Rachel Alexandra - 2009 Haskell Invitational Stakes

Rachel Alexandra turned in yet another dominating performance in a campaign for the ages when she captured the $1.25 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) on a sloppy track at Monmouth Park before a crowd of 37,009 Aug. 2.
With regular rider Calvin Borel at the controls, Rachel Alexandra raced three-wide just off the pacesetter Munnings , took charge leaving the final turn and drew off under some left-handed urging to win by six lengths. It was her second win over males -- she won the Preakness (gr. I) May 16 -- and improved her record to seven-for-seven in 2009. She has won eight races in a row.
The impressive winning time for the 1 1/8-mile test was 1:47 21, just two ticks off the track mark set by Spend a Buck in 1985 (1:46.80). Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Summer Bird finished second, with two-time grade II winner Munnings third.
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[@anbd1952]

My friends and I, who decided to go to Monmouth to see the "super filly", were stuck on the Jersey Turnpike for hours that day. Having left DC at 11 am, we finally made it to the track with 9 minutes to post. We ran into the track and found a place to stand along the rail near the finish line. The people standing next to us had driven up from Richmond, hoping to see greatness. We all saw it that day. When she came down the stretch, out in front, everyone was weeping. I'll never forget it.

[@donaldsheeley184]

Thought maybe that ride home on that dreaded turnpike aided in the volume of tears. Lol. Lucky for you to see her race.

[@aidanjoyce3248]

Shes an american hero goddamnit.

[@richardk6196]

Awesome story-Thanks for sharing it

[@joeshmoe781]

Super filly? Ever see a nice horse run?

[@richardk6196]

@@joeshmoe781 Yes, he did that day. She went right into the HOF.

[@richardk6196]

This race is often forgotten because of the Oaks, Preakness and Woodward. Never fails, Rachel leaves me shaking my head. A huge hat tip to Borel who fit her perfectly. Asmussen and Jackson were so wise to retain his services after the sale.

[@vegasj305]

11 years later and the horses she beat that day were no pushovers and to almost set a track record in the slop is amazing!!

[@georgepravata7630]

¹

[@georgepravata7630]

Great race

[@jimmymalone9139]

SHES NOT A GOOD HORSE. AMERICAN RACING RUBBISH. WANT HORSES. COME TO IRELAND. ANERICAN JOCKEYS A JOKE

[@bkras483]

I never forget any of her male races. They all count to show who was the better that year.

[@iheartpanic00]

She takes my breath away. I love you so much Rachel!

[@pocahon8460]

Makes u cry with sheer admiration

[@roberttrail7013]

This never gets old. I believe this is her most impressive victory. I really miss her.

[@christianburk4133]

Robert Trail I think it’s her second most impressive race and the Woodward was the most impressive because she beat older males and the fractions for each quarter were ridiculous

[@AlexSmith-rw3je]

Alex. Special horse, special jockey. Lethal combo.

[@kevinwilson3337]

@@christianburk4133 nope, the Kentucky oaks was her best . She destroyed that field

[@silvereyedstacker1842]

@@kevinwilson3337 IMO, her Mother Goose was the most impressive. She solidified her status as the greatest filly of all time in that race. People often forget that race.

[@richardallen1253]

​, she set a new stakes record for the Mother Goose, eclipsing the Legendary Ruffian

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

Gives me chills and I still want to cry like I did when I watched her win it on TV.

[@IrieIFL]

The best Haskell I've been at. Exciting

[@anbd1952]

All these years later, I remember arriving at Monmouth Park only a few minutes before the race went off, having been stuck in NJ Turnpike shore traffic for hours. We made it to the rail just past the finish line, never got to our seats, as the race went off. When she came down the stretch so far ahead and pulling away, I began to cry - so did the woman standing next to me, who drove up from Virginia just to see her. What a great, great filly. IMO she was mismanaged after her 3yo season.

[@Rick-rl1ss]

"HERE'S A FILLY FOR THE AGES! A HASKELL LEGEND! RACHEL ALEXANDRA DID IT!" This call from Larry Collmus is amongst my favorites ever.

[@santiagomacahilas2922]

She would've never of beaten ZENYATTA....ZENYATTA crushed Mine That Bird who only lost by a half length to Rachael in a mile and three sixteenth extra quarter of a mile and Mind That Bird beats her don't get me wrong she's a very good horse and yeah I'd put her behind Ruffian too and I'd put Ruffian behind ZENYATTA matter of fact I'd put alot of them behind ZENYATTA including Princess Rooney The great Lady's Secret everybody's behind ZENYATTA

[@Rick-rl1ss]

santiago macahilas Shame they never faced each other. Even if they had the Zenyatta vs Rachel debate would've gone on forever. We're fortunate to have seen two great racehorses either way.

[@santiagomacahilas2922]

Rick Legend Rachel had one good year that was it and she got beat by ZENYATTA'S stablemate Zardana who isn't even #2 in the Sherriffs barn I believe Life Is Sweet was #2 and she might of even ran Rachel down Rachel is a good horse but she's no ZENYATTA you can put Ruffian Rachel Songbird Winning Colors Bayakoa Personal Ensign Lady's Secret and Prices Rooney All in one race and ZENYATTA would've ran them all down ....for one if they were all in one race there would've been way too much speed in the race they would've killed each other up front and Ruffian would've been the rabbit

[@reallytooy3187]

Oh PLEASE, Zenyatta would have gotten crushed by Ruffian, RA, PE, and Secret. Zen never faced any hard competition and did not accomplish half of what RA did, the field she beat in the classic was a dude. And when she faced harder she LOST. She raced in more races but those races were against weak fillies. Not close to being challenged and winning like R.A

[@Rick-rl1ss]

Really Tooy Unfortunately we'll never know for sure who would come out on top. Would be an incredible race to witness. Throw in Beholder and Songbird as well. Heck while we're at it we may as well put all 12 triple crown winners into a race, sit back and enjoy!

[@RockStarArtists]

She took off like a rocket heading for home. I’ll never ever forget this legendary filly. Zenyatta was great too. But I don’t know if Zenyatta would have caught Rachel even with her tremendous closing power.

[@Psyfi85]

Or Ruffian, hard to say exactly who would win. Zenyatta was just retired officially as broodmare, guess Rachel reminds me of her.

[@michaelrandall9319]

Would have been tremendous to see the 2 race against each other!

[@RockStarArtists]

@@michaelrandall9319 that would have been something special. I would have to pick Rachel Alexandra. But it’s Ruffian , Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta, Personal Ensign, Black Caviar and Genuine Risk. My order. Lol. Top 3 is a toss up

[@gpipeline]

She sure would have. Rachel Alexandra's owners were afraid of Zenyatta.

[@gpipeline]

@@RockStarArtistsI would put Rachel Alexandra near the bottom of that list.

[@annagarza7299]

I love watching Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta ❤️ it’s a shame that these 2 female horses never raced against other

[@Dloomis494]

That was truly amazing.

[@norazmankhali6294]

that is real.she so perrrrrr fection👌

[@MrCurtis61]

Zenyatta would have beat her!

[@RHDB324]

“Munnings is second, Summer Bird, Papa Clem, but it’s RACHEL ALEXANDRA! By the 1/16ths pole, she’s six lengths out in front! HERE’S A FILLY FOR THE AGES, A HASKELL LEGEND, RACHEL ALEXANDRA DID IT! Summer Bird was six lengths behind her on the wire!” Goosebumps man, the great Larry Collmus with a call for the ages

[@Strongbid]

One of the best ever... she destroyed this field and just misses the track record! Rachel Alexandra no question one of the greatest racehorses of all time...period.

[@kimkearney5419]

@Chris hughes You have no idea who was in that field, do you? You are an absolute idiot

[@auletjohnast03638]

Thomas Stevens, How many tripple crowns did she win?

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

@@auletjohnast03638 a Triple Crown can only be won once per horse.

[@richardk6196]

All these years later-Chills!

[@richardk6196]

4 Years after my initial comment and STILL chills! Somehow, I forgot how she rated just off the pace and just missed the track record in the slop! Wish you could have had more than 2 foals, but 2 is better than none. Hopefully Rachel's Valentina can have a foal for the ages at some point.

[@liambolt4977]

Zenyatta, Ruffian, Rachel Alexandra Best female horse Forever engraved in the history of horse racing 🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤

[@boswindle9050]

Don't u ever put RA in the category with those other two all time greats

[@LukeParks123]

@@boswindle9050 She was just as good

[@boswindle9050]

@@LukeParks123 nope. She got chased down and passed by several female horses. Including Zenyatta stablemate Zardana.. Now go look at Zenyatta 17th race and she what she does to Zardana.

[@boswindle9050]

Zardana chased her down and beat her. No female horse ever chased down let alone beat Zenyatta or Ruffian

[@jasonm921]

People forget Summer Bird was exceptional on a wet track and she just pulled away.

[@jetshull]

love borels style, flipping that crop.

[@destriemcgowan3416]

Great jockey:Calvin Borel

[@caesarfiorini]

Munnings has become a heckuva stallion

[@terrydodson9884]

Omg! I forgot how great this race was!

[@mariabykofsky4502]

I never get tired watching Rachel Alexandra's winning at the Haskell. Rachel is truly a magnificent filly...

[@zedmarlen]

Why was it always so hard to say "AlexandRA" instead of "Alexander" throughout her career? Every call, more than half the time, they say "Alexander".

[@padmanabhapadmanabha1858]

Well-done Rechel Alexander

[@juliehertz8768]

SHE IS TRULY ONE OF THE GREATS, I PUT HER RIGHT BEHIND RUFFIAN. THE NEW GREAT ONE TO WATCH IS SONGBIRD, SHE IS RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE GREATS.

[@rebecca94503]

I can't wait for Songbird's next start!

[@supersolo6]

Totally agree with all of that. Ruffian vs Rachel would be a joy to watch if they were contemporaries. As for Songbird, she's very similar to Rachel (makes sense as they are "sisters"), but her fever and not racing boys have unfortunately slowed what could have been a monster 3 y.o. campaign.

[@mamabear160]

Perhaps if the rest of her career had been as good as her 3 year old season. She is not superior to Ruffian, Zenyatta, Genuine Risk or Personal Ensign. Rachel didn't display the longevity or the consistency to attain that level of greatness. She ducked Zenyatta at the Blossom because her connections knew she couldn't beat Zenyatta after getting trounced by Zenyatta's stablemate. Great horse, not legendary.

[@JohnSmith-td6dn]

We'll never know what this horse could have done. After her 3 yr old season they let stand in a stall for 7 months, gain a ton of weight. Then rushed her back without any real training the fact that she did as well as she did without breaking down is a wonder in itself. I believe all of her stupid connections should have been brought up on charges. What a waste. She was a freak, just flat out fast, faster than Ruffian and she didn't break down. Faster Than Zen and much more of a race horse. Zen was a pet, another horse we will never know what she was really made of. Her connections afraid to lose.These great horse ruined by stupid people, sad... (JMHO) Rachel head and shoulders above the rest...

[@reallytooy3187]

That's false, they knew she was not in great shape and were not going to push her in a race she had not chance in. RA would have left Zen in the dust had the ever met. Zen never came close in the competition RA faced, did not do jack in the oaks, preakness, wood, etc... Sure she's good, but she was never challenged let alone with boys like RA was, and when she did she lost.

[@williamdunphy352]

1/4-22.4 1/2-46.2 3/4-1:09.4 Finish-1:47.1

[@junioradam8073]

Zenyatta will have had trouble catching Rachel on this Haskell day but perhaps another time for Zenyatta actually puts on wings for the final two furlongs in all of her races what an animal

[@South3West77]

Both Rachel Alexander, And Zenyatta in the same year, amazing.

[@newstarcadefan]

I remember this...she dominated. Espcially after the Preakness when she dominated that race as well.

[@tombrady7616]

She got LUCKY in the Preakness and barely won 😂😂😂

[@tombrady7616]

@TMS2021 Camilla J yes she did. But she got LUCKY. Didn't DOMINATE CLOWN... STFD.😂😂😂😂

[@tombrady7616]

@TMS2021 Camilla J . Maybe you should go watch the Preakness again lol, & yes I'm a Zenyatta fan. 19-1 NO BRAINER🙈🙈😂😂😂😂

[@newstarcadefan]

@@tombrady7616 I'm not going to lie...Had Zenyatta had a chance...she'd been the first one to do the grand slam instead of of American Pharoah.

[@tombrady7616]

@@newstarcadefan unfortunately. That would mean her competing against males,in the triple Crown races,& the Breeders cup classic. Fortunately for AP, Beholder got scratched. She would have destroyed him

[@Celal7411]

GOOSE BUMPS.

[@norazmankhali6294]

its could be tiger bumb🤣🤣that is so u ny

[@hoosacmusicman9108]

It was close. Rachel Alexandra finished 2nd to Persistently by a length in the 1 1/4 Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga in 2010. It was her last race.

[@geoffreywallace9432]

Rachel Alexandra vs Zenyatta. Race of the decade.

[@rebecca94503]

She's unbelievable!

[@rafaelramos7827]

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[@auletjohnast03638]

THERE'S NOT A BETTER OR FASTER HORSE THAN SECRETARIAT!

[@ccrites123]

Secretariat lost 4 times

[@auletjohnast03638]

@TMS2021 Camilla J, Secretariat: The Greatest ever!

[@auletjohnast03638]

@@ccrites123 , Do research and learn how he lost those three times.

[@RockStarArtists]

Rachel Alexandra is a filly. No one said that she could beat the mighty secretariet. So this is a bad comparison. But I’ll say this, she would give him a run for the money. She’s whipped ass on all the males she has faced.

[@200991602]

Rachel Alexandra should have been in the entire Triple Crown races.

[@Caroni100]

Rachel Alexandra (January 29, 2006 - ) * Sire: Medaglia D´Oro * Grandsire: El Prado * Dam: Lotta Kim * Abuelo materno: Roar * Sex: Mare * Breeder: Dolphus C. Morrison * Owners: Dolphus C. Morrison & Stonestreet Stables * Trainers: Hal Wiggins Steve Asmussen * 19 Starts * 13 Wins * 5 Seconds * 0 Third * $ 3,506,730 earned * Second filly to win Preakness Stakes since Nellie Morse in 1924 * 2009 American Champion 3-Year-Old Filly * 2009 American Horse of the Year * Inducted to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2016 Greetings from Venezuela. Rachel Alexandra (29 de Enero, 2006 - ) * Padre: Medaglia D´Oro * Abuelo paterno: El Prado * Madre: Lotta Kim * Abuelo materno: Roar * Sexo: Yegua * Criador: Dolphus C. Morrison * Propietarios: Dolphus C. Morrison & Stonestreet Stables * Entrenadores: Hal Wiggins Steve Asmussen * 19 Salidas * 13 Primeros * 5 Segundos * 0 Terceros * $ 3,506,730 producidos * Segunda yegua en ganar el Preakness Stakes desde Nellie Morse en 1924 * Campeona Tresañera de Estados Unidos 2009 * Caballo del Año en Estados Unidos 2009 * Exaltada al Museo Nacional de las Carreras y Salón de la Fama en 2016 Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@forrestmeadows9584]

What a mare! I would have loved to see her and Zenyatta run against each other.

[@boswindle9050]

They didn't bring Rachel Alexandra to the 2009 Breeder's Cup Classic for a reason. Zenyatta would have beat the shit out of her

[@sammyholdem2492]

Zenyatta scared Rachael and her terrified connections

[@sammyholdem2492]

@@boswindle9050 you know that's right

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

Not necessarily. Any horse can get stuck behind other horses or trapped along the rail. The fastest horse doesn't always win.

[@albertorodriguez2205]

Se habrá enfrentado a Zenyatta??? Ambas son excelentes

[@dmenkhau]

And she has a great jockey, too. Notice he doesn't smack her with the whip, he just waves it within her sight range.

[@santiagomacahilas2922]

dmenkhau half the time Mike Smith never even pulled the whip out on ZENYATTA they said she could of carried a piano in her mouth she'd still win with her ears pricked

[@robertdimitt7716]

What race did you watch? Borelli whipped her several times

[@gerrin1530]

I wonder how could people see something right on their face and see it completely different of how it really happen, unless he’s been facetious. Borel clearly hit her multiple times and rode her hard all the way through the wire, when she was winning easily. She could have won in hands and easy too.

[@dwayneanderson7108]

Would have been interesting to see her and Zenyatta and Ruffian run against each other...

[@jameschan1791]

Rachel chose NOT to run against a better horse, Zenyatta.

[@silvereyedstacker1842]

@@jameschan1791 No. Zenyatta was the greatest mare of all time at 1 1/4. She never would have caught Rachel at 1 1/8. Both were phenomenal. I think both were at least 4 lengths better than Ruffian at their best distances on their best days.

[@ooee7855]

Hope They Can Breed To Rachel Again 1 Day!! With A Strong Speed Stallion Like GhostZapper or Pharoah Would Be Nice

[@salicemccool9268]

I'm pretty sure that's a risk that will never be taken; I sure *hope* it won't. Such a shame she had to go through what she did, and what a relief when she pulled through.

[@willrenoit5218]

oo ee I know it sounds crazy but tapit or kittens joy ... imagine a Rachel who could turf

[@UFCtrumpsboxing]

Man o Man, the horse and the jockey that rode her man o man

[@kemosabe6693]

She seems to know exactly what she’s doing . 👏😄

[@juliehertz8768]

SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED LIKE THE GREATEST FILLY OF ALL TIMES RUFFIAN. I PUT RACHEL RIGHT BEHIND RUFFIAN.

[@kellyshahan2550]

So do I. I imagine Ruffian telling Rachel “show them what your made of and run to the finish line”

[@Jean0987654321]

Track announcer: Larry Collmus

[@mcteeosupreme]

Rachel Alexandra, Rags To Riches, and shouts to Eight Belles r.i.p. Love the phillies

[@4orrcountry]

What does baseball have to do with this race?

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

At her best, how do you beat this horse? lol She had great tactical speed, or could be on the engine, and was classy enough to put up super fast fractions, and still hold on. A great as Zenyatta is, who I think is the greatest filly of all time, she might not have been able to beat this horse. God its a shame they couldnt figure out a way to get those two together.

[@garyaustin8595]

You are absolutely correct. Only Secretariats 3 year old campaign & Spectacular Bids 4 year old campaign match Rachels 3 year old campaign. Too bad they took Rachel out of training for 6 months. Not the same after. She was the Monster Goddess. Miss Universe!!!

[@michaellucas669]

They tried , Rachel's connections ducked zenyatta in the biggest race of the year

[@silvereyedstacker1842]

I think it depended on the the distance. RA at 1 1/8 and Zenyatta at 1 1/4. Both amazing legends.

[@ericscism2690]

A muddy track, grade I stakes company, the only filly in the field. So what does she do? She wins by six lengths.

[@valerieteti1755]

In 2013 beautiful Summer Bird died young of colic at age 7 in Japan. 😢😢

[@mariabykofsky4502]

RIP beautiful Summer Bird💕....

[@kimkearney5419]

Well, what was that horse doing in Japan in the first place.

[@valerieteti1755]

kim kearney He was sold to them for stud duty.

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Please don't mention how Ferdinand died in Japan, very sad story.. But if u can stomach it, u see the reason racehorses deserve retirement homes...

[@Sharfox52]

@@chrispafrieddreams9118 After that they implemented the buy back clauses

[@jamielong9437]

To me Munnings looks like rags to riches with the same silks and marking on his face.

[@salicemccool9268]

To me, too! I confused them at the start of the race.

[@109367]

How can you confuse Munnings for Rags to Riches when the second horse wasn't even in the race?

[@santiagomacahilas2922]

there's no confusing ZENYATTA she just towers over the rest of the field she's A ONE-OF-A-KIND ONE FOR THE AGES ONE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET

[@richardk6196]

@@109367 He's referring to their looks. Both incredibly handsome chestnut's with a huge white blaze.

[@monomoygirl9562]

same color, same face marking, same bridle, same silks....

[@NoName-hs3sf]

I would have loved to see Rachel vs Zenyata! I have to go with Zenyata.

[@DetelinaGeorgieva-k1z]

Good Luck jockeys sport horse Rachel Alexandra, USA

[@brandonjones7054]

WoW

[@karaamundson3964]

Miss RA f'in' killin' it

[@tombrady7616]

I was there that day. Met TS from TVG. she caught a weak field

[@caesarfiorini]

TS meaning transsexual?

[@williamdunphy352]

Race Call: Larry Collmus.

[@kaeseemcdoogle]

Boys. It’s Rachel AlexanDRA!!!🤦🏼‍♀️

[@derekparise]

❤Rachel.

[@Matty11209]

I keep hoping that Paul LoDuca will learn how to pronounce her name correctly.

[@Alecramsay1227]

She was sold after the Oaks, her owner at that time didn't believe in running filly against males, that's why she didn't run in the Derby

[@marysueeasteregg]

True. And her record going into her spectacular Oaks was 9:6-2-0. She was obviously an excellent filly, she had won four stakes (in a row) prior to the Kentucky Oaks, but none of them had been a G1. (I wonder if her original owners would have been open to running a filly against males at 4 years old? Some owners who shy away from sending 3-yr-old fillies against males are open to that. Zenyatta didn't tackle males until she was fully grown at 5.)

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

She didn't start her career until 4 yr. Old had the super patient trainer and the perfect owners..

[@pocahon8460]

The commentators can't even say her name they are calling her Alexander. Wow what a boo boo

[@melpi4891]

why decide? all horses are great

[@qhsperson]

Amen.

[@nemomarlen8261]

Ooo they should run the breeders cup next year at lonestar

[@SESELaGrange]

Who is your favorite race horse? Mine is ruffian RIP love u beautiful girl!

[@qhsperson]

Dr. Fager.

[@nickperez7553]

John Henry, the legendary gelding, him,

[@manuelmedina891]

Go for wand Was great..i was there, when she past away at the finish line against bayoka.. In the breeders cup

[@manuelmedina891]

Sunday Silence

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Citation, he won the triple crown and won the Jersey stakes ( I believe now this race) BETWEEN THE PREAKNESS AND THE BELMONT! Out of horses I followed, Zenatta and Alysheba hon. Men. Best Pal BC he was a Cal-bred( 2nd in the derby)

[@randallmartin2549]

How many times did the one guy say Alexander? Pathetic he can’t say her name properly.

[@4orrcountry]

It was TWO commentators who REPEATEDLY mispronounced Rachel's name - inexcusable considering her star power in 2009.

[@raulcapetillo1087]

Why whip

[@sSeSs808]

So if RA & Zenyatta raced who would of won?

[@Iwastherein1969]

+Shean M Rachel ALexandra....why ? tactical speed....RA would always be ahead of Zenyatta at every call and I have yet to see anyone, even colts, making up any ground on RA in the stretch.....Rachel Alexandra is the Queen

[@81Calvarez]

+Shean M Zenyatta in 1and 1/4 mile will be destroy to RA. In one mile, RA be the winner.

[@Iwastherein1969]

+Carlos Alvarez Rachael Alexandra would beat Zenyatta at any distance from 4 furlongs to 3 miles...Alexandra is the greatest filly ever

[@81Calvarez]

I don't know... For me Zenyatta was the better horse in USA between 2009 and 2010. For any razons Rachel never be a contenders for BCC. The most important race in America.

[@SkyPantherr]

+Iwastherein1969 lol that is the funniest thing I have read all day.

[@JAGUAR230]

Wow 🏇🏻

[@watchgoose]

commentator keeps saying :AlexandER" instead of "AlexandRA">

[@bessmulholland5805]

Their not doing bad for a sloppy track,see only a woman would win.........only woman can multi task of course.GOOD JOB

[@truthxposed8975]

he had no business hitting her as far as she was ahead. Thats fckn pathetic of him.

[@51Saffron]

Her daughter just one her first debut.

[@4orrcountry]

How did she do in her second "debut"?

[@stevek8829]

@@4orrcountry She "one" it.

[@moelarrycurly708]

wow !

[@gerrin1530]

RA went way too fast in both the Preakness and Woodward. It seems like she use to run even better stalking, rating

[@jameschan1791]

I'm sorry, I will NEVER give Rachel Alexandra credit for greatness because she had a chance to prove it against Zenyatta, and she DUCKED that opportunity.

[@Sharfox52]

It was unfortunate the team never ran in the Breeders Cup with Zenyatta and the boys again. Not the horses fault. I still have respect for her though. And you sound like Duhru4real. Yes, I remember that arrogant clown.

[@realtruth2817]

LOL Rachel needs "Your" Approval? You're funnay... In 2009 as a 3 year old She loped 1 1/8th around Churchill Ky. Oaks in 1:48 change WITHOUT being asked to run. A tick off Secy's track record pace. From the 13 hole In the Preakness she became the 1st filly in 85 years to beat the boys. She fought evry horse in the race INCLUDING the Ky Derby runner up and American Pharaoh's daddy "Pioneer of the Nile" who tried breaking her early. He had his racing heart handed to him and finished 26 lengths behind Rachel. She then won the Mother Goose in 1:46 completely EASED the last 1/16 of a mile. lol 1:33 mile... Otherwise Secretariats 45 year old track record falls. In the Haskell against Super Stallion Munnings and the Belmont winner Summer Bird she absolutely destroyed them by 6 lengths & once again eased the last 1/16th on a Sloppy track barely missing ANOTHER Track record. Then, She became the 1st filly in 125 years to beat older males in a New York Route race which included the previous years Belmont winner Da Tara (Big Brown) who tried frying her on the front end. LAUGH out loud to you for disrespecting the Greatest 3 year old filly to EVER look thru a Bridle. Unfortunately her connections made a mistake by taking her out of training for 6 months therefore compromising a 4 year old season. Her accomplishments as a 3 year old speak louder than any Critics words. She was a PHYSICAL Goddess Monster. Ever SEE her in Person? You won't EVER see her likes again...Unbeatable when prepared.

[@pittpanther1022]

Haha no way! Rachel is one of, if not the most special filly of all time. But there is no way she would have gotten the mile and a half of the Belmont. Heck she may not even have gotten the 1 1/4, but that would have been close.

[@gerrin1530]

RA took the lead on her own and easily, Calvin Borel totally unnecessary still hit her and rode her hard all the way through the wire. SMH

[@bobsee8226]

1_5 in a grade one against males. zenyetta is not even close to that support

[@dylanmuniz1404]

bob See Zenyatta was 4-5 against the best males in the world not just 3 year olds. Plus we all knew Rachel wasn’t going to loose a six horse field.

[@michaelpflug394]

Both were great and a showdown would’ve been great, but in my opinion they wanted no part of Zenyatta. The only female to rival her since I’ve followed the sport in 1987 was the recently retired Winx.

[@4orrcountry]

@@michaelpflug394 Zenyatta ran on polyturf only. Rachel ran on dirt. Had they met, the winner would most likely have been determined by the TRACK SURFACE, so what would have been the point in them facing each other?

[@michaelpflug394]

4orrcountry Zenyatta’s narrow defeat to Blame was at Churchill. She was great on any surface.

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

@@michaelpflug394 Winx👍👍👍that horse was unbelievable the places she won from...

[@JoeLawrence-i2x]

Still not sure how zenyatta is better rach did her thing everywhere against the best the zen master outside of oaklawn ran against g3 California horses no bel no sar no Churchill not even del cap so no and her loss on the longest stretch she couldn't bt real racehorses and btw that bs syn classic miss me with that it was a turf race outside of summer bird

[@boswindle9050]

Just think RA let Zenyatta stablemate(Zardana) run her down and beat her.

[@robertascani4462]

Calvin Borel hit her 7 times with at least being 4 lenghths in front. He would never ride a horse of mine. sorry.

[@gerrin1530]

Rachel could have won in hands and he still hit her ridiculous

[@rafaelmartinez9238]

POBRES CABALLOS QUE ÉSOS JOCKY EL CABALLO GANO Y LEDEN TANTOS LATIGAZOS

[@boxcarent.3147]

Such delicate legs. Almost fragile.

[@jeffyresseger9039]

742

[@tabithasheffield7387]

Race malibu california

[@2jeffyonly276]

Ss San lazaro ol 4

[@jeffyresseger9039]

657 bio no

[@parkqene755]

그랑프리 먹을 때 새강자 같다

[@roberttrail7013]

But, but, but Zenaytta... LOL

[@dylanmuniz1404]

Robert Trail but but but Zenyatta beat the best horses in the world and not just 5 three year olds

[@4orrcountry]

@@dylanmuniz1404 Moronic fan boy.

[@garycarless2342]

Www. Com. One. Love

[@boxcarent.3147]

Very very skinny legs, very delicate.

[@mrrodgers7313]

Zenyatta would fuck over Rachel Alexandra any day man . She is the Amazon!

[@robbybonfire9944]

Borel continues to apply the whip when she is winning by daylight. Really disgusting.

[@Liam-xt5jw]

I was thinking the same thing, why apply the whip while your 5 lengths ahead, guys a moron.

[@dansnyder4189]

Its training....... Sometimes it looks like they may be hitting the horse but they are actually only showing them the whip....... And don't get me wrong, I know sometimes the jockeys get quite overzealous in their use of the "spank"....... But many times its only to keep a "lone" horse interested........ She didn't win every race by open lengths...... Its a tactic used for the "next race" in case they do get in a dog fight...... Remember Affirmed and Alydar? Steve Cauthen had NEVER hit Affirmed left handed..... But he did in the Belmont that day........ So those jockeys know what their "BIG" horses need from time to time...... Might be experimental, but the good riders know what their horse needs going forward..........

[@4orrcountry]

@@dansnyder4189 Appreciate your sage words and experience, unlike so many here who spew their ill informed nonsense.

[@gerrin1530]

Borel clearly hit Rachel and rode her hard through the wire when she could have won in hands

[@carrollkinghorn1810]

R

[@joeshmoe781]

Racheal refused to run against any good horses. She would not go up against Zenyatta so John Sheriffs sent her stable mate to run along with her and Racheal got schooled. The only reason she got horse of the year is all people on the east coast refused to believe there are better horses running in California.

[@BeccasaurousRex270]

The best horse doesn’t always win…look at this years derby. Also, Rachel has ran against good horses. Zenyatta had sensational Breeders Cup Classic but is a bad dud as a mare. At least Rachel was able to pass along her talent. Both are good mares. I’m a fan of both mares.

[@JohnSmith-td6dn]

If Calvin had not been grandstanding she would have destroyed the track record.....

[@4orrcountry]

WTF cares?

[@stevek8829]

On a sloppy track?

[@jaac2309]

What a weak crop! Besides RA, nothing else to remember

[@roberttrail7013]

Right, because she only beat the eventual Belmont winner, Summer Bird. You're an idiot.

[@sunshinefirecracker]

Munnings is becoming an exceptional stallion.

[@marysueeasteregg]

@@roberttrail7013 Summer Bird was a really nice horse, won the Jockey Club Gold Cup and the Travers that year as well as the Belmont. He deservedly won the 3-yr-old male championship title over Mine That Bird. But not Hall of Fame calibre.

[@roygoodhand1301]

The Equine Amazon. Just imagine if instead of 2009, this had happened in 1979. You know full well that if she'd been alive in 1979, she would've been having foals with Secretariat! Imagine THAT combination...

[@newproduct8107]

They hide her from zenyatta

[@4orrcountry]

So stupid. One ran on dirt, one ran on poly - WHY blame either horse for not facing the other??

[@newproduct8107]

@@4orrcountry I am not blaming the horses I am blaming the owners of Rachel Alexander they hide her from zenyatta

[@monomoygirl9562]

In 2010, had Rachel ran in the Apple Blossom against Zenyatta, Rachel would’ve lost BADLY! RA was NOT the same as a four year old. As the connections, you’d want to put your horses in races that you know they’re able to win. It’s common sense.