Rachel’s Valentina to Debut on Sunday (VIDEO)
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Photo:
Matt Shifman
During a visit to the Todd Pletcher’s Saratoga barn on Monday morning I got to meet Rachel Alexandra’s second and last foal Rachel’s Valentina. At that time I was told that Rachel’s Valentina would be entered to make her debut at the Spa on Sunday August 2, in a maiden special weight going six furlongs. Keep in mind that Sunday cards are not drawn until Thursday.
As a prelude to her debut, please enjoy the video I shot of the beautiful daughter of the 2009 Horse of the Year, and her sire Bernardini, as she took a bath, cooled out, and grazed at Saratoga.
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