Races For the Ages Starting to Come Together

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RAEASILY — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:17:34 GMT

f-apple kudos man,i was DEAD WRONG and admit it..congrats!!

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Forbidden Apple — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:56:46 GMT

Raeasily, is Rachel still a bear after today? How can you compare Rachel's times in 2009 to the times that Ruffian ran more than 30 years ago? Call Pasturelands and you two can get a Rachel's My Girl tattoo together. I don't hunt animals and I would never shoot a bear. If Rachel is a bear then Zenyatta is an elephant, good luck pal!

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RAEASILY — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:23:25 GMT

yeah i caught it..make that 6-27..btw is that old enough for you?

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REASILY — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:34:58 GMT

forbidden apple,she beat up on weak three yr olds huh? well she also beat up on belmont park..maybe this will ring a bell? 6-29 elmont new work race 9..the three horse follows fractions of 22.57,44.66,1.08.86,1.33.60 gallops the last 1/8th while being rubbed on neck and head and finishes up in 1.46.33...news flash that happens to be the second fastest time for that distance ever at belmont park, second only to BIG RED,oblivously a stakes record in a g-1,and by the way crushed RUFFIAN'S record for leghth of victory. keep laughing cuz ya bear hunting with a switch son.

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carolyn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:05 GMT

No, LDP, I don't live anywhere near Bristol. I live in central VA. I live more closer to colleges like Liberty University, I am so happy for you that you can attend a college that is "Right Up Your Alley" sort of speak, where you can be involved and learn your passion, which is horses.

I know you will enjoy it, Hey, you won't be to far from Kentucky, horse capital of the world. Maybe you could go and see Curlin. I know you will be busy, but it's a thought. I know I would be tempted to drive over into Kentucky and see all these horse farms, I know it is a state or so over. People with a passion for horses , like you have, that won't be a terrible idea, you probably have already given it consideration.

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CELLAGREATFELLA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:30 GMT

I LIVE 30 MILES FROM OAKLAWN AND WILL BE AT THE RACE APRIL 9TH I THINK RA WILL WIN THIS RACE BUT I HAVE WATCHED BOB TAKE HOME 2 BIG BAGS OF MONEY WITH THOSE POLY TRACK RUNNERS THE LAST TWO SATURDAYS SO POLY VS DIRT WHO KNOWS JUST HOPE BOTH OF THESE HORSES COME OUT OF THE PREP RACES SOUND SO I CAN SEE HISTORY AND GET SOME GOOD PICTURES CELLA YOU DA MAN.BRILLIANT

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Forbidden Apple — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:36:28 GMT

Rachel Alexandra is not a baby anymore, although she might have a better chance of winning the Apple Blossom if she was coupled with her daddy.

Funnycideoflife, I understand what you are saying, but thoroughbred racing is a business. The Triple Crown races and the Breeders Cup races do not hand out ribbons to the winners. First people were saying that Zenyatta was getting old and now some are saying that Rachel is a baby. Forget about the horses age, this is a race between 2 champions.

RAeasily, do not be fooled by Rachel's wins over Mine That Bird and Macho Again. She is a nice horse but to compare her with Seattle Slew, Easy Goer, Sunday Silence, Cigar, I'm still laughing. She could not even beat horses that are racing today at 1 1/4 miles. I will not be at Oaklawn Park on April 9, I will be right here in Saratoga Springs,NY. I never said you were a rookie handicapper. You like many others are just flattered because Rachel is a filly and she beat up on some very weak 3 yo colts last year. Her races were strategically mapped out and she won them. Newsflash, 2009 is over, we will see what she has in 2010 very soon. Please take some of your $ and buy some respect for Cigar. Go tell him that you think Rachel could beat him and he might come out of retirement.

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LDP — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:01:48 GMT

Carolyn,

I believe it is a small private college, so it wouldn't be well known. It's located in Bristol, if you live anywhere near there, maybe it would ring a bell.

Zookeeper,

Thanks. I wouldn't be able to stand a job w/o animals. I can't have an office/desk job where I can't get up an move. That would annoy me way too much. An outdoor job working with horses is what I would want to do most.

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Zookeeper — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:55:34 GMT

LDP,

How smart of you to go into a field you are passionate about. So many people spend their whole life doing a job they hate. Bravo! for choosing a career that will make you happy. Sharp girl!

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carolyn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:42:46 GMT

LDP:

That sounds like a very nice college. I live in VA. I am pleased to know that we have colleges like that, Well, I have been living in VA all my life and it's a whole heck of alot that I don't know that is here. Thats a shame isn't it, when you don't know of some of the nicer colleges and schools that your state has and you have never heard of them.

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LDP — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:29:04 GMT

Lil Darlin,

I got Tray four years ago, when he was only just turning four. Today he is 16.2 hands and probably weighs over 1200lbs. He is the definition of a muscle man. When I first saw him his coat, which is now on of the reddest chestnut colors I have ever seen was a dingy dull rust color. His front feet were so long, overgrown and splayed that it took nearly 2.5 years to actually get them to were they could be kept looking like normal hooves. He was so thin I could see most of his ribs and his hip bones. I have before shots and more recent shots, from a couple months ago and you would not believe he was the same horse.

Footlick,

Lol, Thanks. It's not going to be any surprise that I'll be majoring in Equine Studies. I'll probably taking a lot of farm management, breeding, and training classes too.

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Footlick — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:38:08 GMT

Thx Mike. I really try to post off and on now. I try to stay away from the Zen/RA feud, only interjecting when I feel I have to. On Vodka, she also bled in the Japan Cup that she won, so this was the second race in a row that she bled. I'm glad they are doing the right thing and retire her. Now she will be bred to STS. Other than that my focus is on St Nicholas Abbey and Passion for Gold in the European classics. Also trying to find a few runners who are under the radar there. Over here, each race seems to bring forth another contender-lol.

LDP -good for you about the college choice. Right up your alley. I'll put a bet down you graduate with honors-lol!

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Lil Darlin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:52 GMT

LDP,

Good for you to bring that horse back "from skin and bones," as you put it. I'm just about an hour away from Green County, NY where Ernie Paragallo had a farm full of mistreated horses...didn't see the horses myself but heard it was puke-worthy. The only saving grace for those horses is that people like you exist, so as a lover of this sport and the athletes that make it possible, thank you.

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LDP — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:25:57 GMT

Carolyn,

Virgina Intermont. Big time into horses, lol. Just what I'm looking for.

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carolyn — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:02:09 GMT

LDP:

I am so curious at what college in Virginia will you be attending?

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LDP — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:11:16 GMT

Hey guys,

I'm not good at expressing much except for bluntness. I'm good at locking up most of what I feel, but thank you all. Tray is actually the second horse I have had to say farewell to, for very similar reason. Pixie, my morgan, was the first.

Monica,

Surprised I was a teenager? lol. I would've thought my hot temper and impatience would've given that up. Thank you.

Carolyn,

I can visit him for about two weeks then he, with the rest of the stable will go to PA and won't be back by November, at which time I will be in VA in college.

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LAZMANNICK — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:06:06 GMT

Hey LDP

Keep it together. LOL

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MonicaV — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:55:38 GMT

LDP,

I read about your horse and knowing your passion and love of horses I know you are taking this hard. You are, without a doubt, the most unusual teenager I have experienced. I thought you were joking when you said you were in high school! I have always read your posts over the last year and enjoyed them and came to enjoy them even more when I discovered that you are so young. You express yourself well and you have a great knowledge of horses and know your horse racing almost as well as some of the "old timers".

This current situation with giving up your horse is but a bump in the road in your lifetime. We all go through losses in life because that is part of living but we come away from the experience better for it because having been that close to an animal, you will always treasure that time you had and be glad it happened for those are the things in life that make it worth living. How lovely for you that you had that colt for the time you did and you will always have those memories that you can visit anytime you want. He will never be lost to you as he will always be in your heart. Take care Lani, it's so nice to know that there is someone like you in this world.

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Mike Relva — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:30:35 GMT

FOOTLICK

Hey! Many of us miss your posts.

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carolyn — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:40:52 GMT

LDP:

I feel for you. That has got to hurt like hell. As Footlick said, You have got to let it out, cry all you need to cry, crying is the beginning of healing. Can you see him anytime you want? If so, pay him a visit when you can. Gosh, I can only imagine what you are going thru, I gave away a dog of mine one time and it hit me like a ton of bricks later that day, and it hurts. You go and see him when you can, it will make you feel better.

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Footlick — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:29:32 GMT

Vodka has just retired. She bled again in her race in Dubai.

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Mike Relva — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:37:13 GMT

PAM S

Good post,but I don't care for Asmussen,he's a real 'prize".

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Zookeeper — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:53:39 GMT

LDP,

Animal lovers understand what you're going through. All of us at some time or other have experienced the loss of much loved companion & friend. There is nothing one can say to make it better, except that I understand and sympathize with you. You may be small in stature but you are strong and courageous in character, where it counts. Hang in there! The pain will lessen...

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My Juliet — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:42:49 GMT

Regarding age equiv I rem learning for horses, it's x 5(dogs x 7). I've always thought that meant a 2yr old=10yrs,3yr old=15yr

4yr old=20yrs, 5yr old=25yrs,etc.

Baby at 2, Teen at 3, Young Adult at 4, Adults at 5. This is what makes it so dissapointing if a thoroughbred retires at 3. So much else could have happened, we'll never get to know.

Sodapopkid,(cute name btw)

everyone is entitled to an opinion of course, but one thing you said I think needs changing-"most can

probably do the same if asked..."

How many times has a 3yr old filly had a season like Rachel's. She won HOTY for it, and deserves our respect. There have been racing lifers who've stated she's the best they have ever seen. Those of us who get goosebumps when we watch her, Pasturelands stating he has her race videos on his phone, I had 3 small pictures of her on my dashboard, Draynay's non-stop

enthusiasm, RAEasily saying she already belongs with the legends; the signs, t-shirts and caps worn for her, 12yr olds talking about her like others do Miley Cyrus (prob Taylor Swift now)I guess either you feel it or you don't.

LDP, my thoughts go out to you regarding your horse. I had to say goodbye to a horse I had @age 13, I remember it was so hard. Your comments are great on here, I

think many people enjoy them.

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Mike Relva — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:13:58 GMT

LDP

I'm very sorry to hear about what's happening with you,just wanted to express that.