Rachel Alexandra wins Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Track

Rachel Alexandra

Rachel Alexandra has won the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Track. Rachel Alexandra the hot faviourite three-year-old held off a challenge on the track by Macho again to capture Saturday’s $750,000 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. With this Rachel Alexandra became the first three-year-old female to win the Woodward.

Rachel Alexandra is owned by Jess Jackson and Harold McCormick. Rachel Alexandra was sent off as the 3-10 favorite versus seven older male thoroughbreds.

About Woodward Stakes

The Woodward Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race and is one of the premier races for older thoroughbred horses in the United States. Named for prominent racehorse owner, William Woodward, Sr., it is run at 1⅛ miles (1811 m) on the dirt for a purse of $750,000.

Originally run at Aqueduct Racetrack and most recently at Belmont Park, the Woodward was moved to Saratoga Race Course for its 53rd running in 2006. All three racetracks are operated by the New York Racing Association.

This race is to honor the memory of Belair Stud’s William Woodward, Sr., a dedicated horseman, who was chairman of the Jockey Club from 1930 to 1950.