Rachel's Valentina

Bay Filly
Born 2013
KY-Bred

Rachel's Valentina - Churchill Downs, May 4, 2016

Rachel's Valentina - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2016

Rachel's Valentina on the track at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2016.
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Rachel's Valentina
Works at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. — Rachel's Valentina Works at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2016, in Louisville, Ky.

Rachel's Valentina works at Churchill Downs April 28, 2016

Rachel's Valentina - Morning Workout - KEE - 042116
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC — Rachel's Valentina - Morning Workout - KEE - 042116 Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

Rachel's Valentina - Morning Workout - Keeneland - 042116
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC — Rachel's Valentina - Morning Workout - Keeneland - 042116 Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

Rachel's Valentina morning training at Keeneland April 20, 2016.

Rachel's Valentina - Barn Area - Keeneland - 041616
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC — Rachel's Valentina - Barn Area - Keeneland - 041616 Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

Rachel's Valentina - Morning Training - Keeneland - 041616
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC — Rachel's Valentina - Morning Training - Keeneland - 041616 Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

Rachel's Valentina - Morning Training - Keeneland - 041616

Rachel's Valentina - Keeneland, April 6, 2016.

Six years after her dam beat the boys with a brilliant performance in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I), Rachel's Valentina put in an impressive run of her own Sept. 5, 2015 at Saratoga Race Course to take the $350,000 Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) for Stonestreet Stables.
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Rachel's Valentina (inside) and Ransack - Keeneland, October 23, 2015.

Rachel's Valentina - Keeneland, October 23, 2015.

Rachel's Valentina worked five furlongs in 1:00 4/5.

Rachel's Valentina - Keeneland, October 16, 2015.

Rachel's Valentina (front) and Sweet Ella (back) - Keeneland, October 16, 2015.

Rachel's Valentina worked four furlongs in :49 1/5 with a 1:02 4/5 gallop out.

Rachel's Valentina - Keeneland, October 5, 2015.

Rachel's Valentina, outside, Stopchargingmaria, inside, work at Keeneland Oct. 5.
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Rachel's Valentina wins the 2015 Spinaway.
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Rachel's Valentina takes the Spinaway Stakes.
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Daughter of Rachel Alexandra wins grade I Spinaway Stakes

Rachel's Valentina wins race 2 at Saratoga August 2.
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Rachel's Valentina makes her debut Aug. 2

Rachel's Valentina: Sire and dam were Saratoga grade I winners

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Stonestreet: Rachel's Valentina Retired

By BloodHorse Staff
July 24, 2016
Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Stonestreet Stables' homebred filly Rachel's Valentina, who is out of Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, has been retired, Stonestreet announced via Twitter July 24.

Off the Tracks Wires Mother Goose

Off the Tracks led all the way in the $300,000 Mother Goose (gr. I) July 2 at Belmont Park, turning back dual grade II winner Lewis Bay at the end to gamely earn her first grade I score.

Rachel's Valentina Returns in Mother Goose

After a good rest following an uncharacteristic run in the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), Rachel's Valentina is coming back to the races.

That Handicapping Show: The Mother Goose

By Claire Novak
June 30, 2016
Handicapping

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) featuring Rachel's Valentina, Off the Tracks, Mom's On Strike, Lewis Bay, and Lightstream. Sponsored by Equibase.

Litfin at Large: The Mother Goose

June 30, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Northeast Region

Veteran handicapper Dave Litfin dives into the July 2 Mother Goose (gr. I) at Belmont Park; his selections include Rachel's Valentina and Off the Tracks.

Stonestreet Has Three of a Kind for Oaks

By Evan Hammonds
April 29, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings has a strong three-of-a-kind hand for the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) in Rachel's Valentina, Terra Promessa, and Royal Obsession.

Cathryn Sophia Possible for Oaks

By Evan Hammonds
April 21, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

With the departure of champion Songbird from the race, trainer John Servis is considering Cash is King's Cathryn Sophia for the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks.

Weep No More Stuns Ashland at 30-1

By Claire Novak
April 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Ashbrook Farm's 30-1 longshot Weep No More spoiled the party April 9 in the $500,000 Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.

Cathryn Sophia Heads Ashland

By Evan Hammonds
April 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Cash is King's unbeaten Cathryn Sophia is the even-money morning-line favorite for Keeneland's April 9 Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I).

Songbird 3-5 Favorite in KY Oaks Future Pool

By BloodHorse Staff
March 14, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Fox Hill Farms' Songbird was the emphatic odds-on choice following three days of wagering in Churchill Downs' 2016 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager, which drew to a close March 13.

Slideshow: Training Progeny of Bernardini

January 27, 2016

In this continuing series about top horses sired by popular sires, trainers share their views on Bernardini's offspring. view slideshow

Voting Opens for Vox Populi Award

November 25, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, West Region, Kentucky

Voting in the online poll, which can be found at Secretariat.com, ends Dec. 6, with the public presentation to the 2015 winner scheduled for Jan. 9, 2016, at Santa Anita Park.

Juveniles the Focus During Los Al Winter Meet

Four stakes for 2-year-olds, including a pair of grade I races, highlight the upcoming winter meet at Los Alamitos Race Course.

Songbird Scores in BC Juvenile Fillies

By Claire Novak
October 31, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Songbird delivered a beautiful performance Oct. 31 in the $2 million 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), controlling the pace throughout and winning by 5 3/4 lengths over Rachel's Valentina.

Rachel's Valentina Adding to Family History

October 28, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Rachel's Valentina, the daughter of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, seeks to extend the family legacy in the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) at Keeneland.

Songbird vs. 'Valentina' in Juvenile Fillies

By Jeremy Balan
October 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

The top fillies from each coast--both undefeated--are set to tangle in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Oct. 31 at Keeneland.

Trainer Pletcher: 'Couldn't Be More Pleased'

By Ron Mitchell
October 23, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

With one week go before the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course, trainer Todd Pletcher is confident in how his large contingent of hopefuls is coming into their respective races.

BC 2015: Todd Pletcher on his Oct. 23 Workers

By Ron Mitchell
October 23, 2015
Breeders' Cup

Todd Pletcher discusses the October 23 works from his Breeders' Cup contenders including Sweet Whiskey, Red Rifle, Dame Dorothy, and Rachel's Valentina. Watch Video

BC 2015: Todd Pletcher on his Oct. 23 Workers

October 23, 2015

Todd Pletcher discusses the October 23 works from his Breeders' Cup contenders including Sweet Whiskey, Red Rifle, Dame Dorothy, and Rachel's Valentina.

Pletcher Horses Hit the Track at Keeneland

By Ron Mitchell
October 5, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Breeders' Cup hopefuls Liam's Map, Rachel's Valentina, and Stopchargingmaria recorded breezes at Keeneland Oct. 5.

Rachel's Valentina Solid in Spinaway

By Claire Novak
September 5, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Rachel's Valentina continued to impress Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course, remaining perfect in two starts with her win in the $350,000 Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) for Stonestreet Stables.

Rachel's Valentina, Tonasah Head Spinaway

By Claire Novak
September 2, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Rachel's Valentina, the 2-year-old Bernardini filly out of champion Rachel Alexandra, looks to take a step up for Stonestreet Stables and trainer Todd Pletcher in the $350,000 Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 5 at Saratoga.

Spa Horses Prepare for Travers Day Races

Multiple grade 1 winner Private Zone hit the main Saratoga track after the renovation break Saturday morning Aug. 22, working four furlongs in :45 4/5 to record a bullet for all horses at the distance.

Jess's Dream 'Getting Close' to Racing Debut

Jess's Dream, the first offspring of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, is nearing his highly anticipated first career start, which could come at Saratoga Race Course.

Rachel's Valentina Sparkles in Debut

By Claire Novak
August 2, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

It took Rachel's Valentina a moment to figure out what this racing thing is all about, but once the 2-year-old filly found her stride, there was no stopping her en route to a sparkling debut victory Aug. 2 at Saratoga.

Rachel's Valentina to Debut Aug. 2 at Spa

Rachel's Valentina, the 2-year-old daughter of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and 2006 3-year-old champion male Bernardini, will make the first start of her career Aug. 2 in the second race at Saratoga Race Course.

Angela Renee, Competitive Edge Drill at Spa

Todd Pletcher sent out several of his stable stars for workouts July 26 at Saratoga Race Course, including graded stakes winners Stopchargingmaria, Angela Renee, and Competitive Edge.

Connections

Trainer	Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey	John R. Velazquez
Owner	Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder	Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

Pedigree

Rachel's Valentina View Five-Cross Pedigree	Bernardini	A.P. Indy
		Cara Rafaela
	Rachel Alexandra	Medaglia d'Oro
		Lotta Kim

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