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Postby TJ » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:00 am

UmmYeah wrote:She's much better off in the Fleur De Lis.


Hi Umm,
At first glance I would agree with you. Though, she most likely will be highweight in that race. In the Foster she will be weighted better and the top weights most likely won't show up, like Quality Road and Musket Man since they just ran. The weights come out June 5th, that should make up their minds as to which race they will select and whether or not they will accept the assignment and let her run. TJ

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Postby UmmYeah » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:21 am

Yeah, I hear you, but as the reigning HOY, she will still be weighted quite highly in the Foster (before you factor in the F&M allowance). Plus, Rail Trip and Blame are no slouches. All things considered, I'd give 5-10 pounds to the field and try my hand in the Fleur De Lis.

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Postby TJ » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:16 pm

UmmYeah wrote:Yeah, I hear you, but as the reigning HOY, she will still be weighted quite highly in the Foster (before you factor in the F&M allowance). Plus, Rail Trip and Blame are no slouches. All things considered, I'd give 5-10 pounds to the field and try my hand in the Fleur De Lis.


Hi Umm,
OK, then it's settled:>). TJ

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Postby Georgerz » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:22 pm

If she was mine, I'd run for the higher purse.

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Postby UmmYeah » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:26 pm

If she were mine, I'd get her a victory in 2010 before trying to run for a higher purse.

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Postby Tucumcari » Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:41 pm

Since we are doing the "if she were mine" thing...
If she were mine I would find the easiest spot possible to get her head back in the game and get her confident and winning again. She needs a "soft" spot more than she needs anything. NOT that the fields she has suffered her last two defeats were a bunch of superstars...
She needs to be set up to succeed and with any luck regain her winning ways
Proverbs 31:8
"...stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all those who are destitute.."
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Postby TJ » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:59 pm

Here it is from the horses mouth:>) TJ

http://drf.com/news/article/113477.html

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Postby Heidilady » Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:33 pm

majxmom wrote:
Georgerz wrote:A faster work than the one posted by Zenyatta.


How much purse does that pay in the morning? :wink:


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Postby UmmYeah » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:34 am

Heidilady wrote:
majxmom wrote:
Georgerz wrote:A faster work than the one posted by Zenyatta.


How much purse does that pay in the morning? :wink:


You get a free Moons Over My Hammy breakfast at Denny's. :)


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Postby TJ » Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:13 am

As scheduled, Rachel breezed an easy 1/2 this AM at CD in 49.20 breezing. TJ

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Postby TJ » Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:28 am

Rachel was assigned the 124 pound highweight in the Fleur De Lis. She was weighted at 118 in the Stephen Foster....7 colts or geldings have been weighted above her with Quality Road being the 127 pound highweight.
Nominations and weights to both races are below. TJ

36th Running Of
THE FLEUR DE LIS HANDICAP(Grade II)
$200,000 Added
A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD By subscription of $200 each, which should accompany the
nomination or by Supplementary Nomination of $10,000 each by 12:00 noon, Friday, June 4. $1,000 to pass the entry box; $1,000 additional to start,
with $200,000 added. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner
of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth and 3% to fifth. Weights to be announced Saturday, June 5. The maximum number of
starters for the Fleur De Lis will be limited to fourteen (14). If more than fourteen (14) entries pass the entry box preference will be given to
highweights with consideration to age. Any horse excluded from running because of the aforementioned preference shall be refunded the entry fee
and supplementary nomination fee if applicable. Starters to be named through the entry box at the usual time of closing. All supplementary
nominations will be required to pay the entry and starting fees if they participate. Trophy to winning owner.
ONE MILE AND ONE-EIGHTH
TO BE RUN SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Horse Weight Trainer
RACHEL ALEXANDRA 124 Steven M. Asmussen
FUNNY MOON 118 Christophe Clement
MADE FOR MAGIC 117 A. C. Avila
BE FAIR 116 D. Wayne Lukas
JESSICA IS BACK 116 Martin D. Wolfson
MISS SINGHSIX (IRE) 116 Martin D. Wolfson
TAPTAM 116 W. Bret Calhoun
THIRD DAWN 116 John W. Sadler
LUNA VEGA 115 Steven M. Asmussen
MORENA (PER) 115 Michael R. Matz
SUPERIOR STORM 115 Richard D. Jackson
WAR ECHO 115 Steven M. Asmussen
WYNNING RIDE 115 Bob Baffert
DISTINCTIVE DIXIE 114 Wallace A. Dollase
HIGHTAP 114 Steven M. Asmussen
CHERRYBLOSSOMMISS 113 John W. Sadler
MANITOBA MISS 113 George Weaver
MILLION SELLER 113 H. Graham Motion
MULTIPASS 113 Eddie Kenneally
TARHEEL GIRL 112 Philip J. Oliver
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CLOSED SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 WITH 20 NOMINATIONS*
*PENDING LATE MAIL
D. BEN HUFFMAN
DIRECTOR OF RACING & RACING
SECRETARY
**********************************************************
29th Running Of
THE STEPHEN FOSTER HANDICAP(Grade I)
$600,000 Added
A HANDICAP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD By subscription of $300 each, which should accompany the nomination or by
Supplementary Nomination of $30,000 each by 12:00 noon, Friday, June 4. $3,000 to pass the entry box; $3,000 additional to start, with $600,000
added. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner,
20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth and 3% to fifth. Weights to be announced Saturday, June 5. The maximum number of starters for the
Stephen Foster Handicap will be limited to fourteen (14). If more than fourteen (14) entries pass the entry box preference will be given to highweights
with consideration to age. Any horse excluded from running because of the aforementioned preference shall be refunded the entry fee and
supplementary nomination fee if applicable. Starters to be named through the entry box at the usual time of closing. All supplementary nominations
will be required to pay entry and starting fees if they participate. Trophy to winning owner.
ONE MILE AND ONE-EIGHTH
TO BE RUN SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Horse Weight Trainer
QUALITY ROAD 127 Todd A. Pletcher
RAIL TRIP 122 Ronald W. Ellis
ARSON SQUAD 120 Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
BLAME 120 Albert M. Stall, Jr.
GENERAL QUARTERS 120 Thomas R. McCarthy
BATTLE PLAN 119 Todd A. Pletcher
MUSKET MAN 118 Derek S. Ryan
RACHEL ALEXANDRA (F) 118 Steven M. Asmussen
NO ADVANTAGE 117 Stephanie S. Beattie
ALCOMO (BRZ) 116 Eduardo Caramori
BULLSBAY 116 H. Graham Motion
DUKE OF MISCHIEF 116 David Fawkes
FLYING PRIVATE 116 D. Wayne Lukas
MACHO AGAIN 116 Dallas Stewart
COOL COAL MAN 115 Nicholas P. Zito
DEMARCATION 115 Paul J. McGee
GIANT OAK 115 Chris M. Block
HONEST MAN 115 Anthony W. Dutrow
A. U. MINER 113 Clark Hanna
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CLOSED SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 WITH 19 NOMINATIONS*
*PENDING LATE MAIL
D. BEN HUFFMAN
DIRECTOR OF RACING & RACING
SECRETARY

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Postby Joltman » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:25 am

There is no way RA runs in the Foster if Quality Road shows up. I agree with Tuc that she needs an easy one to get her head in the game. Even the F&M stake at CD may be too much for her unless she is fit and ready in her head.

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Postby TJ » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:58 am

Joltman wrote:There is no way RA runs in the Foster if Quality Road shows up. I agree with Tuc that she needs an easy one to get her head in the game. Even the F&M stake at CD may be too much for her unless she is fit and ready in her head.

jm


Hi Jolt,
Quality Road just ran.....Pletcher wouldn't wheel him right back, at least he never had in the past. TJ

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Postby TJ » Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:09 am

One more possible Handicap race Rachel was nominated to at Belmont Park...The Ogden Phipps (GR I). Asmussen is awaiting word from Jackson as to which of these 3 races they will run in. The decision will be upcoming as entries for the Fleur De Lis and Phipps close Wednesday. TJ

THE OGDEN PHIPPS
(Grade I)
$250,000
(Up to $37,500 NYSBFOA)
A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD No nomination fee. $2,500 to pass the entry box. All
starters to receive a $1,250 rebate. The purse will be divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2%
divided equally among remaining finishers. Any horse that competes in both the Ogden Phipps Handicap and the Ruffian Handicap at Saratoga will
have their subscription fees waived for the Ruffian Handicap. Weights Saturday, June 5. Starters to be named at the closing time of entries. Trophies
will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
ONE MILE AND ONE SIXTEENTH
TO BE RUN SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010
RACHEL ALEXANDRA (Steven M. Asmussen) 123
UNRIVALED BELLE (William I. Mott) 119
FUNNY MOON (Christophe Clement) 117
ZARDANA (BRZ) (John A. Shirreffs) 117
FREEDOM STAR (Bob Baffert) 116
HOUR GLASS (Todd A. Pletcher) 116
LIFE AT TEN (Todd A. Pletcher) 116
MADE FOR MAGIC (A. C. Avila) 116
HIGHTAP (Steven M. Asmussen) 115
JESSICA IS BACK (Gary C. Contessa) 115
LUNA VEGA (Steven M. Asmussen) 115
MALIBU PRAYER (Todd A. Pletcher) 115
THIRD DAWN (John W. Sadler) 115
WAR ECHO (Steven M. Asmussen) 115
WYNNING RIDE (Bob Baffert) 115
CASANOVA MOVE (Todd A. Pletcher) 114
MINDY SUE (McLean Robertson) 114
UNFORGOTTEN (Dallas Stewart) 114
CHERRYBLOSSOMMISS (John W. Sadler) 113
EARLE'S FIRST GIRL (Steve Klesaris) 113
STARSHIP ANGEL (Kiaran P. McLaughlin) 113
MANITOBA MISS (George Weaver) 112
PUMPKIN SHELL (David G. Donk) 112
DANCING DAISY (David G. Donk) 110
MY DINAH (Kathleen M. Feron) 110
CLOSED SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 WITH 25 NOMINATIONS
PAUL J. CAMPO
RACING SECRETARY /
HANDICAPPER

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Postby TJ » Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:54 pm

According to the DRF, it is rumored that Rachel will run in the Fleur De Lis. Read the story below. TJ
http://drf.com/news/article/113696.html