Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird Works at Churchill Downs For The Belmont Stakes 2009; Jockey TBA
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra worked at Churchill Downs.
Mine That Bird, under jockey Calvin Borel breezed 4 furlongs in :51 in his first serious training move since the Preakness. Filly Rachel Alexandra cruised a half mile in :50.20 under exercise rider Dominic Terry.
Race horse trainer Bennie “Chip” Woolley Jr. said he was happy with the easy move by Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Serte Equine’s Mine That Bird, which came shortly after the mid-session break for track maintenance.
Woolley said he and co-owners Mark Allen and Dr. Leonard Blach would wait a few more days before making a decision on a rider for the Belmont Stakes.
That left the door open for jockey Calvin Borel to return to the saddle aboard the Kentucky Derby winner if Rachel Alexandra’s camp decides against a Belmont Stakes 2009 bid.
Jockey Borel was in the irons for the 6 3/4-length romp by the Birdstone gelding Mine That Bird in the Kentucky Derby, but chose to ride Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness Stakes.
Jockey Mike Smith was aboard the Kentucky Derby winner at Pimlico, but a previous commitment will keep him from riding Mine That Bird in the Belmont Stakes.
Horse racing news edited from www.churchilldowns.com.
Tags: Mine That Bird, Rachel Alexandra
"Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird Works at Churchill Downs For The Belmont Stakes 2009; Jockey TBA" was posted on 25 May 2009 11:42 AM under Belmont Stakes, Horse Racing News, Horses, Race Tracks, Stakes Races, Triple Crown
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