29 May 2009

rachel alexandra out of the 141st running of the belmont stakes; calvin borel back on mine that bird

NEW YORK (AP) - And on Belmont Stakes day, the filly will rest.

The latest episode of "How The Triple Crown Turns" resolved some major issues with the announcement that leading lady Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont next Saturday.
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In the Triple Crown's final installment, it is this: Leading man Calvin Borel will get back on Mine The Bird with a chance to become the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and the Belmont on different horses. ~ read more
the 141st running of the belmont stakes will take place on 06 june 2009 and will be televised by abc.

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