The 3-year-old clash of the Titans begins this weekend with the Jim Dandy and Haskell Invitational.
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It’s a Rachel clip show!
Rachel Alexandra will be running against nobodies in the Lady’s Secret, so here’s a look back at a few somebodies she pulverized.
Star-studded cast invades Illinois
If you’ve been putting off a trip to Arlington Park, Million Preview Day offers a stellar cast of top horses and jockeys worth seeing.
Rail Trip rallies for history
His jockey calls him “the best in the West,” but can Rail Trip overcome a relay team set on spoiling his bid for a second Gold Cup victory?
Revenge in the Suburban
The comeback of I Want Revenge adds intrigue to the handicap division, but can he return to form after a year away from the races?
Let’s hear it for the girls!
Flashing brilliance this June, female champions Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta are at the top of their game once again in the sport of kings.
‘Express’-way to the Haskell
In his stakes debut, Afleet Express is taking on a small squadron of veteran contenders. Will this prep hurt his ego, or springboard him to the Haskell?
Whither is our Rachel?
Last year, she beat males, set new records, and cinched the Eclipse for Horse of the Year. Now, Rachel Alexandra’s just trying to get a win.
End of the trail
The final jewel of the Triple Crown will match the 2nd-place finishers of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness into a battle of the underdogs.
Everyday Hero
Tired of all the bad news and global chaos? Sounds like you could use someone to lift you up.