Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Ryan Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Alyssa Spakowski/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Deja Puglisi/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 22, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 22, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra schooling in the gate at Monmouth Park, July 22, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth on July 21, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth on July 21, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth on July 21, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth on July 21, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra gets a bath at Monmouth on July 20, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra arrives at Monmouth, July 20, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra works at Saratoga, July 5, 2010.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra works at Saratoga, July 5, 2010.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra works at Saratoga, July 5, 2010.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 21, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 21, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Fleur de Lis.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 7, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 7, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra nuzzles Steve Asmussen while schooling at Fair Grounds on March 12, 2010.
Photo: Alexander Barkoff
Rachel Alexandra schools at Fair Grounds on March 6, 2010.
Photo: Lynn Roberts
Rachel Alexandra works 03/08/10
Photo: Lou Hodges, Jr.
Rachel Alexandra works February 21, 2010
Photo: Lynn Roberts
Rachel Alexandra works 02/18/10
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Rachel Alexandra works 02/18/10
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
Rachel Alexandra works 02/06/10
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Rachel Alexandra works 01/31/10
Photo: Alexander Barkoff
Rachel Alexandra jog, 01/04/10.
Photo: Hodges Photography / Alexander Barkoff
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra schools at Saratoga on September 3, 2009.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra after winning the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra before the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra after winning the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Christiana Scavuzzo/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Christiana Scavuzzo/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Jessica Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Sarah K. Andrew/EQUI-PHOTO
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell.
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth Park, August 1, 2009.
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth, August 1, 2009.
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth, August 1, 2009.
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth Park, July 31, 2009.
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth Park, July 31, 2009.
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra schools at Belmont Park on June 25, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra schools at Belmont Park on June 25, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra schools at Belmont Park on June 25, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra schools at Belmont Park on June 25, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra schools at Belmont Park on June 25, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra at Belmont Park, June 23, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra at Belmont Park, June 23, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra at Belmont Park, June 23, 2009.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Rachel Alexandra gets a bath at Churchill Downs on May 23, 2009.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra gallops at Churchill Downs, May 23, 2009.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Preakness.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Preakness.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Rachel Alexandra at Pimlico, May 14, 2009.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra at Pimlico, May 14, 2009.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra at Pimlico, May 14, 2009.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra before the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra at Churchill Downs, April 30 2009.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra at Churchill Downs, April 30 2009.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on April 27
Photo: Anne Eberhardt
Rachel Alexandra at Churchill Downs, April 16 2009.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs, April 16 2009.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra at Churchill Downs, April 16 2009.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Fantasy.
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Fantasy.
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Fantasy.
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Fantasy.
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra easily wins the Fantasy Stakes
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra breezes at Oaklawn Park on March 8
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the Martha Washington Stakes
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the Martha Washington Stakes
Photo: Coady Photography
Rachel Alexandra wins the Martha Washington Stakes
Photo: Coady Photography
| Trainer | Steven M. Asmussen |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Calvin H. Borel |
| Owner | Stonestreet Stables, McCormick, Harold |
| Breeder | Dolphus C. Morrison |
| Rachel Alexandra View Five-Cross Pedigree | Medaglia d'Oro | El Prado (IRE) |
| Cappucino Bay | ||
| Lotta Kim | Roar | |
| Kim's Blues |
As the masses followed Rachel Alexandra's condition, a relationship was forming that would change the life of Brent Comer, medical technician at Rood & Riddle Veterinary Clinic. read blog
The Supreme Court of Kentucky has declined to review lower court rulings over the $25,000 awarded to Jerry Brown, who operates Thoro-Graph, for his advisory role in the sale of Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.
A three-time winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Calvin Borel, 46, ranks 28th all-time among leading riders by wins, with 5,031 from 33,980 mounts.
Through the remainder of the year, I am going to recount some of my most memorable experiences/moments in racing over the past 40 years. We begin with Rachel Alexandra's victory in the 2009 Woodward Stakes. read blog
The Retirement Assistance and Care for Equine Fund (R.A.C.E. Fund), a 501 C 3 non-profit organization, launches its spring fund drive with an online auction on eBay May 25 at 8 p.m. The auction ends June 1.
by Anne Peters
Black Caviar raced from ages 2 to 6 with 25 starts, and was never beaten. She's just been retired, and thoughts now turn to which stallion her owners will send her to in the upcoming breeding season.
A few days out from the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), it's interesting to ponder what might have been if the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) field was still based on earnings rather than points.
by John P. Sparkman
Whiteley's arrangement with Richard and Audrey Haisfield's Stonewall Farm to support their young stallion Medaglia d'Oro resulted indirectly in the recent Palm Beach S. (gr. IIIT) winner Rydilluc.
Rachel Alexandra returned to Stonestreet Farm March 26, beginning the next stage of her remarkable recuperation following abdominal surgery performed mid-February at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.
Veterinarians monitoring the recovery of classic winner Rachel Alexandra at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital report the abscess drained March 7 continues to respond well to treatment.
Classic winner Rachel Alexandra is healing well following a surgical procedure performed March 7 to drain an abscess that developed adjacent to her reproductive tract and rectum.
Rachel Alexandra was described as "bright and alert with a good appetite" on the evening of March 7 after undergoing a surgical procedure at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital to drain an abscess discovered in the morning.
A look back at the career of Calvin Borel after his 5,000th win. View Slideshow
Veterinarians at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington remain pleased with the progress of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra following her abdominal surgery resulting from foaling complications Feb. 13.
Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year, was able to be taken off IV fluids and nutrition Feb. 23 as she continues to recover from foaling complications at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.
The 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra continues to face her recovery from abdominal surgery as a result of foaling complications with the same courage and determination that made her a champion on the track.
Fans of Rachel Alexandra are invited to sign a 15-foot "Get Well Soon, Rachel" banner that will hang in the paddock area at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Doctors at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington said Monday, Feb. 18, that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra remains stable as she recovers from abdominal surgery performed Feb. 13 following foaling complications.
Doctors at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington reported Feb. 16 that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra remained serious but stable as she continued to recover from foaling complications.
While showing signs of progress, Rachel Alexandra's condition remained serious at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Feb. 15, following surgery to repair a section of her small colon injured in the foaling a filly.
Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is battling infection as she tries to recover from surgery to treat a colon injury suffered while foaling a healthy Bernardini filly Feb. 12.
Rachel Alexandra surgery update with surgeon Dr. Brett Woodie, Dr. Bonnie Barr, and Barbara Banke answering questions from the media regarding Rachel Alexandra at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. watch video
Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition after undergoing surgery Feb. 13 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital to repair an area in her small colon that was injured during foaling, according to owner Barbara Banke.
The second foal out of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra was born Feb. 12 at Stonestreet Farms near Lexington, Stonestreet representatives confirmed.
Here's a look at where Horses of the Year earned their first victories. read blog
| 05/22/08 | Maiden - Churchill Downs Race 9 | Video |
| 06/13/08 | Maiden - Churchill Downs Race 8 | Video |
| 06/28/08 | Debutante S. | Video |
| 10/17/08 | Allowance - Keeneland Race 8 | Video |
| 11/01/09 | Pocahontas S. | Video |
| 11/29/08 | Golden Rod S. | Video |
| 02/15/09 | Martha Washington S. | Video |
| 03/14/09 | Fair Grounds Oaks | Video |
| 04/05/09 | Fantasy S. | Video |
| 05/01/09 | Kentucky Oaks | Video |
| 05/16/09 | Preakness | Video |
| 06/27/09 | Mother Goose | Video |
| 08/02/09 | Haskell | Video |
| 09/05/09 | Woodward | Video |
| 03/13/10 | New Orleans Ladies Classic | Video |
| 04/30/10 | La Troienne Stakes | Video |
| 06/12/10 | Fleur de Lis Handicap | Video |
| 07/24/10 | Lady's Secret Stakes | Video |
| 08/29/10 | Personal Ensign Stakes | Video |
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| Honor Code |
| Will Take Charge |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Rise Up |
| Bodemeister |
| Cairo Prince |
| Flat Out |
| Gentildonna |
| Almost Famous |
| Egg Drop |
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