As of this moment, the Classic is on the table. From the DRF
http://www.drf.com/news/article/108019.html
The win led to an instant discussion about whether Zenyatta will start in the Breeders’ Cup Classic against males on Nov. 7, or defend her title in the BC Ladies’ Classic the preceding day. No answers were immediately forthcoming from Team Zenyatta.
“I think the horse will make the decision,” owner Jerry Moss said in the winner’s circle.
I cant really get into Zenyatta either. For some reason, she just doesnt inspire me. Of course, I cant deny her talent or accomplishments, but honestly her races are really not very exciting, especially this year- second rate fields and she runs exactly the same way every time, lumbering up on the outside and only in CA. It would be really neat to see her challenged in some way, see what she can do. It would have been awesome to have her run at Saratoga.
It seems the main thing they care about is her record so I doubt they will run her in the Classic. I dont think she would win the Classic- its hard to say though based on how she’s been running this year, because her competitors are so weak and she does just enough to win.
Rachel, on the other hand, I’ve been watching racing for 30 years and there is just something incredible about her. I think the way she lays everything on the line every time. I also think that her campaign was wonderful for the fans.
As expected the Breeders Cup Classic is more of a possibility however she’s never taken on the boys and the BCC could have some really unknown shooters in the fight.
“Both races are very much open to discussion,” Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs said Monday morning. “It will depend on who’s coming, the size of the field.”
John Shirreffs on Sunday morning was savoring the Lady’s Secret, in which Zenyatta equalled the win streak of Personal Ensign and received a rousing cheer when she returned to the winner’s circle.
“It was really special because Zenyatta equaled Personal Ensign’s record,” Shirreffs said.
The only disappointing aspect of the day for the Mosses and Shirreffs was that a half-hour before the Lady’s Secret, Tiago finished last in the Goodwood Stakes.
“He’s not the same horse right now,” John Shirreffs said.
The Classic is coming up chalky and that might be their best bet to keep her undefeated. The Distaff division is strong this year, and I think she could be more vulnerable there - I especially have doubts that she could run down Careless Jewel while giving her weight. That is one freaky fast talented filly.
It seems that Zenyatta has recovered nicely from her last race (from Bloodhorse):
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/53224/zenyatta-sends-right-message-in-final-bc-work
No decision yet however.
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Fantastic news!! May a trend will beging to keep horses in training.:eek:[/QUOTE]
To do that, they’d have to start paying more attention to their breeding. BAD FEET. >.<
It sounds like the breeding plan includes real time off for next year. She didn’t catch this year with AP Indy so the thinking is she needs to rest and not be racing fit. She will be bred to Medaglio D’Oro next season around March/April.
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It sounds like the breeding plan includes real time off for next year. She didn’t catch this year with AP Indy so the thinking is she needs to rest and not be racing fit. She will be bred to Medaglio D’Oro next season around March/April.[/QUOTE]
Are you sure? When was she in KY long enough to be mated to AP Indy and why has no one ever spoke of this before? I am sure it would have been huge news.
Ok answering my own question here. Zenyatta was NOT bred to anyone this year as I suspected. No way in hell they could keep that one from the media especially since the only time she was anywhere near the vicinity of A P Indy was derby time when the whole racing world is under a microscope. They did breed Unbridled Belle to him, maybe that is what you were thinking?
Zenyatta is favored 5-2 in the Classic.
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Zenyatta is favored 5-2 in the Classic.[/QUOTE]
Woohoo!! I now have a favorite! :yes:
Good Luck Zenyatta!!! :):):):):):)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!
She’ll certainly earn her stripes if she does find victory in the BCC
Some points to consider, good or bad:
It will be interesting to see who sits farther off the pace Zenyatta or MTB…
Great points to consider. I’m curious to know if Mike will have her closer up in the early go.
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Great points to consider. I’m curious to know if Mike will have her closer up in the early go.[/QUOTE]
Actually one of those stats was incorrect - she faced 11 in her very first start. My error for that.
I wouldn’t recommend any horse be taken out of their routine style unless thats the way she’s been trained as of late. From the video I saw of her last work she isn’t been conditioned to do so. It will be a race to the finish …
I know she is going to have to run big to win the BCC but it would be awesome to see her eat up the ground with that huge stride and win!!!
I completely agree, but will be so interested to see if there is anything different with his approach.
Good Luck Zenyatta!
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I completely agree, but will be so interested to see if there is anything different with his approach.
Good Luck Zenyatta![/QUOTE]
I’m a bundle of nerves alreay!!! GO GIRL GO!!!
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