Comments on: Rachel Alexandra in the Woodward; Win one for the vintner! http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/2009/09/04/rachel-alexandra-in-the-woodward-win-one-for-the-vintner/ THE ODYSSEY OF A HORSE RACING ENTHUSIAST AND AMATEUR HANDICAPPER Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:18:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Kevin Stafford http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/2009/09/04/rachel-alexandra-in-the-woodward-win-one-for-the-vintner/#comment-5807 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:13:03 +0000 http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/?p=1594#comment-5807 That is tantalizing, but Rachel’s had a full year’s campaign already. Zenyatta’s incredibly fresh compared to her. I don’t know…I think Jackson would only do it if he could ensure a different pace setup than they had today. She’s more devastating when she can rate just behind the leader and then press the “go button.”

That would be incredible though. I think you’re right about the setup as well. IF Zenyatta were to come and beat her, Rachel probably would go for the Breeders’ Cup. Provided she came out of the Beldame in good shape.

We’re getting ahead of ourselves though. For now it would take some miraculous things happening for it all to come together.

Don’t forget Zenyatta’s connections don’t like the detention barns in NY. If NYRA would waive that for the race then we might be cooking with gas. :)

]]> By: Rachel Alexandra makes history; defeats older males in the Woodward « THE ASPIRING HORSEPLAYER http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/2009/09/04/rachel-alexandra-in-the-woodward-win-one-for-the-vintner/#comment-5795 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:21:54 +0000 http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/?p=1594#comment-5795 [...] in a Grade 1 “distance” race against older boys.  Clearly, she must’ve read my “win one for the Vintner” post before heading to the paddock.  I tried to warn the boys what they were in for, even going [...]

]]> By: Amateurcapper http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/2009/09/04/rachel-alexandra-in-the-woodward-win-one-for-the-vintner/#comment-5794 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:29:06 +0000 http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/?p=1594#comment-5794 So, Kev,

I heard on the TVG broadcast that ZENYATTA was sent to Hollywood Park to get “settled” at home…the BELDAME is a possibility according to the TVG talent with the thought that RACHEL will show up there next.

Hypothetically, if ZENYATTA runs down RACHEL at Belmont Park, which I’m not convinced would happen but certainly is within the realm of possibility if a horse named ONION can beat SECRETARIAT, doesn’t the HOY debate rage on?

Then, doesn’t that compel JESS JACKSON to come to Santa Anita with RACHEL for the Breeders’ Cup?

There could be two races between two mammoth distaffers when it looked like there would be none.

RACHEL is HOY right now, but there’s still a possibility that ZENYATTA could make a strong case late in the year. Then it’ll be body of work, head-to-head results, and regional bias that we can debate.

Don’t let it end right now…it’s only September 5.

]]> By: Kevin Stafford http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/2009/09/04/rachel-alexandra-in-the-woodward-win-one-for-the-vintner/#comment-5793 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:11:20 +0000 http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/?p=1594#comment-5793 Where are the doubters now? Zenya-WHO??? Any talk of another horse winning HOTY is patently absurd.

]]> By: Kevin Stafford http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/2009/09/04/rachel-alexandra-in-the-woodward-win-one-for-the-vintner/#comment-5792 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:47:10 +0000 http://theaspiringhorseplayer.com/?p=1594#comment-5792 Can definitely understand that amigo.

The wallet and history synergize in our sport….unless it’s a big day and you get a free square on a big carryover or a healthy pool with some “shots” in the other legs. :)

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