rachel alexandra

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The filly whups their asses. No Triple Crown again this year.

Great race! But Mine That Bird's jockey lost it, not Rachel winning it. That was not smart. You can't use your usual tactic in the Preakness, because it is shorter. You have to give up as much late speed as you can because the earlier speed can still outrun you if you don't. ALL that prevented MTB from winning it handily was the jockey not putting him up further in the pack, even on the way outside, right away.

But this filly is definitely hot shit.

Hope she stays sound and hope she makes a good broodmare.