Rachel Alexandra

Bay Filly
Born 2006

Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Mother Goose Stakes

Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Haskell
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Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Woodward
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Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra side by side
created by Adam Spradling — Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra side by side created by Adam Spradling

Zardana beats Rachel Alexandra in the New Orleans Ladies Stakes.

Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.

Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth on July 23, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra schools at Monmouth on July 22, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra schooling in the gate at Monmouth Park, July 22, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth on July 21, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth on July 21, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra gets a bath at Monmouth on July 20, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra arrives at Monmouth, July 20, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra works at Saratoga, July 5, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 21, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra wins the 2010 Fleur de Lis.
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Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on June 7, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra nuzzles Steve Asmussen while schooling at Fair Grounds on March 12, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra schools at Fair Grounds on March 6, 2010.

Rachel Alexandra works February 21, 2010

Rachel Alexandra schools at Saratoga on September 3, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra after winning the 2009 Haskell.

Rachel Alexandra before the 2009 Haskell.

Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth Park, August 1, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra gallops at Monmouth, August 1, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra at Monmouth Park, July 31, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra schools at Belmont Park on June 25, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra at Belmont Park, June 23, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra gets a bath at Churchill Downs on May 23, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra gallops at Churchill Downs, May 23, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Preakness.

Rachel Alexandra at Pimlico, May 14, 2009.

Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
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Rachel Alexandra before the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
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Rachel Alexandra at Churchill Downs, April 30 2009.

Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs on April 27

Rachel Alexandra at Churchill Downs, April 16 2009.

Rachel Alexandra works at Churchill Downs, April 16 2009.

Rachel Alexandra easily wins the Fantasy Stakes

Rachel Alexandra breezes at Oaklawn Park on March 8

Rachel Alexandra wins the Martha Washington Stakes

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The Remarkable Triple Crown Series of 2009

Only other year dominated by first-crop 3-year-olds since 1973

Half Sibling to Rachel Alexandra to Debut at Gulfstream

His bloodlines dictate that Shadwell Stable's Fayeq was always going to be a focal point. On March 4, the half brother to one of racing's all-time great distaffers will take his step toward earning some attention on his own merit.

The Week in Photos 2/28/2017

March 1, 2017

Rachel Alexandra, Risen Star, Gulfstream Park Sprint, Fair Grounds Handicap, Mineshaft Handicap, Futurity Handicap, Blue Diamond, Oakleigh Plate, Chipping Norton, Tiznow, Nakayama Kinen, Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, and more.

Hopes Abound in Martha Washington

By Evan Hammonds
February 8, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Southwest Region

Oaklawn Park's road to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) begins Feb. 11 with the one-mile Martha Washington Stakes.

Owners Remember BC Triumphs at Conference

Barbara Banke and the other panelists described the exhilaration of their Breeders' Cup victories to those attending the conference.

Rachel Alexandra Breeder Morrison dies

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
October 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding

Dolphus C. Morrison, breeder and initial owner of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, died Oct. 26 in Columbia, Mo. after a long illness.

Calvin Borel to Come Out of Retirement

Hall of Fame rider Calvin Borel, who retired in March, will return to the saddle Aug. 27 at Ellis Park in western Kentucky. The three-time Kentucky Derby (gr. I)-winning rider has 5,146 career wins.

2016 Racing Hall of Fame

August 12, 2016

The 2016 Racing Hall of Fame Inductions. The 2016 inductees inductees are Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta, Tom Ochiltree, Ramon Dominguez, Wayne D. Wright, Steve Asmussen, Arthur B. Hancock Jr. and William Woodward Sr.

HOF: Emotions Get the Best of Asmussen

A tearful Steve Asmussen takes his place in the Hall of Fame Aug. 12 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and is joined by jockey Ramon Dominguez, Rachel Alexandra, and Zenyatta.

Rachel-Zenyatta Rivalry Ends in Dead-Heat

By Steve Haskin
August 10, 2016

Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra will all but hold hands on Friday as they strut into the National Museum of Racing side by side and take their place among the immortals in the Hall of Fame.

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.

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.

R.A.C.E. Fund to Hold Online Auction

By BloodHorse Staff
May 12, 2016
Industry Press Releases, Off Track Thoroughbreds

The auction offers horseshoes worn by Afleet Alex and First Samurai, a VIP Three Chimneys tour, and autographed race photos. All proceeds help with the mission of racehorse retirement and rescue.

Wright and Tom Ochiltree in Hall of Fame

Wright won each Triple Crown race in separate years, and rose to prominence by number of wins and earnings quickly in his career. Tom Ochiltree also put together an excellent career early, winning the Preakness in his second start.

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.

Asmussen, Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta in HOF

By Ron Mitchell
April 25, 2016

Steve Asmussen and Rachel Alexandra, the great mare he trained to Horse of the Year honors, as well as Horse of the Year Zenyatta and jockey Ramon Dominguez have been selected for induction this year into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame.

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).

Haskin: Calvin and Rachel: A Love Affair

March 31, 2016
Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks

Poetry comes in all forms of expression, and Borel and Rachel were pure poetry that day. read blog

Slideshow: Calvin Borel

March 31, 2016

A look back at the career of Calvin Borel View Slideshow

Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta Hall Finalists

By BloodHorse Staff
March 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, West Region

The finalists are jockeys Ramon Dominguez, Victor Espinoza, Garrett Gomez, and Craig Perret; Thoroughbreds English Channel, Kona Gold, Rachel Alexandra, and Zenyatta; and trainers Steve Asmussen and David Whiteley.

Legends: Rachel Alexandra, Filly for the Ages

By Tom Pedulla
February 10, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Jockey Calvin Borel said the key to their success together was to allow Rachel Alexandra to be the boss. She knew she could handle fractions that often seemed impossibly fast. His biggest job was to stay out of the way.

Dolphus Prevails in Fair Grounds Allowance

Scratched from what would have been his stakes debut in the Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 16, Dede McGehee's Dolphus took a step forward Jan. 31 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Asmussen Can Be Considered for Hall of Fame

Two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Steve Asmussen is eligible for consideration for the Racing Hall of Fame this year after investigations in two states found no evidence of horse abuse.

'Pharoah 'Bobblehorse' Promotion at Oaklawn

By BloodHorse Staff
December 9, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Midwest Region

Oaklawn Park will pay tribute to American Pharoah with a 'bobblehorse' promotion on Jan. 18, 2016.

Half Brother to Rachel Alexandra Wins Debut

By Tom LaMarra
November 22, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, Southwest Region

Heaven Trees Farm's 2-year-old colt Dolphus, a half brother to Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, made his first start a winning one when he captured a maiden special weight event at Fair Grounds Nov. 22.

Rachel Alexandra Sibling Dolphus to Debut

By BloodHorse Staff
November 19, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Southeast Region, Southwest Region

Dolphus, a Lookin At Lucky half brother to Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, is scheduled to make his career debut in the sixth race Nov. 22 at Fair Grounds.

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.

Jess's Dream Sidelined Until December

By Eric Mitchell
September 29, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Stonestreet's homebred will lay up in Florida and is expected to return to training in December.

Lotta Kim Hits Stride for Heaven Trees Farm

By Frank Angst
September 16, 2015
Thoroughbred Breeding, Thoroughbred Sales, Horse Health, Kentucky

In the care of Dede McGehee's Heaven Trees Farm near Lexington, broodmare Lotta Kim, dam of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, is again hitting her stride.

Rachel's Half Brother Goes for $800,000

By Ron Mitchell
September 15, 2015
Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

A half brother to Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra was purchased by Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell Estate Company for $800,000 during the Sept. 15 second session of the Keeneland September yearling sale.

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.

Jess's Dream Wins Long-Awaited Debut

Stonestreet Stables' Jess's Dream, the first foal out of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, won his highly anticipated career debut in dramatic fashion Aug. 23 at Saratoga Race Course.

Jess's Dream Entered for Monday at Spa

Three weeks after his younger half sister beat him to the punch, 3-year-old Jess's Dream will debut in a 1 1/8-mile maiden special weight race Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.

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.

Monmouth Ups Haskell Purse to $1.75 Million

By BloodHorse Staff
July 29, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

The purse for the William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 2 has been increased by $750,000, Monmouth Park announced July 29.

Asmussen Grabs Milestone Win at Oaklawn Park

By BloodHorse Staff
April 1, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Midwest Region, Southwest Region

Six-time leading Oaklawn Park trainer Steve Asmussen earned his 7,000th North American victory April 1, when Drama Coach won the second race at Oaklawn to also give the trainer the sweep of the early Daily Double.

Jess's Dream Stretches His Legs at Saratoga

August 4, 2014
Northeast Region

"Here comes the most famous maiden in the world," said one horseman Aug. 4 on the backside of Saratoga Race Course as unraced Jess's Dream made his way to the main track.

Bath Time for Jess's Dream - 8/4/2014

August 4, 2014

Jess's Dream, Curlin--Rachel Alexandra, gets a bath after a lap around Saratoga's main track Aug. 4.

Jess's Dream: Most Famous Maiden in the World

August 4, 2014

Jess's Dream, a Curlin--Rachel Alexandra colt stretches his legs on Saratoga's main track Aug. 4.

Jess's Dream Arrives at McLaughlin's Barn

By BloodHorse Staff
August 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region, Southeast Region

Jess's Dream, one of racing's most highly anticipated 2-year-olds, arrived at the barn of trainer Kiaran McLaughlin at Saratoga the morning of Aug. 3 after a 24-hour van ride from the Stonestreet Training Center in Ocala.

Filly Untapable Works Toward Haskell

By BloodHorse Staff
July 21, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Untapable, a perfect four-for-four in 2014, on July 21 put in her final breeze for the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I).

Slideshow: 2009 Mother Goose

June 28, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

Rachel Alexandra dominates the 2009 Mother Goose at Belmont Park. View Slideshow

Untapable Set for Return in Mother Goose

By Frank Angst
June 25, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Untapable will make her first start since cruising to a 4 1/2-length victory in that top Churchill Downs test when she faces an expected five other 3-year-old fillies in the Mother Goose.

The Preakness Party: It's for Winners

May 17, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Since the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) is synonymous with parties, it's your obligation as a racing fan to recreate (most of) the experience at home.

Handicapping Who's Fastest Today

May 14, 2014
Handicapping

Handicapping Who's Fastest Today, Not Who's Historically Fast read blog

Stars of the Oaks: Rachel Alexandra

The Blood-Horse and Glenye Cain Oakford visit with 2009 Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra at Stonestreet Farm, including an update on her offspring. watch video

Stars of the Oaks: Rachel Alexandra

April 29, 2014

The Blood-Horse and Glenye Cain Oakford visit with 2009 Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra at Stonestreet Farm, including an update on her offspring.

Connections

Trainer	Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey	Calvin H. Borel
Owner	Stonestreet Stables, McCormick, Harold
Breeder	Dolphus C. Morrison

Pedigree

Rachel Alexandra View Five-Cross Pedigree	Medaglia d'Oro	El Prado (IRE)
		Cappucino Bay
	Lotta Kim	Roar
		Kim's Blues

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