Poster Boy

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My Juliet — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:47:52 GMT

The very name 'Saratoga' makes me think of beauty, a beautiful place. I've heard people say it's one of the nicest places in the country, especially for racing.

Draynay, I love your excitement for RA. Just wondering why you want to see her in the Woodward, facing older horses. I did read that's a possibility; I think she could do it, but don't want them to push her too much. I think running against 3yo colts again would be right. At least wait a few more races, my opinion. I've liked the choices her connections have made so far. I read PA Derby is also possibility, would love to see her in that.

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Vic Zast — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:13:21 GMT

You can see all the Travers posters and make a purchase of the current one by accessing www.gregmontgomery.com. For a copy of my book, The History and Art of 25 Travers, which records what happened in each race, consult www.25Travers.com. Buy the book through Exclusively Equine, advertised here at www.bloodhorse.com. Thanks for reading and responding. Vic

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matt h. — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:00:23 GMT

I would rather see rachel in the travalers or some type of stakes race then the handicap i think that would boost her horse of the year chances but alot of people seem to have already decided horse of the year because of Zeynattas undefedted record they don't seem to care that Rachel has beeten the boys twice and has won 8 graded stakes races. They look at zeyanttas undefeaded record and they think super horse is it just because she won the Breeders Cup last year and beet genger punch and won 12 streight. I think if she had done all these things we wouldn't be debating this. And i once asked some one how she would bet that was good and all he could come up with was Genger Punch i bet on her a total of twice and in my opion she just won me the races. She wasn't that impressive. I think the reason i like Rachel so much is the story behind that horse not to many people know the story. For the frist time i saw her run down the track and win by an over welming margin i knew she was something speical and the last time i have checked Rachel has one all three triple crown races not that that means alot to people i just find it kindof funny Like Zeynatta the first time she went to Churchill she didn't even run. Because the track was to muddy or something to that affect. And then they are complaining because they don't like saragoga, bellmont the only place that that horse runs well is santa neda in hollywood. The reason i say that is they are both sentheic tracks. Her one dirt race this past weekend didn't exactly nock my socks off. Yea she won the race but according to the video after the race which i played several times she took a wide turn coming down the track and loosing alittle momentum and winning by barrly a head but it looked closeer then that. I have bet on both these horses in the past and i can tell you it looks like to me that Zenyatta is doing her own verson of Curlin towards the end of the year which is winning races but not that impressivly which i realize she is almost 6 years old. I just hope that if Rachel can't win the Breeders Cup that Zeynatta can. But i will say this i think Rachel is good enought if she stays healthy and could go on to win the world cup next year iknow that is a pretty lofty goal but to me and i hardly ever say this about a horse she has what it takes to compeat on a world stage i wanted Zeynatta to do it at first but i can see that is neaver going to happen.

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Jen — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:56:29 GMT

how can you get the poster?

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Yvonne Kirby — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:42:55 GMT

I adore Colonel John and just received a print of him winning the Wickerr Stakes at Del Mar. How can I obtain a copy of the Traver's poster?

Thanx.

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Lisa — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:33:46 GMT

Is there any way that you could post the picture of the Travers poster? or is there a link to it and the older one of the Native Dancer poster? I don't think I'll be able to make the Travers but it would be nice to see and possibly even purchase a poster. Thanks!

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ABZ — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:18:31 GMT

Rachel and the Colonel, sounds like a bad romance novel or maybe a really good Woodward!

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Draynay — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:30:53 GMT

Some want to see Rachel in the Travers... why ? I want to see the Travers winner vs. Rachel in the Woodward. CJ vs. RA wow...exciting.

Go Rachel.

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JOANR — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:59:41 GMT

I remember when they saddled the horses under the trees before going to the walking ring. those were the days.