Rachel Alexandra to test the boys again in Haskell at Monmouth in August

Rachel Alexandra to run against boys in Haskell

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra will run against the boys again in the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2 at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park.

Her co-owner Jess Jackson announced the decision Tuesday.

The Haskell is a 1 1-8-mile Grade 1 race for 3-year-olds. Also expected in the field is Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird.

“She is in top condition. If this preparation continues, our target is to race in the Haskell Invitational in about three weeks,” Jackson said in a release. “We are all looking forward to seeing this great athlete perform again against both colts and fillies.”

Rachel Alexandra worked five furlongs in 1:01.38 on Monday at Saratoga in upstate New York. She has won seven consecutive races, most recently by 19¼ lengths against fillies in the Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park on June 25.