Wonderhorse: Rachel Alexandra wins Woodward Stakes

Rachel Alexandra made history today, following up her wins in the Preakness Stakes and the Haskell Invitational to be the first filly to win the Woodward Stakes.

With Calvin Borel onboard, Rachel Alexandra started out from the 3 post against Bullsbay, Macho Again, Da’ Tara and Asiatic Boy. She took the lead on the backstretch, but never really broke free of the pack and at one stage looked like she might be overtaken.

But that’s not the Rachel Alexandra we know. Borel cracks the whip and the wonderfilly decided that she wasn’t interested in coming second, holding ofd a late charge from Macho Again.

Rachel Alexandra’s win in the Woodward is her ninth straight win and all that seals her horse of the year crown. Her record now stands at 11 wins in 14 starts for earnings of $2,948,354.

In case you missed it, here’s the Rachel Alexandra Woodward Stakes video: