before or after the alabama?

So, what are the odds that Rags to Riches even makes it to the Alabama before announcement of her retirement? DRF reports on the filly checking out okay with the Irish vet that came in for Tabor to give her the once over. I'd put it at even money that they pull the plug before the race and, say, about 3-1 that Tabor and Co. announce the reason for her recent form is that she's mysteriously developed male reproductive organs. Well, at least we'll have her standing for $150,000 a session next year at Coolmore - just a little something to help take some of the sting out of the loss for her fans, they'll say. I'm telling you, don't be surprised if it plays out like this....