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Old 02-11-2010, 04:50 PM
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It makes sense for no one.
I think Kensei should run
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Old 02-11-2010, 04:52 PM
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it would be funny if some lesser horse beat both of them........cause this **** is beyond tired.
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Old 02-11-2010, 04:54 PM
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it would be funny if some lesser horse beat both of them........cause this **** is beyond tired.
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Old 02-11-2010, 04:55 PM
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good grief

I was all set for the weekend before
now this

I don't believe they would take a $5 mil race like this and stick it on a friday. That's silly. With the lack luster Arkansas Derby they would be better off running the Apple Blossom as the feature on Saturday.
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on a FRIDAY?

That is really really stupid.

Something like this can be marketed to the moon on a Saturday, or better yet a Sunday, but they go and put it on a Friday.

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Old 02-11-2010, 05:00 PM
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It has zero chance of happening it is all about keeping the interest level up IMO
Your most accurate opinion to date.
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Old 02-11-2010, 05:04 PM
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good grief

I was all set for the weekend before
now this

I don't believe they would take a $5 mil race like this and stick it on a friday. That's silly. With the lack luster Arkansas Derby they would be better off running the Apple Blossom as the feature on Saturday.

Ladies run on Fridays. The real horses run on Saturdays.

Or at least thats the Breeders Cup Way!!
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Old 02-11-2010, 05:53 PM
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on a FRIDAY?

That is really really stupid.

Something like this can be marketed to the moon on a Saturday, or better yet a Sunday, but they go and put it on a Friday.
i don't think they can put it on sunday, the ark derby is the last day of their live meet. altho, with having lost racing days, perhaps they could get permission to extend? i was going, but friday is a work day-have to check the schedule.
but i agree with freddy, it's not going to happen. but no doubt oaklawn is pre-selling tix like mad. i may still call just to reserve.
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Old 02-11-2010, 05:57 PM
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Which is the most likely scenario:

1. RA backs out.
2. Zen backs out.
3. They both run.

I'm going with 10% on RA backing out.
45% on each of the other two possibilities.
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:02 PM
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Just covered RA vs Zenyatta on opening of ESPN Sportscenter
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:02 PM
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Which is the most likely scenario:

1. RA backs out.
2. Zen backs out.
3. They both run.

I'm going with 10% on RA backing out.
45% on each of the other two possibilities.

what about they both back out?
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kicking is still a go..
100+k for 5th
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what about they both back out?
Unlikely, as the one that runs in the event the other backs out will have a huge leg up in the ego/PR battle.
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:08 PM
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I think Kensei should run
Me too
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:10 PM
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Unlikely, as the one that runs in the event the other backs out will have a huge leg up in the ego/PR battle.
but if rachel backs out, the purse drops dramatically. mosses could stay home to run for the same money then. now, if zenyatta doesn't show, rachels right here so i wouldn't see her backing out.
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any problem getting SRO tickets for the big day if you can't get a reserved seat?
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Old 02-11-2010, 07:21 PM
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I'm glad I'm not the jockey of either of these horses.The one who loses will be hung out to dry,then crucified.
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any problem getting SRO tickets for the big day if you can't get a reserved seat?
They get like 65,000 on Ark Derby day, so what do you think?
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Old 02-11-2010, 07:25 PM
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I'm glad I'm not the jockey of either of these horses.The one who loses will be hung out to dry,then crucified.
They all lose.. Slew lost, Big Red lost, Forego lost, Bid lost PE didn't and Zenyatta hasn't but there is NO shame in losing. The shame is when you dont show up. Without sounding to sappy, watching to champions give it their all and having one edge out another doesnt make the other a bum.
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