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Desert Vixen

1970 - Mare
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Owner(s):

Harry T. Mangurian Jr. -

Trainer:

Thomas Root

Bred:

Florida (USA) by Muriel Vanderbilt Adams - [Add Data]

Pedigree:

In Reality - Desert Trial by Moslem Chief

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8.56/10

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Four in a Row for Forego

One of his greatest achievements was winning the Woodward Stakes in four consecutive years beginning in 1974.Read More

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BrianZipse · Forego wins four consecutive Woodwards ... What is a thoroughbred racing feat that will never be repeated, Alex? · 632 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · One neat fact, is that Forego loaded into the gate in the Kentucky Derby next to Secretariat. They would win HOY 5 times between the two of them. · 632 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Hey, great point CauseForConcern! The amazing 70's ended with Seattle Slew and Affirmed twice as HOY. · 632 days ago ·

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LAZMANNICK · When I look at the great Woodward's of the past it really makes me appreciate the past and the grat horses that USED to run in this race. · 631 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · I agree LAZMANNICK: Forego (4 wins), Kelso (3), Cigar (2), Curlin, Holy Bull, Easy Goer, Rachel, Skip Away, Slew O' Gold (2), Alysheba, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, Precisionist, Damascus, Buckpasser, WHAT A LIST!!! · 631 days ago ·

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johnsnare · What I have to say about Forego? Amazing truly amazing. Not sure we will ever see another Forego. · 388 days ago ·

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Desert Vixen

There is definitely an ignorant person who keeps ranking her and several other great 1970's stars down all the time. If you don't know what a great horse is, don't vote.

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travel_vic · THEY are ignorant of one of the best female runners of all time. There is a great book, reviewed by people in the know and hailed as describing the 70;s for what they were. Called Decade of Champions, it hits the nail on the head. Author Robinson CORRECTLY describes that time as one of the best periods of excellence since the breed was established. · 477 days ago ·

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Desert Vixen

Top competitor during a period of top fillies and mares

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“Sean Avery SCORES!” at Monmouth Park

The Longfellow Stakes at Monmouth Park produced another vintage race call by Triple Crown track announcer Larry Collmus, “Sean Avery coming by the eighth pole with a five length lead, pulling away as they come down to the wire, Sean Avery SCORES!” Read More

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Woodbinemile · I was leaving Woodbine after the Oaks today, and I heard Larry Collmus calling the stretch drive of this race, and when he said Sean Avery SCORES!, EVERYBODY started laughing. Larry is a great caller, cannot wait to hear him call the Belmont, and the Haskell. · 716 days ago ·

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zatt · Gotta love Larry Collmus! And I Loved Desert Vixen ... what a filly! · 716 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · You have to wonder, how much was Collmus hoping for Sean Avert to win, so he could use that line? · 716 days ago ·

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bband · Great stuff. Keep it coming! · 716 days ago ·

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Does Blind Luck Get a Pass Where Rachel Did Not?

I find it interesting that so many people gave me the proverbial business when I suggested that Blind Luck may be starting to show signs of fatigue. A wearing down from her non-stop campaign stretching since her career debut in the Summer of 2009. It was an innocent question after seeing her runner-...Read More

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zatt · I do not see this as a strictly connections factor ... I can only imagine what people will say the first time Uncle Mo loses a race. · 847 days ago ·

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dubby30 · Unfortunately, this has nothing at all to do with Rachel, this has more to do with Jess Jackson and people's hatred of this man than anything the filly did during her career. People hold Jackson to a different standard because he campaigns his horses to be the best of the best at all times colt, filly, 2yr old or whatever. He expects to be able to say at the end of a campaign that I put my horse in a position to define its greatness to the greatest extent. Fans expect more from his horses, other owners and trainers expect more, the media and generally anyone that has anything to do with horse racing all expect Jess Jackson's horses to jump through every hoop available. On the other hand we dont see that type of excellence expected from other owners, its just whatever the other owner would like to do, and there is nothing wrong with that but the debate from many that denigrate Rachel is one that you'll never see again unless the horse is owned by Jess Jackson. Blind Luck is a very nice filly, but she too would have been 20+ lengths back if she had run in the 09 Oaks or Mother Goose. She wouldnt have entered many other races against Rachel and there is nothing wrong with that but the pass that you are referring to here is not directly related to the horse but certainly the connections. This is sad considering male colts are not challenged as much as Rachel. · 847 days ago ·

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Curlin1234 · So well said! I coulnd not believe the naysayers during Rachel's 2010 campaign. Of course the bar was raised incredibly high and expectation were through the roof, but I also thought she ran a good campaign. It was a shame to see her go out on losing note, she was too good for that to happen. I would have loved to see her in the Breeders' Cup! · 847 days ago ·

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RachelAlex · I agree with all you have written, Brian. I cannot definitively say whether any of any of the vitriol that I read on many blogs directed against Rachel was indirectly connected with people's general dislike for Jackson, but I know that people were saying awful things about her throughout her 2010 campaign which were totally undeserved. I am happy to see you writing about her again, though and God, I miss her. · 847 days ago ·

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zatt · I am saddened that many have stated to me that Blind Luck is a better horse than Rachel, and use the 2010 season as proof. While I think there were many causes of this thinking, it simply can not be substantiated with objective reasoning. We did not use to treat our true superstars this way. · 847 days ago ·

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LDP · IMO all RA needed was some rest and then a proper comeback. Instead she sat for about 4 or 5 months, then was rushed to make a prep to make the AB. If she had just been given some more time to properly work up to her 2010 debute she may still have lost or may not have won as dominatingly, but i think she would've been set up for a much better season. Even now, I think if she had been allowed to run in her last two probable starts she would've dominated. The PE was nothing to scoff at. Persistantly was ridden to perfection that day, and TBH, had LAT not been there RA wins, and that same goes for LAT w/o RA. Blind Luck is a wonderful filly and yes I agree she was fatigued and that the track probably had something to do w/ her loss, however, not once was RA so well beaten in 2010 as BL was in her 11' debut. · 847 days ago ·

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jeanetta84 · I think it's pretty damn impressive that she was 1st or 2nd EIGHTEEN out of NINETEEN times! With 14 of the races being graded stakes! · 847 days ago ·

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chris23316 · THANK YOU!!! Brian. How on earth anyone can run a filly like they did Rachel in 2009 is beyond me. And the crowd begs for more? The Preakness, skip a month, then back to back races against more boys of the highest calibre? Thank god Rachel didn't break down on the track. Have these folks ever heard of body soreness and bruising of the hooves? She's a horse, though a magnificent one, she's flesh and blood. She can take just so much. Poor Blind Luck. · 847 days ago ·

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chris23316 · What some folks don't realize is that sometimes RACE HORSES DO NOT WANT TO RACE ANYMORE! Rachel demonstrated what she could accomplish when it was enjoyable to her. Her lackluster tries was her just obeying the humans that control her. The horse in her wanted no part of the game anymore. Good for Rachel. Enjoy your retirement my beautiful girl. Thanks for posing this as a possibility and a reminder to imagine what a race takes away from a horse! · 847 days ago ·

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RachelLover · I'm new to this site and normally do not care to post comment on blogs, etc. However, I just had to leave a comment here to thank you for writing what I have been thinking for months now. I believe history will be kinder to Rachel. And, in agreement with poster RachelAlex, I'm glad someone is talking about RA again and I miss her, too. As for Blind Luck, I'm a big fan and I have to chuckle at a horse who is so determined to win, she dumped her jockey after not winning the race! Thanks for allowing me to post. · 847 days ago ·

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zatt · RachelLover, you are very welcome, and I warmly welcome you to HRN. Thank you for commenting. · 847 days ago ·

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humphrey · Blind Luck is the more classic performer, reacting to and overcoming the pace, not trying to just run away from it. · 847 days ago ·

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dreamingofanna · Yet she falls short a lot. Shes not consistent in her wins. Rachel Alexandra's ability to set blazing fractions, then open up [Example:HASKELL] Would not be more impressive? Blind Luck has never even faced males yet, by that time Rachel Alexandra was a multiple classic winner and HOTY. · 847 days ago ·

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dreamingofanna · Or sit off the pace. · 847 days ago ·

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tiznow · I tend to lean towards two factors...the speed bias and her being tired. I think she would have had a better chance on a more closer/off pace track, but also believe she has to be tired. · 847 days ago ·

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zoee42479 · I agree that Blind Luck would probably enjoy a break. · 847 days ago ·

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bellesforever · Oh Brian..music to my ears.. Rachel would have had to have another unbeaten season to appease many..Blind Luck needs a vacation..what i saw was a tired unhappy horse..not at all her usual self. · 847 days ago ·

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tsap27 · Does anyone know why there are no recorded workouts for boysattosconva..He is suppose to run on sunday · 847 days ago ·

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tsap27 · none recorded since jan13 · 847 days ago ·

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humphrey · Could be at a private farm or worked so slowly that he fell off the tab. · 847 days ago ·

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zatt · Initial word is he is out of the Holy Bull. · 847 days ago ·

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Thead'or · I thought Boys was by Officer? · 847 days ago ·

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zenyatta mondatta · The word is out: Zenyatta to be bred to Bernadini they get a True Nick's rating of A++. very good rating.. · 847 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · Very nicely done zatt.Thanks · 847 days ago ·

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perimeters · BLIND LUCK is being considered for a race on turf for her next start. "We'd prefer the La Canada (S. [G2] at 1 1/8 miles on the main track February 13), but we'll look at the Buena Vista (H. [G2] at one mile on the turf February 21), too," assistant trainer Dan Ward said. "Our ultimate goal is the Apple Blossom (H. [G1] at Oaklawn Park April 15). She's already won over that track and the Apple Blossom is a Grade 1 worth $500,000." · 845 days ago ·

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RachelAlex · I absolutely agree with poster KarenRhodes. There were some nice Z fans but many of them were mean spirited and unbelievably vicious toward Rachel and her accomplishments. The epitome of schadenfreude. · 843 days ago ·

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