The Fantasy Stakes 2009

On April 5, 2009, Rachel Alexandra won the $250,000, 1-1/16 mile (Gr II) Fantasy at Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, in a finishing time of 1:43.35, winning by 8 ¾ lengths. Rachel Alexandra's presence in the Fantasy kept the number of entries way below normal, so there were only 4 other fillies in this race. As the 1-10 favorite, Rachel veered in at the start but quickly corrected and took the lead, drawing away from the field on the final turn without being asked and finally running away from the field. Jockey Calvin Borel sat chilly as can be with an occasional swivel of his head looking back at the competition. Her efforts on the highly windy race on a fast track earned her a Beyer speed rating of 101.
Video: (Gr II) 2009 Fantasy