Rachel Alexandra Runs Like A Girl!

8 September, 2009

Typically a huge fan of any horse-related sport, I shocked myself by missing immediate coverage on the Saratoga Springs race this past Saturday. Many thanks to ESPN and Dish Network for getting the news to me post-event.

Wonder-filly Rachel Alexandra won her race, beating out the fast-paced field of boys, and becoming the first-ever girl to take the title since the race’s inception some 56 years ago! The incredibly talented 3 year old girl has been making headlines since current owner, Jess Jackson, entered her in the Preakness. Her win at that race, with jockey Calvin Borel, made her the first filly to take the title in over 80 years. Following in the remarkable hoof prints of Ruffian and Personal Ensign, Rachel Alexandra really runs like a girl!