Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness? - Pace and Cap

Vinnie · 05-12-2009, 12:21 PM

Hi Guys! I just had to post about the very real possibility of RA going to post in this years Preakness. OMG what an incredible Fillie.

Just last night I watched her last 4 races over at the Kentucky Derby website on video and although I realize she hasn't beat anything out there that would be considered genuine world beater types to date, she is a breath taking talent. I can't believe how she can seemingly effortlessly run a 1/4 in 22 and change and a half mile in 46 or 47, all the while building up a crescendo for late in the race and taking off again while never being touched or really asked to date to bare down when entering the stretch in any of her last hand full of starts.

A horse with such immense talent that possesses such a rare gift for speed and the ability to carry that speed over a distance of ground brings a heck of a lot of pressure to bare on the other participants in the race? If she comes close to duplicating any of her recent efforts, who do you think can deal with her on Saturday? I know that Big Drama is incredibly quick, but, I truly believe that RA will simply set off of him and put it on every one late in the race. If Big Drama runs his race I would expect him to hang on for a piece of the pie, but and of course I would also expect horses such as Pioneer of the Nile, Papa Clem and Musket Man to be around for a piece as well.

I am just interested to hear what some of your opinions and thoughts might be regarding this Fillie and the possibility that she may clearly be the dominant factor/ or not in Preakness 134?

Have a Great day today and Good Skill to all.

Vinnie

Tim Y · 05-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Good but never pressured. Let's see what the match up finds before anointing her the fifth Preakness winning filly. I recall others Silverbulletday, and all those Lukas fillies that were crushed in these races OTHER than Winning Colors who was alone on the lead (AND as my friends at Claiborne told me FULL OF MALE HORMONES to boot)

mikesal57 · 05-13-2009, 09:24 AM

Who will Calvin Borel ride?

Houndog · 05-13-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesal57

Who will Calvin Borel ride?

Mike I am pretty sure if Rachel goes in the Preakness Borel rides Rachel A and I think Mike Smith rides MTB.

Vinnie · 05-13-2009, 10:21 AM

It has been confirmed on TVG and other sites (and Mike Smith himself) that he will be on MTB and Calvin Borel will be riding Rachel Alexandra. It's going to be an exciting race.

Have a Great Day guys!

Vinnie

05-12-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
Vinnie Grade 1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 223	Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness? Hi Guys! I just had to post about the very real possibility of RA going to post in this years Preakness. OMG what an incredible Fillie. Just last night I watched her last 4 races over at the Kentucky Derby website on video and although I realize she hasn't beat anything out there that would be considered genuine world beater types to date, she is a breath taking talent. I can't believe how she can seemingly effortlessly run a 1/4 in 22 and change and a half mile in 46 or 47, all the while building up a crescendo for late in the race and taking off again while never being touched or really asked to date to bare down when entering the stretch in any of her last hand full of starts. A horse with such immense talent that possesses such a rare gift for speed and the ability to carry that speed over a distance of ground brings a heck of a lot of pressure to bare on the other participants in the race? If she comes close to duplicating any of her recent efforts, who do you think can deal with her on Saturday? I know that Big Drama is incredibly quick, but, I truly believe that RA will simply set off of him and put it on every one late in the race. If Big Drama runs his race I would expect him to hang on for a piece of the pie, but and of course I would also expect horses such as Pioneer of the Nile, Papa Clem and Musket Man to be around for a piece as well. I am just interested to hear what some of your opinions and thoughts might be regarding this Fillie and the possibility that she may clearly be the dominant factor/ or not in Preakness 134? Have a Great day today and Good Skill to all. Vinnie __________________ "All human error is impatience; a premature renunciation of method". F. Kafka

05-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#2
Tim Y turf historian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,455	Good but never pressured. Let's see what the match up finds before anointing her the fifth Preakness winning filly. I recall others Silverbulletday, and all those Lukas fillies that were crushed in these races OTHER than Winning Colors who was alone on the lead (AND as my friends at Claiborne told me FULL OF MALE HORMONES to boot) __________________ Albert Einstein:"The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind." Last edited by Tim Y; 05-12-2009 at 12:26 PM.

05-13-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
mikesal57 Grade 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3,952	Who will Calvin Borel ride? __________________ Never bet a favorite doing something for the first time-Harvey Pack

05-13-2009, 10:21 AM	#5
Vinnie Grade 1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 223	Rachel It has been confirmed on TVG and other sites (and Mike Smith himself) that he will be on MTB and Calvin Borel will be riding Rachel Alexandra. It's going to be an exciting race. Have a Great Day guys! Vinnie __________________ "All human error is impatience; a premature renunciation of method". F. Kafka

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