Rachel Alexandra Is Early Preakness Favorite

Rachel Alexandra, at 8-5, is the first filly made the early favorite for the Preakness Stakes since 1988. (May 13)

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[ThePhantomSpoon]

I know, people are so concerned after Eight Belles, but I think that's mostly a myth. Any veterinarian would tell you that a filly running against colts is not the cause of injuries/breakdowns. In Europe fillies run against colts in the biggest races on a regular basis and often beat them.

[ConnieAnn1]

She is so Pretty and a Lovely Philly..ID love to ride her slowly..I love her white bobby socks and shiny coat..Calvin is awesome too

[ThePixiePoet]

I like the coverage here of the other contenders as well. Thanks for posting this!

[RailbirdPictures]

I was backside at the Oaks. The slop was all over my shoes and the track was muddy as all heck! [Check out my interview with Todd. I got him to hug me!]~ Fer

[claycason]

Tell me where the slop was in the Oaks? It was as dry as could be. The Derby is where you'll find the slop.

[ctuman]

dude.. her odds are a joke and shes the best in the field gotta pair her up..

[RailbirdPictures]

Well, she romped 'em in the slop in the Oaks, but lately, I've been reading that running the fillies against the boys takes something out of them in the long run.

And, Larry wasn't scratching during this interview like he was in mine. Ha ha!

Nice video! ~ Fer

[BinkieMcFartnuggets]

This Preakness could be the first time a human woman could claim to be one of the horses at sign-in and end up in the race.