is the grass any bluer...

is the grass any bluer...
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Friday, May 29, 2009

SuperFilly Rachel Alexandra Needs a Vaycay, Will Not Run in Belmont. Boo-hoo!


by Kim Thomas

Jess Jackson, RACHEL ALEXANDRA's co-owner, announced earlier today that everyone's favorite uber-filly "deserves a well-earned vacation." That means her owners have decided not to race the Kentucky Oaks and Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra in the Belmont Stakes.

This move will open the way for jockey Calvin Borel to again ride Mine That Bird, who of course won the Kentucky Derby. Media types are calling it an effort for Borel to win his own "personal" Triple Crown.

I love Calvin Borel. I love MINE THAT BIRD. I love the Belmont. I wish him and the MINE THAT BIRD camp all the best. However, I am really disappointed that RACHEL ALEXANDRA will not run in the third race of what I would call the Triple Tiara. People think I'm silly, but I wanted to see her whip out a big ol' can of Thoroughbred whup-ass again and beat the boys in the mile and half race that is a spectacular show of might, strength and endurance.I do have a great deal of respect for Jess Jackson and RACHEL ALEXANDRA's other owners who have the heart to do what's right for the filly instead of for themselves. Good on them!

pray for peace, y'all,
Kimmy



From the AP: Rachel Alexandra, the first filly to win the Preakness in 85 years, had been set to work out Monday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and no announcement was expected until after that. But Jackson explained she simply needed a rest after running - and winning - four graded stakes races since March 14, including a dominating victory in the Kentucky Oaks.

"We know the media and many fans would have liked to see her run in the Belmont Stakes - we feel the same," Jackson said in a statement. "But all of us sincerely interested in the horse must agree that we only want to see her run when it is best for her. While she is in great shape, having strong works, and recovering well from her amazing performances, we feel Rachel deserves a well-earned vacation."





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