Rachel Alexandra to run against fillies in Fleur de Lis on Saturday at Churchill Downs
By APWednesday, June 9, 2010
Rachel Alexandra to run in Fleur de Lis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra will head back to the races Saturday in the Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs.
The 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares will be Rachel Alexandra’s first start since finishing second in the La Troienne Stakes at Churchill Downs on April 30.
The superstar 4-year-old has struggled this year after going unbeaten in 2009 on her way to Horse of the Year honors. She has finished second in both of her starts.
Owner Jess Jackson says he’s been impressed by Rachel Alexandra’s recent workouts at Churchill Downs and still hopes to have her run in the Breeders’ Cup there in November.
Calvin Borel has the mount.
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