The Casual Fan: Don't Be Dumb Girl

Friday, October 16, 2009

Don't Be Dumb Girl

Ok...for those of you who don't know...I love Zenyatta. I think she owns her competition even in her 'off' days, is fun to watch, and hands down a true beauty....but I don't think she can beat the Breeder's Cup Boys.

I'm sorry girl, I love ya, but I really hope your racing connections put you for the sure win in the Ladies' Classic. Not saying I would love to see her take on the boys, but now is not the time. This just reminds me a bit too much of Azeri. 2002 BC Distaff...Azeria kicks total ass...no questions asked...takes a break...starts a winning streak in 2003....takes on the guys in the BC Classic....performs decently...but loses...I want to say 6th? Anyway, she could have easily won against the gals...I know people want to prove something...but don't be dumb. Race your horse where they should be raced. Maybe it would just be my shabby, inexperienced owning skills...but I would go for the sure thing in the Breeder's Cup...especially this year...there are too many talented colts and horses in the Classic to risk it all.

But maybe that's just me.

Zenyatta...despite where you go...kick ass!

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2 comments:

AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Have you actually *seen* Zenyatta up close? The male horses look like shetland ponies next to her! To not risk it all would be a sorry end to her, and a real insult to her talents. This is a perfect horse. It's not about statistics, it is about cajones (yeah, I know she's a girl). The only real competition is Conduit if he runs. She has won the ladies classic (last year) and she needs to proove that she is the best in the world by running in the Classic. She has absolutly no need to proove she is the world's best female horse-- she now needs to proove she is the worlds best horse. -- best wishes with your blog
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ClaripetOctober 25, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Well, we'll see what happens. They are still talking about running her in the Classic. It just seems odd that a sport based mostly on money would take such a risk. *shrugs* If she runs, I hope she wins.

Are they really lookiing at Conduit in the Classic? Why not the Turf? Same agrument I guess. >.<

Thanks for the wishes.
Happy Racing. ^_^
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Confused?

Connections-> The people that "belong" to the horse: owner, trainer, and jockey usually.
Breeders' Cup--> A series of races in which the best of the best compete. Usually a win here results in an Eclipse Award.
Ecplise Award--> Awards given out at the end of the racing season naming the top horses and people in different fields.
Triple Crown-->A series of three races for colts and fillys age three. If a single horse wins all three of these races it is considered a magnificent feat.
Kentucky Derby-->The first race in the Triple Crown. Arguably the biggest race in the USA and most watched by Americans.
Preakness Stakes-->Second and shortest race in the Triple Crown.
Belmont Stakes-->Third and longest race in the Triple Crown.
Dam-->A horse's mother.
Sire-->A horse's father.
Gelding-->Castrated Male horse of any age.
Stud-->Male horse that is being used for breeding purposes.
Stallion/"Horse"--> Male horse five years old or over. "Horse" can refer to age or the general term. Usually I will be using the general sense of the word not the sex.
Colt--> Male horse 4 years old or under.
Mare--> Female horse 5 years old or over.
Filly--> Female horse four years old or under.
Quarter Horse--> Breed of horse usually associated with ranchwork but also races.
Thoroughbred--> Breed of horse usually associated with racing.