Euronymous
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No one backing Zenyatta for the Classic on BF and RVW is into 2.32. Are connections really gonna pussy out on meeting the boys?
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I'd be very surprised if they do, although I guess it's their privilege.
That's pretty shitty . OK last year they were Maktoum animals - this isn't . I cannot see any reason for this at all.
chroniclandlord
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A really rough decision on Jimmy Fortune.
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Jimmy must want to stay at home ride the November Handicap winner.
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Connections could argue though that Fortune has already cost them a Group 1 win abroad with his careless riding, so when a jockey with Dettori's international experience becomes available, I'm not going to castigate them for using hom.
Decision due today:
"The unbeaten 5yo mare jogged twice around the 4f training track adjacent to trainer John Sherreff’s barn at Hollywood Park Monday morning to the satisfaction of her conditioner.
Shirreffs said a final decision as to whether Zenyatta runs in the Classic or Ladies’ Classic will be reached today (Tuesday) after he confers with owners Jerry and Ann Moss.
“The Mosses were in New York the last couple of days and flew home last night,” said Shirreffs of the Beverly Hills residents. “They stopped on the way back and picked up two poodles in Tennessee. Cocoa, their old dog, just passed away.”
Shirreffs said Zenyatta would gallop on the main track here (Tuesday) and, if she is entered in the Classic, ship to Santa Anita Wednesday".
"The unbeaten 5yo mare jogged twice around the 4f training track adjacent to trainer John Sherreff’s barn at Hollywood Park Monday morning to the satisfaction of her conditioner.
Shirreffs said a final decision as to whether Zenyatta runs in the Classic or Ladies’ Classic will be reached today (Tuesday) after he confers with owners Jerry and Ann Moss.
“The Mosses were in New York the last couple of days and flew home last night,” said Shirreffs of the Beverly Hills residents. “They stopped on the way back and picked up two poodles in Tennessee. Cocoa, their old dog, just passed away.”
Shirreffs said Zenyatta would gallop on the main track here (Tuesday) and, if she is entered in the Classic, ship to Santa Anita Wednesday".
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At the Start
The draw for all races begins in less than an hour... 3:30pm Eastern time.
By David Ashforth7.17PM 3 NOV 2009
RIP VAN WINKLE, who has established himself as one of the season's stars despite recurring training problems, is having to deal with a fresh setback during the run up to the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Aidan O'Brien, after a lengthy visit to his Cup runners in the quarantine barn at Santa Anita on Tuesday morning, said: "This horse has had no clean run this year and he hasn't had one this time." The problem is again a foot problem but this time a different foot is affected.
Asked if the problem was serious enough to endanger Rip Van Winkle's appearance in the Classic on Saturday, for which he is 6-4 favourite with William Hill, O'Brien replied: "I hope not. He goes to the track tomorrow and we will see. With Rip Van Winkle it's always been day by day. What he's done up to now I've been amazed that he's been able to do."
Confirming that Mastercraftsman will run in the Dirt Mile, O'Brien explained: "His best form ever was in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last year over six furlongs on fast ground when they went all the way. There was a very impressive Coventry Stakes winner in the field (Art Connoisseur) and he totally blew him out. The reason Mastercraftsman was so impressive, we believe, is that he has so much speed and the pace was so strong. Which Breeders' Cup race is he going to get the most pace? The Dirt Mile."
O'Brien added: "There is always a risk with three-year-olds at this time of year, and both horses have had a hard season, but we are happy with them."
RIP VAN WINKLE, who has established himself as one of the season's stars despite recurring training problems, is having to deal with a fresh setback during the run up to the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Aidan O'Brien, after a lengthy visit to his Cup runners in the quarantine barn at Santa Anita on Tuesday morning, said: "This horse has had no clean run this year and he hasn't had one this time." The problem is again a foot problem but this time a different foot is affected.
Asked if the problem was serious enough to endanger Rip Van Winkle's appearance in the Classic on Saturday, for which he is 6-4 favourite with William Hill, O'Brien replied: "I hope not. He goes to the track tomorrow and we will see. With Rip Van Winkle it's always been day by day. What he's done up to now I've been amazed that he's been able to do."
Confirming that Mastercraftsman will run in the Dirt Mile, O'Brien explained: "His best form ever was in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last year over six furlongs on fast ground when they went all the way. There was a very impressive Coventry Stakes winner in the field (Art Connoisseur) and he totally blew him out. The reason Mastercraftsman was so impressive, we believe, is that he has so much speed and the pace was so strong. Which Breeders' Cup race is he going to get the most pace? The Dirt Mile."
O'Brien added: "There is always a risk with three-year-olds at this time of year, and both horses have had a hard season, but we are happy with them."
Cool thanks...is it viewable online or ATR/RUK?
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At the Start
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Could someone post the draw that Connie and Michael gets when it's available please?
Powerscourt
At the Start
Confirmed Zenyatta runs in the Classic.
2128: 6/1 in the morning line for Rainbow View.
2126: Rainbow View widest of all in eight for the Ladies' Classic. Music Note in seven with Cocoa Beach one inside her. There was a lone boo when it was confirmed Zenyatta would not be heading to the Ladies' Classic. Hope they're still here for the Classic draw.
2124: Frankie Dettori rides Sara Louise for Godolphin who is 9/2 on the m/l. 8/5 Ventura. Theory here is you'll be lucky to see that price.
2123: Defending champion Venture draws nine for the Filly & Mare Sprint.
2118: Midday races from six in the Filly & Mare Turf. She faces Visit (one), Forever Together (two), Rutherine (three), Magical Fantasy (four), Pure Clan (five), Dynaforce (seven) and Maran (eight). Henry Cecil's charge is 4/1 on the morning line. Third favourite.
2215: Champagne d'oro was fleetingly a non-runner in the Juvenile Fillies. Confusion over. She runs from post nine.
2214: John, not Johnny Murtagh, and Lillie Langtry 3/1 on the morning line.
2211: Eight for Lillie Langry in the Juvenile Fillies' Turf. Could have been worse seems the consensus of opinion.
2110: 9-5 Mastery on the morning line. 3s Father Time. Muhannak 12/1 to win for Ryan Moore.
2109: They're rattling through these.
2107: Mastery in six, Father Time in five for the Marathon. Muhannak from two.
2126: Rainbow View widest of all in eight for the Ladies' Classic. Music Note in seven with Cocoa Beach one inside her. There was a lone boo when it was confirmed Zenyatta would not be heading to the Ladies' Classic. Hope they're still here for the Classic draw.
2124: Frankie Dettori rides Sara Louise for Godolphin who is 9/2 on the m/l. 8/5 Ventura. Theory here is you'll be lucky to see that price.
2123: Defending champion Venture draws nine for the Filly & Mare Sprint.
2118: Midday races from six in the Filly & Mare Turf. She faces Visit (one), Forever Together (two), Rutherine (three), Magical Fantasy (four), Pure Clan (five), Dynaforce (seven) and Maran (eight). Henry Cecil's charge is 4/1 on the morning line. Third favourite.
2215: Champagne d'oro was fleetingly a non-runner in the Juvenile Fillies. Confusion over. She runs from post nine.
2214: John, not Johnny Murtagh, and Lillie Langtry 3/1 on the morning line.
2211: Eight for Lillie Langry in the Juvenile Fillies' Turf. Could have been worse seems the consensus of opinion.
2110: 9-5 Mastery on the morning line. 3s Father Time. Muhannak 12/1 to win for Ryan Moore.
2109: They're rattling through these.
2107: Mastery in six, Father Time in five for the Marathon. Muhannak from two.
2139: Fleeting Spirit out in nine for the Sprint.
2138: Frankie Dettori now rides Square Eddie. Morning line price for Strike The Deal is 15/1. It's 8/1 about Lord Shanakill. Desert Code is 20/1 to win it again.
2136: Lord Shanakill in two for the Turf Sprint. Cannonball of interest in six. Kieren Fallon and Strike The Deal are widest of all in 12.
2138: Frankie Dettori now rides Square Eddie. Morning line price for Strike The Deal is 15/1. It's 8/1 about Lord Shanakill. Desert Code is 20/1 to win it again.
2136: Lord Shanakill in two for the Turf Sprint. Cannonball of interest in six. Kieren Fallon and Strike The Deal are widest of all in 12.
Powerscourt
At the Start
Mastercraftsman draws stall 1 ...odds 6/5
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