Owner Jess Jackson confirms star filly Rachel Alexandra won't race again until 2010October 9th, 2009 Owner says Rachel Alexandra is done for 2009SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Star filly Rachel Alexandra is finished racing for the year.
Let there be light! Churchill Downs to install permanent lights before 2010 spring meetSeptember 30th, 2009 Churchill Downs to add permanent lights by 2010LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
Rachel Alexandra draws No. 3 post position for Saturday's Woodward Stakes at SaratogaSeptember 2nd, 2009 Rachel Alexandra draws No. 3 post for WoodwardSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.
Backtalk wins by a neck in $150,000 Sanford Stakes for 2-year-olds at SaratogaJuly 31st, 2009 Backtalk wins Sanford at SaratogaSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Backtalk prevailed by a neck over Enumerate and Louisvilleluminary at the end of a four-horse stretch contest to win the 95th running of the $150,000 Sanford Stakes for 2-year-olds at Saratoga Race Course.
Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves Churchill Downs in Ky. to prepare for Aug. 1 race in W.Va.July 24th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves for W.Va. raceLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Rachel Alexandra reaches Belmont for Saturday's Mother Goose StakesJune 24th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra reaches BelmontELMONT, N.Y. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has arrived at Belmont Park for Saturday's Grade I, $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes for 3-year-old fillies.
Rachel Alexandra works half mile at Churchill Downs in final prep for return in Mother GooseJune 22nd, 2009 Asmussen: Rachel Alexandra 'beautiful' in workoutLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has put in a final workout before her next start in Saturday's Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park.
Dubious Miss pulls away for 2-length victory at Churchill DownsJune 22nd, 2009 Dubious Miss wins by 2 lengths at Churchill DownsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dubious Miss took control approaching the top of the stretch and drew away to win by two lengths over Spotsgone in the $60,747 feature race at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
Rachel Alexandra to return to races in Mother Goose Stakes against fillies at Belmont ParkJune 17th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra will run next in Mother GooseLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra is heading to Belmont Park after all.
4-year-old Gandolph Finch wins Churchill featureJune 15th, 2009 Gandolph Finch wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gandolph Finch took the lead leaving the backstretch to win Sunday's $49,280 Morluc Purse feature race at Churchill Downs by 1¾ lengths.
England Saxons handle USA Eagles 56-17 in Churchill CupJune 15th, 2009 Churchill Cup: England handles US rugby teamGLENDALE, Colo. — For a moment, the U.S.
Kentucky-bred 3-year-old takes Churchill feature by 2½ lengthsJune 12th, 2009 Sunday Sunrise wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sunday Sunrise beat Au Moon by 2½ lengths to win the $49,790 feature race for 3-year-olds and up at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
Hightap wins Dogwood Stakes over LusterMay 31st, 2009 Hightap wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hightap turned back favored Luster to win Saturday's $111,500 Dogwood Stakes feature race for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won't run in Belmont; Borel planning to ride Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Preakness champ Rachel Alexandra won't run BelmontLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.
Rachel Alexandra out for Belmont, clearing way for Borel to return to Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra won't run in BelmontLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.