Rachel Alexandra-Zenyatta set for Apple Blossom confrontation - Page 6

Smooth Operator · #**101** 02-12-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseyJ

Yes you freakin tool, I have an idea of Rachel's schedule this year:

March-Prep Race

April 9th-Whip "Big Z"s ass all the way around Oaklawn Park in an Apple Blossom Trouncing...

LOL … your slip is showing, Jersey boy … but it's good to FINALLY see some fire in the belly of a resident RA fan.

Sure hope you and tectard load up on RA for the win …

cuz we ain't comin' to Arky to run second…

Danzig · #**102** 02-12-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

LOL … your slip is showing, Jersey boy … but it's good to FINALLY see some fire in the belly of a resident RA fan.

Sure hope you and tectard load up on RA for the win …

cuz we ain't comin' to Arky to run second…

we??

Danzig · #**103** 02-12-2010, 10:53 AM

been calling since 9. can't get thru.

Thunder Gulch · #**104** 02-12-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have to imagine Zenyatta would scratch if it rains.

For the record, I think this whole deal is pretty much the worst idea in horse racing in a long time. A Friday? Seriously?

It's the only way Oaklawn could make it work in their schedule and they were the ones to step up and offer the $5M purse. Saturday is the Arkansas Derby and the last day of the meet. If they put the Apple Blossom on Saturday, there would only be a nominal increase in the attendance, while they truly have a fantastic two day event now.

I wish Churchill had stepped up and tried to put something together Derby weekend, but they know they already have 250,000+ fans for the weekend, so why bump a purse?

tector · #**105** 02-12-2010, 11:00 AM

With all the lost days of racing they could have easily gotten permission to run Sunday.

If it happens, I'll see it. But Friday is a dumbass day to do it. Do you know of any other sport that puts a premier event on a Friday afternoon (that isn't a holiday)?

Oaklawnfan · #**106** 02-12-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

Has anyone given any thought what would happen if it should rain? I'm guessing Rachael would be in the gate, and opinions on Zenyatta running on an off track?

I have spoken to the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. They are promising sunshine, low humidity, low 70's and calm winds for April 9th. Oh, and a hard fast track.

Thunder Gulch · #**107** 02-12-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tector

With all the lost days of racing they could have easily gotten permission to run Sunday.

If it happens, I'll see it. But Friday is a dumbass day to do it. Do you know of any other sport that puts a premier event on a Friday afternoon (that isn't a holiday)?

Churchill....Breeders Cup...I agree with you somewhat, but it is what it is.

Danzig · #**108** 02-12-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tector

With all the lost days of racing they could have easily gotten permission to run Sunday.

If it happens, I'll see it. But Friday is a dumbass day to do it. Do you know of any other sport that puts a premier event on a Friday afternoon (that isn't a holiday)?

yeah, the breeders cup.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #**109** 02-12-2010, 11:04 AM

fg march 13 r.a runs final race..

alysheba4 · #**110** 02-12-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

$100 exacta RA over Zenyatta.

How much will that pay?

120 bucks

MaTH716 · #**111** 02-12-2010, 11:20 AM

Granted maybe it's not the best day for it. But after all the bitchin, moanin and complaining that this is never going to happen. Guess what, it looks like it's going to finally happen (although I'll still believe it when I see it). Who cares if it was a freakin Tuesday? The fans who want to see it, will go out of their way to see it reguardless when it happens. The rest of the mainstream public who might care, will watch it if they happen to be around a TV whether it was a Saturday, Sunday or whenever. Those people aren't canceling their weekend plans to watch the Breeders Cup, let alone a single race (even though it will most likely be the race of the year).
Give Cella credit for making it come together. If you think about it, it's kind of a brilliant buisness decision. He's most likely guarenteed another big gate for his track, the day before it's priemre event.
I personally think there should be more outcry about the Breeders Cup Friday card. Holding that on a Friday is an injustice to horseplayers/fans. That's a day of great racing and more importantly tremendous betting opportunities.
This is just the Race of the Year we are talking about. Everyone wants to see it so badly, who cares when they have it? Just as long as they have it.

alysheba4 · #**112** 02-12-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have to imagine Zenyatta would scratch if it rains.

For the record, I think this whole deal is pretty much the worst idea in horse racing in a long time. A Friday? Seriously?

"they" are masters of the bad idea.....you would think the blind squirel would find the nut evry now and then.

Sightseek · #**113** 02-12-2010, 11:25 AM

I'm curious as to who else will be invited and who will accept.

slotdirt · #**114** 02-12-2010, 11:36 AM

If this does happen, I'll be rooting for some other horse to win the race, mostly because it will be televised at a time where I'll probably not be able to watch it.

#**115** 02-12-2010, 11:54 AM

zzzzZZzzZZzzzzZZZzzZzzzZenyatta!

SuffolkGirl · #**116** 02-12-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

been calling since 9. can't get thru.

Same here - feel like back in the day calling for Pearl Jam tickets!! Hang up, re-dial over and over.

Update - finally got through and held for 37 minutes but got a reserved seat for Friday - no reserved seats left for Saturday