In the Stretch
– A reminder: Deadline for entry in the SAFC DIY marketing presentation contest is two days* away! All the details, including that of our amazing prize, can be found here. And keep those submissions coming …
– As Patrick notes, the online horseplayers task force presentation for the NTRA marketing summit next week is done, a big relief for all involved. Since there’s so much to talk about, and we only have 90 minutes on Monday, I’ll be posting a couple items here later this week related to some of the issues we’ll be discussing out in Vegas.
– This really is a year of amazing distaff talents: Across the Atlantic, Zarkava is the overwhelming early favorite for the Arc next month, with British bookmakers slashing ante-post odds on the super filly with the killer kick to anywhere from 6-4 to 2-1, following her track record-equaling performance at Longchamp on Sunday. Despite missing the break, stumbling, and trailing the field into the final turn, Zarkava won the 1 1/2 mile Prix Vermeille drawing away:
So good was her win, talk now is that only heavy ground might prevent her taking the Arc. “We would be reluctant to run her if it came up very soft,” said Zarkava’s owner, the Aga Khan. Let’s hope for little rain.
– The MassCap draws near and Whitney winner Commentator has been made the 122 pound highweight for Suffolk Down’s signature race (won last year by Brass Hat). Entries will be drawn Wednesday.
* Deadline may possibly be extended, per this comment.
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