Zenyatta's travel plans

[DaTruth]

Left unresolved is the effect the Rockies will have on Zardana.

<< Shireffs said Zenyatta may not be sent to a race in the East for several months, preferring to campaign her in California for her next start.

"For us to ship, it's so much different," Shirreffs said. "We have to ship across the Rockies. It's so much different out here than going up and down the East Coast.

"Why put her on the plane to run in another handicap?" Shirreffs said.>>

http://www.drf.com/news/article/112480.html

[northeastbound123]

Think he only wanted Rachel of the bench?

[ateamstupid]

Now I've heard everything. The immortal Zenyatta can be disrupted by flying (in a plane, even though she's basically a full sis to Pegasus) over mountains.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by northeastbound123

Think he only wanted Rachel of the bench?

What, the AP was going to be RA's second race..........

I think they only wanted to ship to face RA though

[northeastbound123]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

What, the AP was going to be RA's second race..........

I think they only wanted to ship to face RA though

The New Orleans was forced to try to get her fit for the Apple Blossom in my opinion.

[TitanSooner]

make it stop

[letswastemoney]

Shirreff's logic just seems bizarre sometimes, considering Zardana is being shipped to Churchill right after running at FG.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by TitanSooner

make it stop

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by northeastbound123

Think he only wanted Rachel of the bench?

yep

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by northeastbound123

Think he only wanted Rachel of the bench?

I think they only wanted to face RA one time, and that one time being the Apple Blossom. What many often forget is that Jackson turned down the Apple Blossom at first, but then he had to agree to the race and save face when Cella moved the AB back a week.

If RA wins big on Friday and then points to the Foster, there will be a lot of pressure on the z camp to run in the Foster.

With all the media attention focused on CD for the Derby and Oaks, it is a shame that RA and Z are not meeting in the La Troienne.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

I think they only wanted to face RA one time, and that one time being the Apple Blossom. What many often forget is that Jackson turned down the Apple Blossom at first, but then he had to agree to the race and save face when Cella moved the AB back a week.

If RA wins big on Friday and then points to the Foster, there will be a lot of pressure on the z camp to run in the Foster.

With all the media attention focused on CD for the Derby and Oaks, it is a shame that RA and Z are not meeting in the La Troienne.

and i also think they wanted the apple blossom because they knew the rachel camp would be up against it trying to get her ready to go-and they were right. they got a bit brave with zenyatta, running her in the bc, and then pointing for the apple blossom. now she's extended her streak, and i really think they'll do what they can to keep that going. after she breaks pepper's pride's record (here's hoping she does, eh miraja?? ) then maybe they'll ship again.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Left unresolved is the effect the Rockies will have on Zardana.

<< Shireffs said Zenyatta may not be sent to a race in the East for several months, preferring to campaign her in California for her next start.

"For us to ship, it's so much different," Shirreffs said. "We have to ship across the Rockies. It's so much different out here than going up and down the East Coast.

"Why put her on the plane to run in another handicap?" Shirreffs said.>>

http://www.drf.com/news/article/112480.html

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She has gone over the Rockies twice now,so there is no "Effect" on her that is unresolved.

[prudery]

Shirreffs called TVG and said nothing is written in stone as yet for the Vanity.

That is a fact .

The press is always accurate about everything--that is not a fact.

Rachel was HOY in 2009--that is a fact .

She is not HOY now--no one is--also a fact .

Zenyatta will run in June--that is most likely a fact .

As Rachel will run Friday--also most likely a fact .

Last year is over--should be a fact ...

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Left Bank

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She has gone over the Rockies twice now,so there is no "Effect" on her that is unresolved.

Perhaps you are underestimating the obstacle presented by the Rockies. We will better understand their effect when Zardana, like her more accomplished stablemate, crosses them for a third time.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Perhaps you are underestimating the obstacle presented by the Rockies. We will better understand their effect when Zardana, like her more accomplished stablemate, crosses them for a third time.

You'll probably be waiting a long time,Fool.