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3 unusual facts about Rachel Alexandra


Rachel Alexandra

Rachel toted top weight of 123 pounds, with Zardana at 121 pounds and the rest of the field at 117 pounds.

(Prior to the advent of the Eclipse Awards, there were comparable awards known as the Horse of the Year, in which there were three other 3 year old filly winners (Busher, Twilight Tear, Regret, Beldame), and one 2 year old filly (Moccasin).

Sent off as 1-20 favorite for the second time in her career, she finished second by three-quarters of a length to the six year old mare Zardana, who achieved a career-best speed figure of 101 in the race.



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