Rachael Alexander and Zenyatta To Race This Weekend

**gtkid911** · 06-12-10, 04:32 PM

who you like in the stephen foster?

**gtkid911** · 06-12-10, 04:38 PM

Precious Passion didnt like racing in second i guess..., but didnt the #1 horse break the record going a mile last out?

**mikemca** · 06-12-10, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by gtkid911

Precious Passion didnt like racing in second i guess..., but didnt the #1 horse break the record going a mile last out?

Not sure but #1 horse was 7 of 9 at monmouth.I had Arson Squad over Blame exacta in foster

**the player** · 06-13-10, 12:01 AM

129lbs on Zenyatta.

**Skidcom** · 06-13-10, 12:43 AM

Witnessing history.

**thezbar** · 06-13-10, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by JUST A MAN

Zenyatta will have her hands full on Sunday. This race has a small field with a really good horse in St. Trinians.

I love Zenyatta, but this race could be difficult for her because of "no pace".

This would be the one time I go against the champ.

100$ exacta cold. St. Trinians over Zenyatta.

I agree. St Trinians should get first run and gets nine pounds. Zenyatta's best races have been at Santa Anita. I will be playing to beat the queen in this spot.

**Brewers in 7** · 06-13-10, 06:22 AM

I know Get Serious set a track record last year in a turf race at monmouth, he was also the horse that pressed Big Brown the entire trip in the race they made for him on the turf 2 years back, not a bad horse, especially when he gets the front

**The General** · 06-13-10, 06:11 PM

30 mins till Zenyatta's post. Anyone trying to beat her here?

**mikemca** · 06-13-10, 06:22 PM

**whatsgood5** · 06-13-10, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by mikemca

What's the play here Mike?

**mikemca** · 06-13-10, 06:26 PM

Probably zen master but i'm taking some chances on exactas with zardana.She is the only one with a good price.

**whatsgood5** · 06-13-10, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by mikemca

Probably zen master but i'm taking some chances on exactas with zardana.She is the only one with a good price.

Alright thanks. Good luck bud

**mikemca** · 06-13-10, 06:28 PM

thanks if it comes 5,2 it won't pay jack shyt

**mikemca** · 06-13-10, 06:48 PM

wow what a race

**mr. leisure** · 06-13-10, 06:48 PM

What a great race !!!

**whatsgood5** · 06-13-10, 06:49 PM

Ended up going with $200 on Zenyatta to win, also hit the tri for $10.

Was going to put in $8 on the super that hit, but literally missed out on it by like 5 seconds

Lost $12 on a couple of other super's...

**Loganflyboy** · 06-13-10, 06:54 PM

With a 6 horse field, and no scratches, why was there no show betting?

**mikemca** · 06-13-10, 07:10 PM

I guess its up to the track.Trifecta paid $9.60 lol

**str** · 06-13-10, 07:19 PM

Although the fire that I was so lucky too see,up close, in the eyes of Ruffian at Monmouth Park as a 2 year old, will NEVER be matched,
And as much as I want to say she was the best female I ever saw race, Zenyatta is making it impossible to keep saying.
I was told that true greatness needs no more than a "D bit"( the simplest of all bits) in their mouth.
They do the rest.
She did it again today and looking at her face,ears,stride,and effort,their was plenty left.
Very intelligent horse.She measures the competition.
Shocking.
WOW!

**str** · 06-13-10, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Loganflyboy

With a 6 horse field, and no scratches, why was there no show betting?

Because the track would have taken on a minus pool lose of probably 200,000.00
They got crushed as it was with the place pool.

**mr. leisure** · 06-13-10, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by str

Although the fire that I was so lucky too see,up close, in the eyes of Ruffian at Monmouth Park as a 2 year old, will NEVER be matched,
And as much as I want to say she was the best female I ever saw race, Zenyatta is making it impossible to keep saying.
I was told that true greatness needs no more than a "D bit"( the simplest of all bits) in their mouth.
They do the rest.
She did it again today and looking at her face,ears,stride,and effort,their was plenty left.
Very intelligent horse.She measures the competition.
Shocking.
WOW!

Good post

**BarkingToad** · 06-13-10, 07:43 PM

Hail to the Queen! I soooo can't stand Mike Smith, he can't save ground any better than that, plus going so wide? I think a 129 lb monkey on Big Z would have done better tactically, but I digress from an outstanding record breaking performance of 17 wins in a row and no losses.

**Vegas Jake** · 06-13-10, 07:46 PM

Never understood the whole adding weight to a horse. Seems like an olld way to do things. Think it should be eliminated. We want to see who the fastest horse is. Can you imagine them doing this in track and field?

**str** · 06-13-10, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by BarkingToad

Hail to the Queen! I soooo can't stand Mike Smith, he can't save ground any better than that, plus going so wide? I think a 129 lb monkey on Big Z would have done better tactically, but I digress from an outstanding record breaking performance of 17 wins in a row and no losses.

Will not question the Mike Smith overall discussion( completely agree),but when a horse carries that much weight (and please , not the 124, 4 and up maiden stuff), but Forego type weight against solid competition, no jock in the world would be caught dead getting stopped.
There is no way they could get started again.In THAT race he did the only thing that would have been acceptable , given the way the race shaped up.
If he had gotten her stopped, he would have been out of racing in 6 months.

**Vegas Jake** · 06-13-10, 08:09 PM

You can just tell how bad horse racing is dying for a super horse as the announcers had a lovefest today. Still a good race.

**BarkingToad** · 06-13-10, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by str

Will not question the Mike Smith overall discussion( completely agree),but when a horse carries that much weight (and please , not the 124, 4 and up maiden stuff), but Forego type weight against solid competition, no jock in the world would be caught dead getting stopped.
There is no way they could get started again.In THAT race he did the only thing that would have been acceptable , given the way the race shaped up.
If he had gotten her stopped, he would have been out of racing in 6 months.

Yeah, you make a good point and I agree, but I just didn't like how she was already angling way wide before the top of the stretch against only 5 other horses. Did she really need to be 10 lengths behind before the 1st turn when the 1st 1/4 mile was a little over 24 seconds? As you mentioned earlier, isn't carrying 129 lbs enough of a handicap?

**thezbar** · 06-13-10, 08:26 PM

I bet 60 win on St. Trianians when she was 4/1 and a saver exacta 5/2. Lost 24 bucks. Had a noticed the late action I may have restructured the bet. I took a shot to beat the Queen and it didn't happen. I thought I was a winner inside the eight pole. Great race.

**gtkid911** · 06-13-10, 10:50 PM

Zenyatta looked liked she wanted to mess with our hearts today

, but did anyone notice the tote change in the last click? Went from 1/5 before the last horse went in to 1-2. Someone must have really liked St. Trinian

**madmaxx** · 06-13-10, 11:56 PM

There was never any doubt today...the scary race was at Del Mar last year when Lethal Heat would not die at the rail...at first glance it didn't look like Zenyatta got up that day. Nice win yesterday Rachel, pfft.

**helicopter23** · 06-14-10, 12:58 AM

Anyone Know Zenyatta's beyer?? ( I'm guessing 101)... Also what did the track announcer say after she crossed the wire??? ( Right after he said YESSSSSSSSS)

**Arsenal** · 06-14-10, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by helicopter23

Anyone Know Zenyatta's beyer?? ( I'm guessing 101)... Also what did the track announcer say after she crossed the wire??? ( Right after he said YESSSSSSSSS)

He said:

Stamp this day in your mind and hearts. The queen continues her legend. 17 in a row!!!!!

**Arsenal** · 06-14-10, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by madmaxx

There was never any doubt today...the scary race was at Del Mar last year when Lethal Heat would not die at the rail...at first glance it didn't look like Zenyatta got up that day. Nice win yesterday Rachel, pfft.

Yeah Lethal Heat ran her heart out that day. I was pissed when she didn't hold second though as I had her big in the exactas.

**helicopter23** · 06-14-10, 01:50 AM

Arsenal you know her Beyer??

**Arsenal** · 06-14-10, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by helicopter23

Arsenal you know her Beyer??

Have not seen what number she was given. If/when I do, I will post it.

**gtkid911** · 06-14-10, 02:06 AM

Going to probably be less than 100. My guess would be 96-99 because this race was actually slower than last years and her length of margin was less than last year. Speed figures dont really mean too much, as numbers really wont tell you who will cross the line first. Also, front runners tend to garner bigger numbers as they can control the pace which is not fair to a super horse like Zenyatta.