Sports Illustrated article about Rachel Alexandra's connections

TouchOfGrey · #1 12-03-2009, 12:12 PM

A rebellious, free-spending owner, a lightning-rod trainer and a homespun jockey helped turn undefeated filly Rachel Alexandra into the talk of the track in 2009

Travis Stone · #2 12-03-2009, 01:16 PM

Great article...

Merlinsky · #3 12-03-2009, 02:07 PM

Thanks, that was a great read. I can't think of a thing he didn't cover thoroughly and well. You feel like you're actually standing there watching Rachel.

kgar311 · #4 12-03-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Thanks, that was a great read. I can't think of a thing he didn't cover thoroughly and well. You feel like you're actually standing there watching Rachel.

Definitely painted some good pictures, easy to see Rachel dragging her handler 50 feet and stopping only when she wanted to.

Riot · #5 12-03-2009, 04:01 PM

1100 pounds?

I think they generously fudge about the lady's weight

Merlinsky · #6 12-03-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Riot

1100 pounds?

I think they generously fudge about the lady's weight

Well he's a gentleman.

She probably said "does this saddle make me look fat?" and being no fool, he answered as any man should.