best, at a distance she's never tried, against males, for her final race. No matter how she finishes, I will remember this race with thrills and admiration. For my money, Rachel remains Horse of the YEAR for 2009, that being the key word in the award, but Zenyatta will be an Immortal. She's a goddess for sure.

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

Karen in Indiana — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:50 GMT

On most races, I have a favorite I root for to win. This Classic, there are about 4 or 5 that would be fine. Mine That Bird, Zenyatta, Einstein, Colonel John..... So I'm just looking forward to a great race and let the best horse (at least best on Saturday) win!

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

Green Monkey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:05:56 GMT

Like I said before ...RACHAL WHO???

ZENYATTA IS THE ONE STEPPING UP AND FACING THE BEST FIELD OF MALE HORSES THIS YEAR NOT RACHAL...

ZENYATTA ...UNDEFEATED...HORSE OF THE YEAR!

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

Deanna — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:16:00 GMT

How do you figure Zenyatta runs 3/8 of a mile when she's usually 6 wide coming around the turn? Just who has Rachel raced against? Really? Yes, they were good horses, but they weren't great horses. Rachel was the best of all of them. Zenyatta hasn't run against alot of good horses but i wouldn't say Ginger Punch was a nag would you? Truth is, we don't know what would happen would these two meet. I think the distance will be good for Z because she's just getting going at the end of the race. She'll have to stay closer than usual. I love both horses, but I have to say, I'm attached more to Z because I've watched her since her first race and was amazed by her. I always root for the filly anyway. Girl Power!

re: Enjoy Zenyatta Now

jlp9185 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:19:20 GMT

I adore Rachel Alexandra and have been a fan of her since she was a two year old. Her new owner, Jess Jackson took many risks with her this year which paid off, thus ensuring her place in racing history. Zenyatta's owners have been a bit conservative in their approach, and unfortunately, she has been overshadowed by this new "superfilly". Nevertheless, Zenyatta's presence and her performances on the track demonstrate greatness as well. I believe she, too, is destined to be part of racing history. I am thrilled by her every time she runs, and in a time when champions "come and go" so quickly, I am thankful that the Mosses' have kept her active. I am tired of reading all the negative and sometimes unkind comments about this wonderful mare. Like Becky has said--Enjoy her now. Bet whoever you want for the Classic, but I plan on rooting for the first female horse to win this event! May we have a safe trip for all the horses and riders the next two days.