Rachel to face males again in the Stephen Foster?

DiscreetCat · 06-01-2010, 08:14 AM

from the Racing Post:

USA: Rachel Alexandra, the reigning Horse of the Year but only runner-up on her two starts todate this season, gave every indication she is nearing a third start when she worked six furlongs at Churchill Downs Monday morning in a crisp 1min 11.20sec.

The exercise marked the fourth consective Monday she has worked for trainer Steve Asmussen.

No race has been identified as her next stop by her connections, but speculation holds it that she will reappear at Churchill Downs on June 12 in either the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap against males or in the Grade 2 Fleur de Lis Handicap for fillies and mares.

Rachel Alexandra has been ridden in her recent works by Shaun Bridgmohan, who rides many of the Asmussen-trained horses but there has been no speculation that Bridgmohan might replace Calvin Borel aboard the four-year-old.

In fact, Asmusen said immediately after the second of Rachel Alexandra's losses this season, to the Bill Mott-trained Unrivaled Belle in the La Troienne Stakes on April 30, that Borel had ridden the filly perfectly.

Rachel Alexandra finished second to Zardana, trained by Zenyatta's trainer John Shirreffs, on her seaonal debut, in the New Orleans Ladies at Fair Grounds on March 13.

The race was to have served as a prep for a meeting with unbeaten Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on April 9, a race valued at $5 million had both horses run.

But the much-anticipated meeting did not take place, and Zenyatta easily won the Apple Blossom for a second time.

InTheFog · 06-01-2010, 01:09 PM

Rachel is just not the same Rachel this guy is trying to prove she is, if she runs against some good males in the Foster and ends up next to last maybe he will see the light.

rayphil · 06-01-2010, 01:12 PM

she cant beat a 4 horse field of filly and mares....now males...what a joke

cinfront · 06-01-2010, 05:38 PM

She'll run on the same day but not at Chuchill. She'll run in a G3 at Delaware.

fbwinners · 06-01-2010, 05:39 PM

They will pick there spot with her and probably enter in two races that weekend. They will take the easiest of routes.

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cinfront · 06-01-2010, 05:48 PM

That's the thing FB, she's now entered for 3. They've entered her today for The Obeah Stakes G3 for 3yr olds and up at 1 1/8 and put up the $100.00 nom fee. Today was the closing date.

cinfront · 06-03-2010, 05:00 AM

Rachel has been entered for The Ogden Phipps 12 Jun. against the Boys at Belmont. There she'll face Zardana again. Unless they're pointing her for the G1 @ Delaware next month. (750,000.)

DiscreetCat · 06-03-2010, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cinfront

Rachel has been entered for The Ogden Phipps 12 Jun. against the Boys at Belmont. There she'll face Zardana again. Unless they're pointing her for the G1 @ Delaware next month. (750,000.)

Supposedly they're considering 4 different races. What a bunch of grandstanders, lol. I think the only way that would be true is if they're sitting around and waiting to see which one comes up the weakest.

rayphil · 06-04-2010, 02:25 PM

the ogden phipps race is for filly and mares..

InTheFog · 06-04-2010, 03:18 PM

I say retire her while she still has somewhat of a reputation, to keep running her will only diminish it. She was a great horse of course but now not being the same Rachel you have to look at the past performances to see who might win the race.

DiscreetCat · 06-04-2010, 03:30 PM

I still wish i could have found a prop bet earlier this year on whether Rachel would face Zenyatta at all. I don't think it's gonna happen...

KP-HR2k9 · 06-09-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DiscreetCat

Supposedly they're considering 4 different races. What a bunch of grandstanders, lol. I think the only way that would be true is if they're sitting around and waiting to see which one comes up the weakest.

welll is in.,, shes running in the Fleur de Lis, Not Foster wow what a joke but anyways gl 2her an the connections.,, Zenyatta rules anyways

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06-01-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 195 Times in 164 Posts Rep Power: 18	Rachel to face males again in the Stephen Foster? from the Racing Post: USA: Rachel Alexandra, the reigning Horse of the Year but only runner-up on her two starts todate this season, gave every indication she is nearing a third start when she worked six furlongs at Churchill Downs Monday morning in a crisp 1min 11.20sec. The exercise marked the fourth consective Monday she has worked for trainer Steve Asmussen. No race has been identified as her next stop by her connections, but speculation holds it that she will reappear at Churchill Downs on June 12 in either the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap against males or in the Grade 2 Fleur de Lis Handicap for fillies and mares. Rachel Alexandra has been ridden in her recent works by Shaun Bridgmohan, who rides many of the Asmussen-trained horses but there has been no speculation that Bridgmohan might replace Calvin Borel aboard the four-year-old. In fact, Asmusen said immediately after the second of Rachel Alexandra's losses this season, to the Bill Mott-trained Unrivaled Belle in the La Troienne Stakes on April 30, that Borel had ridden the filly perfectly. Rachel Alexandra finished second to Zardana, trained by Zenyatta's trainer John Shirreffs, on her seaonal debut, in the New Orleans Ladies at Fair Grounds on March 13. The race was to have served as a prep for a meeting with unbeaten Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on April 9, a race valued at $5 million had both horses run. But the much-anticipated meeting did not take place, and Zenyatta easily won the Apple Blossom for a second time. __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

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rayphil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 78 Thanked 53 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 8	she cant beat a 4 horse field of filly and mares....now males...what a joke __________________ philsthelight@yahoo.com

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rayphil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 78 Thanked 53 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 8	the ogden phipps race is for filly and mares.. __________________ philsthelight@yahoo.com

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DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 195 Times in 164 Posts Rep Power: 18	I still wish i could have found a prop bet earlier this year on whether Rachel would face Zenyatta at all. I don't think it's gonna happen... __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

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06-01-2010, 01:09 PM	#2
InTheFog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 596 Thanks: 7 Thanked 58 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 6	Rachel is just not the same Rachel this guy is trying to prove she is, if she runs against some good males in the Foster and ends up next to last maybe he will see the light.

06-01-2010, 05:38 PM	#4
cinfront Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	She'll run on the same day but not at Chuchill. She'll run in a G3 at Delaware.

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fbwinners Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 106 Thanked 225 Times in 157 Posts Rep Power: 10	They will pick there spot with her and probably enter in two races that weekend. They will take the easiest of routes. fb

06-01-2010, 05:48 PM	#6
cinfront Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	That's the thing FB, she's now entered for 3. They've entered her today for The Obeah Stakes G3 for 3yr olds and up at 1 1/8 and put up the $100.00 nom fee. Today was the closing date.

06-03-2010, 05:00 AM	#7
cinfront Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	Rachel has been entered for The Ogden Phipps 12 Jun. against the Boys at Belmont. There she'll face Zardana again. Unless they're pointing her for the G1 @ Delaware next month. (750,000.)

06-04-2010, 03:18 PM	#10
InTheFog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 596 Thanks: 7 Thanked 58 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 6	I say retire her while she still has somewhat of a reputation, to keep running her will only diminish it. She was a great horse of course but now not being the same Rachel you have to look at the past performances to see who might win the race.