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Anbody have thoughts on the Oaks?

Postby gmj828 » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:25 am

Apparently, according to the experts, it's a foregone conclusion that Rachel Alexandra is going to win.
Flying Spur looks like she might be able to bring it on Friday.
Would love to hear some opinions on this race.

Derby Post draw in T minus 3 1/2 hrs!! And speaking of that I'm kind of surprised at the lack of Derby talk on the message board this year.
What's up everyone??? DERBY IS SATURDAY!

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Postby Aug27 » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:35 am

Rachel A does look like the proverbial "lock" ... but how many of those have we seen lose over the years?!

I'm wondering who will be shorter odds: Rachel Alexander or Zenyatta ?
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Postby gmj828 » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:31 am

Right. Look at Stardom Bound a couple of weeks ago at Keeneland. She was a "lock" as well and didn't fire.
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Re: Anbody have thoughts on the Oaks?

Postby Toccet02 » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:02 am

gmj828 wrote:Apparently, according to the experts, it's a foregone conclusion that Rachel Alexandra is going to win.
Flying Spur looks like she might be able to bring it on Friday.
Would love to hear some opinions on this race.

Derby Post draw in T minus 3 1/2 hrs!! And speaking of that I'm kind of surprised at the lack of Derby talk on the message board this year.
What's up everyone??? DERBY IS SATURDAY!

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IMHO, it's kind of a crappy field, with the exception of IWR. Maybe others agree with me! :)
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Postby Barbaro06 » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:43 pm

Yeah, here we go with a couple of stand-outs and the rest could have stayed in the barn. I'll still watch of course to see who wins.

The Post had an article by Beyer regarding Mullins. Interesting read....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/29/AR2009042904229.html

He picks I Want Revenge as the winner, sort of ironic considering the above article.
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Postby serenarider » Fri May 01, 2009 7:08 am

What channel will the Oaks be on this year?
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Postby dray33 » Fri May 01, 2009 7:20 am

My thought is RA is super, but Justwhistledixie should not be left off your tickets. She is the real deal.
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Postby madelyn » Fri May 01, 2009 8:16 am

Dismal day. Could be an upset by a real mudlark.

It has been moved from ESPN to Bravo

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/ ... 8/90313033

Of course you can also watch it on your computer at twinspires.com but that is not NEARLY as good.
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....
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Postby serenarider » Fri May 01, 2009 8:44 am

Thank you Madelyn. Of course I do not get Bravo On my dish network for some reason. Figures:(
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Postby madelyn » Fri May 01, 2009 10:12 am

It is on ALL our local national networks - NBC has it in some places also.
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....
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Postby jellac » Fri May 01, 2009 11:00 am

Quoting from the Washington Post story by Andrew Beyer posted above on Mullins' most recent infraction/penalty as a trainer:

The New York ruling was just another reminder that the thoroughbred industry, despite its posturing, isn't serious about policing itself. Because rule-breaking trainers rarely receive meaningful penalties -- even when they are caught red-handed -- they thrive at the expense of their honest rivals. And that is why the key players in the biggest American races are so often trainers whose prominence should be an embarrassment to the sport.



Andy's concluding statement is the most on-target straight forward pronouncement of what is wrong with thoroughbred racing in the US today. It very accurately points out the reason this sport is losing traction with bettors, fans, the public in general, advertisers/sponsors and the talent any sport needs to thrive and grow. This sport - and the industries it gives rise to - can not seem to police itsself, even when its own survival is at stake.

I hope all the mares and fillies run their race and return home sound today and the same for tomorrow's entrants as well.

Most of all I wish the so-called leadership of horse racing could find their respective spines and get their act together on cleaning this sport up. IF not soon I will be describing 'horse racing' to my great neices and nephews like the ol' guy decribing his life's work in a once essential industry: the buggy whip factory....now, long a thing of the past, hard to even imagine.
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Postby Monmouth Matt » Fri May 01, 2009 11:32 am

dray33 wrote:My thought is RA is super, but Justwhistledixie should not be left off your tickets. She is the real deal.


Two monster Dray.....should make for a fun summer at the Spa. Congrats on your win yesterday!
And DOWN the stretch they come!
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Postby Monmouth Matt » Fri May 01, 2009 12:43 pm

Dixie was just announced as a late scratch ....disappointing.....hope she's OK.
And DOWN the stretch they come!
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Postby Bedouwia » Fri May 01, 2009 3:05 pm

That performance (you really can't call it a race) by Rachael Alexandra was incredible. She won by 20+ lengths without even being pushed at all. I like both Just Whistle Dixie and Stardom Bound, but doubt that either of them would have been a threat to her today. This Oaks is one to remember.

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Postby Tiz » Fri May 01, 2009 3:07 pm

One of the easiest efforts I've ever seen. Secretariat, Landaluce, Spectacular Bid, you've got company.
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