Eleven colts and geldings are being pointed toward next Saturday's Belmont S.
(G1), but Preakness S. (G1) victress RACHEL ALEXANDRA (Medaglia d'Oro) looks
doubtful. Co-owner Jess Jackson didn't rule her out when delaying a decision
earlier this week, but he mentioned the June 27 Mother Goose S. (G1) as a
possible alternative. It will be no surprise to see her officially withdrawn
following next Monday's work.
I can sympathize with any fan who wants to see her go for it, but nobody
should fault her connections if they decide not to run; it's easy to appreciate
them looking out for her best interests. Rachel Alexandra can get a little more
time to recover, perhaps go through the motions like Zenyatta (Street Cry [Ire])
does with an easy win or two against a handful of overmatched female rivals, and then take
another crack at male rivals down the road -- at least her connections have the
guts to be great. Who wouldn't love to see Rachel Alexandra point for the
Travers (G1) in late August?
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