Rachel Officially Done for 2009

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http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/rac...’s 2009 season

Here is the following statement from Jess Jackson:

“We have seen an amazing 2009 campaign from Rachel Alexandra, our three-year-old filly. She not only beat the fillies by 20 lengths in the Kentucky Oaks [G1] and 19 lengths in the Mother Goose Stakes [G1], she beat the boys in the Preakness and the Haskell [Invitational Stakes (G1)], and older males in the Woodward [Stakes (G1)]. She beat the winners of the Kentucky Derby [Presented by Yum! Brands (G1)] and the Belmont [Stakes (G1)]. Rachel raced on eight different tracks.

She prevailed in all eight of her races in ’09—five of them Grade 1 contests. Hers was a campaign for the ages beyond what any filly has ever accomplished and she is only three years old. Our family and racing fans will always remember and enjoy her historic 2009 campaign.

Today, I am formally announcing our decision to conclude Rachel’s 2009 campaign and allow her to mature naturally. She has moved to Churchill Downs for a well-deserved rest.

We are all looking forward to an exciting 2010 season. In the interim, I want to sincerely thank the fans, the track officials, and the media for all their heartfelt support of this wonderful filly.”