So on the heels of yesterday's post about Zenyatta, we have the news yesterday that her arch rival, Rachel Alexandra, will be retired, effective immediately. So much for a meeting of two of the most powerful women in racing...
Rumor has it, that this was inevitable, despite the fact that Rachel had turned in a bullet four furlong workout the day before. She never really returned to her three year old form throughout her four year old career, and the owners figured it was time to, as they put it, "introduce her to Curlin."
Zenyatta, meanwhile should now be a shoe-in for Horse of the Year, and looks to extend her amazing streak this Saturday in preparation for the Breeder's Cup Classic.
As always, the leave taking was done with class as exhibited by Mr. Jackson: "Rachel Alexandra owes us nothing. As a 3 year-old she set standards and records that no filly before her ever achieved. And I suspect it will be quite a while before a 3 year-old filly ever equals or surpasses her achievements. Although her fans were thrilled by a series of spectacular victories, I believe, they, as we, were simply awed time and again by her sheer beauty, courage and athleticism."
Let's hope she has a blissful retirement and takes to motherhood as easily as she took to the track.
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