This is wrong...

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by FGFan

I'm still happy that I get to see her run in person. It was fun to see Rachel Alexandra in person, even in loss.

I understand your point, but to be frank, Havre De Grace's entire bloated reputation is dependant on Rick Porter's opportunistic decision to run in the Woodward last year.

Beating Flat Out made all the difference between her being remembered as a HOY instead of a really good horse that finished second (or worse) in her most important starts.

Unless Porter continues to be successful tailoring the races she runs in with racing secretaries across the country, she will fall back down to earth as soon as she enters a race of any significance.