The Girls Will Meet

And so it will happen--what will certainly be billed as the Meeting of the Mares-- Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta will go head to head in the revised Apple Blossom, now scheduled to be run on April 9.

The $5 million still holds; it is only the date that has changed, especially after Jess Jackson, owner of Rachel said she would not run on the original date of April 3. Instead Jackson proposed a three race series.

Charles Cella, President of Oaklawn would not be deterred. He cajoled both owners into the new date and is now exuberant about the event. "I feel like we've been through the ringer on this thing. Now, we're really excited about it," he told USA Today. "This is truly a race for the ages."

Both horses will run one prep race before the big day and of course, both have to remain healthy. So keep your fingers crossed!!!

April 9 should be a day to remember!