Comments on: RACHEL ALEXANDRA – 2009 Mother Goose Stakes

By: SxDxTrace

SxDxTrace — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

I have seen Ruffian and this horse is simply astouding, Rachel Alexandra you are something else WOW

By: HannahBay34

HannahBay34 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

Guess what, Deerhunter? There were only 7 horses in the Haskell. And she ran. And she DEMOLISHED THEM. You can’t even recognize talent when it smacks you right in the face. Your ignorance astounds me. Rachel Alexandra is defeating fillies and colts, older and same age… she is the most flexible horse ever. She is simply amazing. I pity you for not recognizing that.

By: barsch63

barsch63 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

Low quality compared to what? Comparing US and European horseracing is an empty exercise. Different history, different geography, different economy, different rules. I’m glad you enjoy European racing. That doesn’t mean you need to put down US racing. Why not learn to appreciate both?

By: psbh

psbh — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

Darcy, you should be cautious before you call people “idiots.” When someone is both rude AND wrong, they look kinda silly.
I never said RA was in the Travers….I was making a joking reference to Quality Road, whom another poster kept calling “the Beast.”

By: sagerider2

sagerider2 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

She also has Imperatrice who is the 2nddam of Secretariat and Sir Gaylord. And Continue who is the 2nddam of Swale.

By: darcyjordan88

darcyjordan88 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

Sorry, I thought you meant Rachel

By: Peachycanyon

Peachycanyon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:08 +0000

overrated filly

By: diangofango

diangofango — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:08 +0000

YES I remember Ruffian, she was magnificent in her own way.
but she broke down and that’s the only faul spot I can find on Ruffian, but also the most important one.
If the legs can’t support the power a horse brings, then how perfect is this horse really.
I’ve read an article that suggest that it was Ruffians breeding that took her life in the end.
both Reviewer and Shenaigans broke a leg and was destroyed.

By: caviar1127

caviar1127 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:08 +0000

Anyone else remembering Ruffian right now?

By: sagerider2

sagerider2 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:08 +0000

Dear EtceteraEtceteraa, I was just pointing out that these type of fillies don’t come along very often. So, yes, you should enjoy.