Cover Girl

My sister's best friend used to be the assistant publisher of Vogue magazine. I say used to because I'm pretty sure she would have had a hard time dreaming up ads to go with a feature the magazine will be running in August on Rachel Alexandra!

According to Bloodhorse.com, Rachel posed for Vogue on Friday May 29 and was her usual beautiful self. In fact, she was so blase about the entire experience that she had to be awakened in her stall when it was time to primp!

The spread was the brainchid of Vogue editor Anna Wintour, famous for inspiring Meryl Streep's character in The Devil Wears Prada. Apparently she attended the Preakness and was inspired by Rachel's beauty AND athletic ability. The perfect Vogue woman!

Fashion photographer Steven Klein, better known for shooting such stars as Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears, to name a few, did the honors in front of the Asmussen barn, where a plywood backdrop was erected for the occasion. Assistant to the trainer Scott Blasi held the lead shank.

Here's my guess about those ads. They will likely be for Kendall Jackson wine.