Oaks Dating 2009, Forbidden Love

The boys aren’t the only thing worth paying attention to in May (Team Queen)
Dear 3yo Fillies,
I know it’s tough to get any attention this time year. Your big dance, The Oaks, isn’t anchored to any cohesive racing series and there’s no well promoted grueling prep season… what’s a girl to do? Suck it, pretty much. And seriously, just how much can one obsess over ONE race with a bunch of boys? Jeez.
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that you’re all beautiful, fierce, tough and awesome… and I’m looking forward to your big day. While it may seem like I’m busy checking out the guys in the hallway, it’s because that’s what’s “normal” and “expected”. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I even started a spreadsheet!
Seriously though, I really love you with all my heart no matter how much I talk about those stupid boys… don’t forget that, ok?
Rachel Alexandra:
You’ve got it all… class, style, speed and grace. The only thing that could make you more hot is if you had to battle it out for a win. Maybe then your silly jock will have to pay attention and give you a real ride!
Justwhistledixie:
Perhaps if any 3yo filly can give Miss Rachel Alexandra a reason to work, it’s this stunner. She went wide for the first half of the Bonnie Miss and spotted the front running speedster enough distance to make it seem like she might actually run away with it. But Dixie poured it on, coming wide (again) to put the field away, again. She’s won 5 in a row with 4 of them stakes. Call me crazy but I think I could really fall for this one.
Flying Spur:
Flying Spur’s mom has got it going on! With a mom like Lakeway one has to take notice of this young lady. In 1994 Lakeway won the Las Virgenes, SA Oaks, Hollywood Oaks and Mother Goose, placed in the Oaks and Alabama and STILL holds the record for the Las Virgenes and Mother Goose! (Rachel holds that record now) Of course times were different way back then. Back in the pasture I bet Mother Lakeway used to say “we had to race a LOT more than you’ll ever have to, AND we had to put on our own bridles… AND walk ourselves to cool down!”. “Whatever Mom, can’t you see I’m on the phone? Yeah, is this Rachel Alexdadra? I think I saw your jockey talking to Nan. Hello?”.
Gabby’s Golden Gal:
13 lengths? Nice! I mean I know it’s Sunland Park and all but 13 lengths is what you’d expect a top notch contender to win by under those circumstances. You’re trainer isn’t exactly a slouch either. I also hear you’ve looked impressive in the morning. Being prepared is totally hot!
Tweeter:
With a name like Tweeter I’m already crushing. Did she just move here? I think I’ve only seen her once, and she totally won. I like a mystery, especially a mystery with an awesome name!
Be Fair:
To be fair, I’d have to say that I don’t know enough about you to decide if I think you’re a stone fox or just a another pretty face.
Nan:
Sometimes parents want to make you in to something you’re just not, and that’s not your fault! I’m not sure if dirt is really your thing, but hey, I’ve been wrong before. I’ve just been around the block enough to know that I’d rather wait and see before saying yes to a girl like you.
Stardom Bound:
Can it really be considered a break up when your parents take you out of school to go on a fancy vacation? No one can ever replace you, my dreamy beloved, but I’m still here and the dance is still happening. I hope you won’t hold that against me when you get back!
ZOMG, I can’t believe it. ZENYATTA is going to be there!!! No offense girls but older = hotter (you’ll see soon enough). Keep your eyes on her if you wanna learn a thing to two, she’s the most wicked coolest EVER. Yay!
Posted by dana on Apr 26 2009
Filed Under: Stardom Bound, Rachel Alexandra, Derby/Oaks Dating, Zenyatta, Kentucky Oaks, Derby Trail, 3yo, Racing












Yet another slam dunk. I love these.
I notice there is no mention of your breakup with Stardom Bound though. Are you two not on speaking terms? Want me to pass her a note for you?
This series just cracks me up! Mother Lakeway had me in stitches. More seriously, I’ve been fond of Justwhistledixie for a while now, and I’m glad to see she made “Like Like” with a capital L!
Joe - thx! I’m in total denial re: my break up with Stardom Bound. Just tell her that no matter, I’ll always love her!
(I’m planning on mentioning our break-up my follow-up derby dating post later in the week).
QQ - thx! I think Justwhistledixie is pretty great, training nicely right now too… va va voom!
At school the other day, Stardom Bound slipped me this note and whispered, Pass it along. (Soft whinny.)
Dear Dana,
Is being the very best the only way to your heart? Is being AMONG the finest not good enough? You never seemed to me the high maintenance type.
When I saw Rachel in the locker room, I thought two things: One, Yikes she’s hot but two, I would employ her only in fantasy in the unlikely scenario that things were slow for me and my bespectacled beloved.
GbG, my loyalty to thee transcends championship seasons. I never once thought I’d fear for my title on the day my long white neck could not complete the exacta, or the triple, or—shame!—the superfecta,
Just know that when you recently finished ninth, I never changed my saddlecloth, green, number one, always.
Stardom Bound
P.S. I walked out of this movie…
http://www.crankycritic.com/archive08/posters/rachel_getting_married.jpg
Jailbait.
Damn those double duty jockeys. Men are jerks! Should have got Emma-Jayne or Chantal in to ride.
Madness on Twitter if Tweeter wins.
alright, I added our “break-up”, if you can call it that… wtf?
as always, hilarious and great post!
my money’s on Rachel Alexandra for the win. as for the derby field, i may have to do a coin toss the day of.