NYRA Time Machine: Rachel Alexandra Wins The 2009 Woodward

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has released the second video in its "Time Machine" video series: a profile of Rachel Alexandra's unprecedented victory over older males in last year's Grade 1 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.

The episode includes footage of the thrilling stretch drive in which Rachel Alexandra, then a 3-year-old filly, held off a hard-charging Macho Again to win by a head after setting a torrid pace. Jockey Calvin Borel -- who was aboard Rachel Alexandra for all eight of her starts during her undefeated, Horse of the Year campaign in 2009-- offers his perspectives of last year's Woodward in an interview. To watch the video, click here:

Rachel Alexandra will try to make more history at the Spa on Sunday, August 29 when she competes in the Grade 1 Personal Ensign, a 1 ¼-mile race for fillies and mares.

The "NYRA Time Machine" series documents some of the most historical moments in New York racing history, and additional episodes will be unveiled during the upcoming weeks. Racing fans can find each "NYRA Time Machine" video on the NYRA YouTube channel or on the NYRA homepage, located at www.nyra.com.

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[Pari28]

Great video but HORRIBLE sound quality :(

[duhru4real]

@ajbonney LMFAO! OVERRATED OVERHYPED!!

[ajbonney]

I can't wait to see her this weekend! She's a ROCK STAR!

[love4horses1]

...and she was just a 3 year old filly. I love Rachel Alexandra!!!

[patter10111]

Nice video.Great, great filly!

[ThePixiePoet]

Really cool! Thanks!!!