Rachel Alexandra Wins Preakness

Rachel Alexandra today became the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes since 1924. She beat out Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird.

When I first saw the name Rachel Alexandra a couple of weeks ago I did a double take.

At first I thought I was seeing the name of our very own Rachel Alexander, the co-editor of IC.

But alas I soon learned the name was actually Rachel Alexandra and that she was a horse. Earlier this month, she won the Kentucky Oaks by more than 20 lengths, a record for a filly. Secretariat, of course, has the all time record when he won the Belmont Stakes in 1973 by a staggering 31 lengths.

No word yet if Rachel Alexandra will be running in the Belmont Stakes next month.

Well, we might never see Rachel Alexander on a race track. However, if she were to seek elected office I have little doubt she would defeat the competition by at least 20 lengths.