Rachel Alexander has done it again. The filly survived a late charge from Macho Again to win the Woodward Stakes.
In doing so Rachel Alexander became the first filly to win the race in its 56 runnings and was only the second three year ever to run in the race.
Rachel Alexander wins the Woodward but were left wondering if we will see her race against Zenyatta.
This win marked her nith victory in a row and third against the boys.
She ran the 1 1/8 mile track in 1:48:29 and paid $2.60 on a $2 bet.
This wins just adds to the remarkable and historical year Rachel Alexander has had. Highlights included wiining the Kentucky Oaks by a record 20 1/4 lengths, becoming the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness Stakes, and and beating the boys at the Haskell Inviatational.
As for when Rachel Alexander will race again the answer is unknown. Her owner, Jess Jackson, has already stated she will not race in the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
With this win added to her resume Rachel Alexander has all but wrapped up Horse of the Year honors and would become the first three year old filly since 1944 o take home the honors.
Her main competition for the award is the five year old Zenyatta. There has been much talk of a race involving both horses but as of now it is all just talk.
The most likely scenario for a race would be at the Beldame Stakes on October 3rd at Belmont. Owner Jess Jackson said “If Zenyatta should come to the Beldame that would certainly direct us to that race.” While that is not a guarantee we can all hope to see the race everyone is clamoring for.
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my neice and I have been watching your beautiful horse. we don’t bet but we love to watch rachel run. give her lots of kisses for us.
You have to be at the track and really see her to understand the wonder of this filly. When she gets to the last turn she just stretches out and lopes towards the finish line. If she doesn’t perform well it will be her jock’s fault.She always wants to win and knows she can win. If I was Jackson I would not race her again. She has nothing to prove and she could get hurt. She fell before the Wodword tossing her jock across the track. They didn’t scratch her. If that had happend to Macho, I am sure we would have seen a scratch.
How about a match race between Rachel and Zenyatta?? It would sure bring out the bettors!
she iis the best ,,,,,,I love to warch Racheal Alexander no matter what it is ,,,racing are just lounging around I am a fan of hers and love this horse dearly,,,,,best luck and wishes to my girl………and of course Calvin Borel……Keep her safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!