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Moodygirl asked in SportsHorse Racing · 1 decade ago

Does anyone know how fast Rachael Alexandra has been in her last 1/4 mile in her best race?

Mine That Bird's time was 23 & 3/5 seconds the last quarter mi. of the derby on a sloppy track. He was second to Secretariat's time of 23.0 on a dry track. I found that pretty exciting. I've been wondering what Rachael A's chances are and thought someone would know her best speed so we actually can compare the two.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I can't figure out her final quarter from the Kentucky Oaks charts because it was a 1 1/8 mile race. But her quarter from 3/4 mile to 1 mile was just short of 25 seconds. Then her final 1/8 mile was 12 and change. The track was rated fast.

    Her final quarter in the Martha Washington was about 24.4 on a track rated fast.

    For her Fairgrounds Oaks chart I again can't figure out the final quarter because it was a 1-1/16 mile race. But her quarter from 3/4 to 1 mile was 24.1. The final 1/16 was just under 7 seconds. The track was rated sloppy sealed.

    You can see her charts at http://www.kentuckyoaks.com/2009/racing-informatio... She generally runs her first quarter in 23 and change, then gradually slows.

  • 1 decade ago

    Calvin Borel rode Rachel Alexandra to her victory in the Kentucky Oaks the day before Borel's upset victory aboard Mine That Bird. Rachel Alexandra got a Beyer Speed Figure of 108 compared to Mine That Bird's 105, the first time the Oaks winner has received a better fig than the Derby winner.

    You could compare speed at http://www.drf.com/ Check past performances on right once in site..click to view. Look for Preakness field and click on horses you wish to learn more about..speed ratings available there or you can see below.

    Rachel Alexander -

    2/15/09 OP Martha Washington Stakes Chart 1m 1:36.40 100 N/A

    3/14/09 FG Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) Chart 1 1/16m 1:43.55 103

    4/5/09 OP Fantasy Stakes (G2) Chart 1 1/16m 1:43.35 101

    5/1/09 CD Kentucky Oaks (G1) Chart 1 1/8m 1:48.87 108

    Mine That Bird -

    2/28/09 SUN Borderland Derby Chart 1 1/16 m 1:43 81

    3/29/09 SUN San Rafael (G3) Chart 1 1/8 m 1:50 80

    5/2/09 CD Kenucky Derby(G1) Chart 1 1/4 m 2:02 105

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    FAST AS A SPEEDING BULLET.

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