The Filly Is a Champ and May Not Be Finished
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Calvin Borel riding Rachel Alexandra, left, to victory in the 134th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Rachel Alexandra won by one length, making her the first filly in 85 years to win the middle leg of the Triple Crown.
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