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Tag Archives: Rachel Alexandra

Sep
25
2009

Indian Blessing seeks to regain form at Belmont

In three starts this year, Indian Blessing best finish came in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) when she was second to Big City Man.  Winless this year, the 2007 American juvenile filly champion has limited time to make an impact on the racetrack as the breeding shed looms.  Saturday’s Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park offers [...]

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Sep
02
2009

Don’t expect Rachel Alexandra at Dubai World Cup

So says owner Jess Jackson, after being asked of the prospects by a reporter.  In a report published in the Lexington Herald-Leader, Jackson reports that unless his mind is changed regarding the safety of synthetic surfaces, seeing the winner of the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1), and Haskell Invitational (G1) at the 2010 $10 [...]

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Aug
26
2009

Asiatic Boy might duck Rachel Alexandra

The 2007 UAE Triple Crown winner and potential starter Saratoga’s Woodward (G1) might have his plans shifted and head west to Del Mar to run in the Pacific Classic (G1), so trainer Kiaran McLaughlin told Bloodhorse legend Steve Haskin.  Unbeaten in 2009, Rachel Alexandra has won the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Preakness (G1), Mother Goose (G1), and Haskell [...]

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Aug
24
2009

Kentucky Derby winner’s long-term goal: Dubai World Cup

The 50-1 upset winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1), Mine That Bird is being pointed to the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) and its $10,000,000 purse.  So says racing writer Vic Zast, who spends each summer tracking stories in America’s racing wonderland, Saratoga.   Zast offers a long look at Mine That Bird’s trainer Chip [...]

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Aug
09
2009

DRN Commentary: The creep of negativity against Dubai racing continues as facts tell a different story

“Never mind that Curlin never was the same horse after returning from his victory in the Dubai World Cup.” Those are the words of Southern California racing columnist Art Wilson as they appeared in his San Bernadino Sun column of August 6.  You can access the entire column, which actually discusses the powerful mare Zenyatta [...]

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May
18
2009

Could Rachel Alexandra go to Dubai?

The connections have had one incredibly successful trip to the Dubai World Cup – could another be in store?  Anything is possible, we presume, but undeniable is that Rachel Alexandra put her stamp on a generation with a victory in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (G1).  Becoming the first filly since 1924 to land the Preakness is [...]

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