Asmussen: No Rachel for Blossom

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No Apple Blossom for Rachel
By Gary West

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NEW ORLEANS -- Rachel Alexandra won’t run April 9 in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park, her trainer, Steve Asmussen, said moments ago. Asmussen discussed the Apple Blossom plans with the Horse of the Year’s principal owner, Jess Jackson, before announcing that a trip to Hot Springs, Ark., was not in Rachel Alexandra’s immediate future.

Despite the loss, Rachel Alexandra came out of Saturday’s race with no negative effects. She ate up Saturday night and rested comfortably. She walked the shedrow calmly this morning, Asmussen said, and seemed very relaxed.