tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post5675631572118160787..comments2023-03-26T02:23:43.274-05:00Comments on Zipse at the Track: Mark Your Calendars Rachel ManiacsBrian Zipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-8062697241580242972010-02-12T09:57:14.530-06:002010-02-12T09:57:14.530-06:00Hate to say this.......But (long but kinda like a ...Hate to say this.......But (long but kinda like a Kardashian But) She should Avoid the Spa at all costs. Mommouth is a better fit for her, speed biased. Also I know it was at the end of her Campaign last year but she seemed to "wilt" in the Woodward. thats wasnt exactly a Breeders Cup field in that race. Rick Dutrow was quick to keep Big Brown away From the Spa due to the heavy humidity and unpredictable weather. This is where Mommouth comes in with its location a few furlongs away from the shore where the Prevailing Seabreeze will keep it cooler. Also contrary to popular belief the weather is more stable at the jersey shore then the Catskills in the summer*. now all that goes out the window come Sept 1 when we have to deal with the remainders of hurricanes and Nor'easters (ex 1 2006 BC) and honestly I dont think she needs to take on Males every race most pundits will point to the distaff as the stronger of the 2 groups. <br /><br />BTW for the Record I am a "Jersey shore" (not that mtv show) resident so a Delaware Mommouth Belmont Campaign is Fine by me.C T Colemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-89864451075736147982009-12-19T16:38:44.175-06:002009-12-19T16:38:44.175-06:00Great schedule.
Yes, I am a Rachel MANIAC! (How di...Great schedule.<br />Yes, I am a Rachel MANIAC! (How did you know?)<br />Rachel raced 11 times WITHIN one year (10/2008 to 9/2009) WITHOUT injury too - not bad. If 2010 is her last year, I hope they try to make history and put her in the quality and quantity that would put her in History books FOREVER. However, NO injuries or death (That would totally scare some people away from the sport.) <br /><br />2009 was a banner year for her:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZKfqvbgoag<br /><br />I hope 2010 will be just as good if not better. GO RAITCH!!!!ThePixiePoethttp://www.youtube.com/user/ThePixiePoetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-20290722499993631542009-12-13T11:20:19.992-06:002009-12-13T11:20:19.992-06:00Great schedule! "Make it So!"Great schedule! "Make it So!"joanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302716323144007299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-18252148533254949112009-12-11T20:04:35.917-06:002009-12-11T20:04:35.917-06:00mvlach77, I think that would be great...the Delawa...mvlach77, I think that would be great...the Delaware Handicap would fit the bill nicely!Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-66546464419269795452009-12-11T19:02:26.671-06:002009-12-11T19:02:26.671-06:00Brian,
Do you see a matchup between Rachel and Bam...Brian,<br />Do you see a matchup between Rachel and Bambera?Mike Vlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901564537165580259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-26767194837015126842009-12-11T17:34:14.762-06:002009-12-11T17:34:14.762-06:00I realize that Zipse. I was replying to the commen...I realize that Zipse. I was replying to the comment by another reader. Your list seems more likely to me than theirs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-75707599192947294992009-12-11T13:04:10.210-06:002009-12-11T13:04:10.210-06:00Anonymous,
How much fun would an attempt on grass...Anonymous,<br /><br />How much fun would an attempt on grass in the Beverly D (or even the Million) be for race fans?<br /><br />For clarification, the Iselin at Monmouth is a race for males, so I actually included three races against males in her 2010 campaign.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-67457613147603689232009-12-11T12:45:09.929-06:002009-12-11T12:45:09.929-06:00If you ask me the Stephen Foster and BCC won't...If you ask me the Stephen Foster and BCC won't be enough. JJ will be under a lot of pressure to run her against the boys more than just twice. There are a lot of fans with high expectations for her schedule. I would be very surprised if she ran ungraded stakes race at all. Just my opinion. I like the ideas though. I think it will go something like this:<br /><br />Apple Blossom or Louisville Distaff, The Delaware Handicap, The Woodward again, and as a prep for the BCC, the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Culiminating in November at Churchill.<br /><br />Maybe throw in the Beverly D at Arlington Park for a try on the grass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-74798734322612429492009-12-11T12:27:53.573-06:002009-12-11T12:27:53.573-06:00"I wonder Sarah, why is your hope fading, is ..."I wonder Sarah, why is your hope fading, is it because you are close to Gulfstream and want to see her run there."<br /><br />AfleetAlexForever, you pretty much hit the nail on the head. I'm about 3 hrs away from Gulfstream and have it on my calendar to go. It will be my first race I'll be attending in person and it would have been pretty special to see RA my first time out!Sarah Gricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052334092664089641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-20020288606997053152009-12-11T12:25:02.478-06:002009-12-11T12:25:02.478-06:00Sorry Jennifer...I think it may be your quirky com...Sorry Jennifer...I think it may be your quirky computer. I emailed you the column, so that you can read it in its entirety.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-29999447019386815152009-12-11T12:16:32.776-06:002009-12-11T12:16:32.776-06:00Thanks Brian. I can't see all of the text of y...Thanks Brian. I can't see all of the text of your post, by the way. It's covered by the right column of "More from ZATT." Could be my quirky computer again.Jennifer Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317496180834979760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-50264067580953626872009-12-11T12:09:41.311-06:002009-12-11T12:09:41.311-06:00I wonder Sarah, why is your hope fading, is it bec...I wonder Sarah, why is your hope fading, is it because you are close to Gulfstream and want to see her run there. If so unfortunately, the Donn is going to come up quite quick on her, we probably wont hear of her first timed workout being late January to Early February. If her first breeze is Jan 25th that would her Feb 1st, Feb 8th, Feb 15th, Feb 22nd, and March 8th as a good number of maintenance breezes up to a race say the Azeri March 6th. I don’t recall Curlin’s training schedule but he was quite ready for the Jaguar and DWC as we could see by his demolition of the world’s best on dirt. <br /><br />Jennifer I do believe the Apple Blossom over the Oaklawn Handicap due to Grade 1 status. I also feel that she should be asked to face males twice this year in the Stephen Foster and the Breeders Cup Classic, with the end of the year classic being important you don’t want to ask her to dig down deep in 2 or 3 races before that.AfleetAlexForevernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-65220004804732975122009-12-11T12:08:59.447-06:002009-12-11T12:08:59.447-06:00Yes Jennifer, I favor the Apple Blossom due to its...Yes Jennifer, I favor the Apple Blossom due to its Grade 1 status.<br /><br />Sarah, my opinion is that she will not be cranked up in time for the Donn, but remember, this is only my opinion. Which means you may need to hit the road this year my friend.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-80662382121258762042009-12-11T11:57:11.121-06:002009-12-11T11:57:11.121-06:00Brian...I'm so sad the Donn isn't on your ...Brian...I'm so sad the Donn isn't on your list. My hope is fading.Sarah Gricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052334092664089641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-12262030613716489302009-12-11T11:55:30.261-06:002009-12-11T11:55:30.261-06:00Apple Blossom over Oaklawn Handicap because the fo...Apple Blossom over Oaklawn Handicap because the former is Grade 1?Jennifer Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317496180834979760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-56059369106347238652009-12-11T11:48:14.961-06:002009-12-11T11:48:14.961-06:00Eric,
Valid point and it would certainly come as ...Eric,<br /><br />Valid point and it would certainly come as no surprise if Rachel raced at Saratoga this year, but I will stand by my predicted schedule.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-29674343853437029142009-12-11T11:44:04.633-06:002009-12-11T11:44:04.633-06:00I totally agree Brian, and im not knocking the rac...I totally agree Brian, and im not knocking the race I believe there is a good chance she will run in it, its just that when you get to the end of year and start chopping up HOY stats a throwout race like the Jaguar cup for Curlin (ungraded) and the New orleans ladies (ungraded) is something that Jackson will keep in mind. What i am very interested in is the fact that Oaklawn has been very respectful of FG and not tried to bait JJ with an increase of the purse yet. I would guess they will wait until he says they are officially waiting to hear what other tracks are offering. That is very classy on my hometown tracks part, unlike what I would expect from other tracks like the ones out West who have very little respect for tradition.afleetalexforeverhttp://afleetalexforever.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-86739443758511457412009-12-11T11:38:10.755-06:002009-12-11T11:38:10.755-06:00I would be very surprised if a trip to Saratoga wa...I would be very surprised if a trip to Saratoga was not in the works for RA's 2010 campaign.EricKalethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255662260777275883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-4786763889537369912009-12-11T11:36:11.734-06:002009-12-11T11:36:11.734-06:00Afleetalexforever,
Good rebuttal, however, as far...Afleetalexforever,<br /><br />Good rebuttal, however, as far as the Azeri vs. New Orleans Ladies point, I feel winning the inaugural race, that should become a big event, trumps the Grade 3 race. It also allows for Rachel to be seen at more places, which is a sporting thing to do.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-81316167692644365272009-12-11T11:17:16.800-06:002009-12-11T11:17:16.800-06:00I for one would be a happy camper if she hit churc...I for one would be a happy camper if she hit churchill twice. Two more times I would get to see her in person!!Silent Sundayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767966715650118420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-73202631399680959362009-12-11T10:48:26.405-06:002009-12-11T10:48:26.405-06:00I have no issue with your set up of Rachel’s Races...I have no issue with your set up of Rachel’s Races, unfortunately as you stated Jess Jackson ultimately makes these decisions and it would seem to me that in looking at your schedule there, you would have pitted her in 1 ungraded race, 1 Grade II and 1 Grade III race. Knowing how important it is to keep your horse in Grade 1 company and races it would seem as if Jess Jackson would most likely vie for another route, Here is one which you might ponder<br />In March – Replace the N.O. Ladies with the Azeri, A Grade III 1 1/6th mile @ Oaklawn<br />April – Apple Blossom Handicap 1 1/6th mile @ Oaklawn<br />June – Stephen Foster 1 1/8th mile @ Churchill<br />August – Go For Wand 1 1/8th mile @ Saratoga<br />Sept –Ruffian it would only seem right, lol 1 1/16th mile @ Belmont<br />October – Beldame/optional 1 1/8th mile @ Belmont<br />November – Breeders Cup Classic 1 1/4th mile @ Churchill<br />I see a 6 race schedule with possibly a 7th in there but there would be no reason to run her in an ungraded race especially with a $200,000 purse when there is a graded prep that she can start with, and the purse is $175,000 which I am sure Oaklawn would have no problem doubling.afleetalexforeverhttp://afleetalexforever.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-5576349757999811122009-12-11T10:42:48.049-06:002009-12-11T10:42:48.049-06:00Susan,
Not saying she has to, in my mind she ...Susan,<br /> Not saying she has to, in my mind she is great already, I just think it would be cool to see.<br /><br />Also DE is my home track to, so if she shows up I will be there in a heartbeat, especially since my birthday will only be a couple months away.NetworkEmpowermenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053022764177401200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-80096036133252649312009-12-11T10:26:20.147-06:002009-12-11T10:26:20.147-06:00Cigar's streak of 16 is still a long way off. ...Cigar's streak of 16 is still a long way off. Grass would be interesting, but I am not sure that Jackson will do it after Curlin's defeat.<br /><br />These races are only my idea...please do not be too upset if she does not run at your favorite track.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-86361173513816231272009-12-11T09:30:27.805-06:002009-12-11T09:30:27.805-06:00As much a fan I am of Rachel and horse racing in g...As much a fan I am of Rachel and horse racing in general, I sure hope this schedule doesn't rattle up the Zenyatta fans. They might take this chance to call Rachel and her connections out....saying they are 'copying' the great campaign from Z last year. It's very rare that a filly races to the BC Classic, with intentions on retiring after the race....and it looks like it may happen 2 years in a row! Great article Brian, enjoying your thoughts!! Maybe you ought to be at Oaklawn when she wins the Apple Blossom? ;)Mike Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-45316190071827513442009-12-11T09:27:15.178-06:002009-12-11T09:27:15.178-06:00Dani,
She doesn't need to run on grass...*gues...Dani,<br />She doesn't need to run on grass...*guess you can tell I never trained a turf horse*...<br />SusanSusan Whitenoreply@blogger.com