Rachel is BY FAR one of greatest THREE YEAR OLD fillies EVER!!! I love Rach, and I say (besides Ruffian) she is the best three year old filly to ever walk the earth. I wish she kept her three year old form. But we still love her <3 She and Curlin are gonna put out a lil monster! Hahah.
"Rachel Alexandra the Great!" "Rachel Alexandra, queen of Churchill!"
Definitely still great. Will be ranked as one of the best fillies in my book. No one great has a perfect career. I love her, glad she got HOY honors, honored to see her win many races, she's just super filly :P
Also, PLEASE stop the hate comments saying "Zen better than Rachel" ok ok we'll never know since they've never ran. Can't we just love 2 great fillies without a racket?I know I do!
@RidingWithRuffian Agreed. People need to stop ranting on about the whole Zenyatta Rachel thing. Both of them are amazing horses. Im sick of all the hate comments aswell, some people need to keep their opineons to them self. Btw amazing video Rachel Alexandra is truly a great horse.
I miss this horse. I've been her fan for two years and never got such a thrill as when I watched her run. I could've leapt mountains when she grabbed Horse of the Year. I wish I knew why they retired her. She had so much yet to give.
How was Borel's ride sad in the Personal Ensign? He got burned earlier in the year by trying to rate (per trainer instructions) instead of letting Rachel run within herself. In the two races prior Team Rachel reversed tactics and simply let her run her usual race and it paid off. Borel's ride was sound from a tactical point of view and he cost Life at Ten precious ground. That she couldn't hold was a function of intrinsic distance limitations. There is a reason this was her only race at 10F
Thank You, Pixie!!! I adore this filly, she will always be #1 to me. Last year was spectacular, it stands alone. If any other filly were running like her this yr, it would be cons very good to even great. I'd like to add she has carried top wt. in all races. I also don't think mile 1/4 was ever her best distance. Other blog posts ment'd 2 HOTY 3yr old fillies, neither won any race their next year back. We could never expect her to come close to a repeat. She remains a Champion.
Nice video Miz Pixie. However the question might be the problem. Rachel is great this year. She was spectacular last year. That is the difference. I forgot about the day where she went faster than Blame. I think she can still win HOTY but she would need to win out and have Quality Road lose. Depends which Rachel shows up. Love Calvin but the ride was sad in the PE.
By the way, did you see the picture of baby Rachel Alexandra, with Rachel Alexandra? They took the picture of both, and the mom, the day after the Personal Ensign race. It's adorable that someone would name their little girl after Rachel. It's nice that Rachel was named after a little girl, too.
Thank you so much Pixie!!! She is still Rachel Alexandra the Great! I love that horse, and will be at her next race.
Calvin Borel should remain her jockey! She started her winning streak with him, and he obviously has strong feelings for her.
Last year, the Woodward was her 12th race in 12 months - climax was Mother Goose (as you noted - the fastest time, and Ruffian's length record) or Haskell. I think this year she'll reach top performance at the BC.
Rachel is BY FAR one of greatest THREE YEAR OLD fillies EVER!!! I love Rach, and I say (besides Ruffian) she is the best three year old filly to ever walk the earth. I wish she kept her three year old form. But we still love her <3 She and Curlin are gonna put out a lil monster! Hahah.
ruffianrulz 6 months ago
"Rachel Alexandra the Great!" "Rachel Alexandra, queen of Churchill!"
Definitely still great. Will be ranked as one of the best fillies in my book. No one great has a perfect career. I love her, glad she got HOY honors, honored to see her win many races, she's just super filly :P
Also, PLEASE stop the hate comments saying "Zen better than Rachel" ok ok we'll never know since they've never ran. Can't we just love 2 great fillies without a racket?I know I do!
We LOVE YOU RACHEL! Great vid!! =D
RidingWithRuffian 1 year ago 3
@RidingWithRuffian Agreed. People need to stop ranting on about the whole Zenyatta Rachel thing. Both of them are amazing horses. Im sick of all the hate comments aswell, some people need to keep their opineons to them self. Btw amazing video Rachel Alexandra is truly a great horse.
RuffianA101 1 year ago
I miss this horse. I've been her fan for two years and never got such a thrill as when I watched her run. I could've leapt mountains when she grabbed Horse of the Year. I wish I knew why they retired her. She had so much yet to give.
xkfireflieskx 1 year ago
How was Borel's ride sad in the Personal Ensign? He got burned earlier in the year by trying to rate (per trainer instructions) instead of letting Rachel run within herself. In the two races prior Team Rachel reversed tactics and simply let her run her usual race and it paid off. Borel's ride was sound from a tactical point of view and he cost Life at Ten precious ground. That she couldn't hold was a function of intrinsic distance limitations. There is a reason this was her only race at 10F
Bigshotism 1 year ago
This is an amazing video! This is unbelieveble, what a horse! I've never seen a filly like her.
RaceClubsVideos 1 year ago
Pixie: The greatest Rachel fan of all. No doubt.
Floppydog 1 year ago
Great video Pixie! Rachel's upcoming victories will be that much sweeter!
patter10111 1 year ago 4
Thank You, Pixie!!! I adore this filly, she will always be #1 to me. Last year was spectacular, it stands alone. If any other filly were running like her this yr, it would be cons very good to even great. I'd like to add she has carried top wt. in all races. I also don't think mile 1/4 was ever her best distance. Other blog posts ment'd 2 HOTY 3yr old fillies, neither won any race their next year back. We could never expect her to come close to a repeat. She remains a Champion.
Temple95 1 year ago 4
Nice video Miz Pixie. However the question might be the problem. Rachel is great this year. She was spectacular last year. That is the difference. I forgot about the day where she went faster than Blame. I think she can still win HOTY but she would need to win out and have Quality Road lose. Depends which Rachel shows up. Love Calvin but the ride was sad in the PE.
RavenRuled 1 year ago
By the way, did you see the picture of baby Rachel Alexandra, with Rachel Alexandra? They took the picture of both, and the mom, the day after the Personal Ensign race. It's adorable that someone would name their little girl after Rachel. It's nice that Rachel was named after a little girl, too.
love4horses1 1 year ago 3
@love4horses1, thank you for ment'ng a baby named after Rachel Alexandra. That is so cool. This filly has touched many hearts!!! :)
Temple95 1 year ago
Thank you so much Pixie!!! She is still Rachel Alexandra the Great! I love that horse, and will be at her next race.
Calvin Borel should remain her jockey! She started her winning streak with him, and he obviously has strong feelings for her.
Last year, the Woodward was her 12th race in 12 months - climax was Mother Goose (as you noted - the fastest time, and Ruffian's length record) or Haskell. I think this year she'll reach top performance at the BC.
love4horses1 1 year ago 3
Very, very nice. Gives me goosbumps!
lovetheponies 1 year ago 5