Here She Is.....

Here she is...Horse of the year, Rachel Alexandra.

In case you hadn't heard, Rachel won the Eclipse Award on Monday night over Zenyatta, ending, at least temporarily the conversation about the reigning Queen of the Track. I say temporarily because even before the winner was announced, Jerry Moss leaked that Zenyatta would be back on the track next year, effectively un-retired.

The voting came out to 130-99 and it seems that the Preakness carries more clout than the Breeder's Cup. "Either filly deserved this award," owner Jess Jackson declared. "There has never been another year like this for fillies." Trainer Steve Asmussen, Rachel's trainer, won the award for top trainer. The National Turf Writer's Association, the Daily Racing Form and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association cast the votes.

Here's hoping that the beat goes on when it comes to these daring damsels of the dirt and that they eventually meet. "Together Rachel and Zenyatta conquered four of the best groups of males that were running last year," continued Jackson. "We're hoping that each horse taking its course may win their way to an ultimate match."

These two horses are certainly the shot in the arm that racing needs so lets hope they both stay healthy and continue their winning ways. And please, no match race.