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Calvin Borel celebrates aboard Rachel Alexandra after their 8 3/4-length victory in Sunday's Grade 2 Fantasy at Oaklawn.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Rachel Alexandra established herself as the probable favorite for next month's Kentucky Oaks with a cruising, 8 3/4-length win in the Grade 2, $250,000 Fantasy at Oaklawn Park on Sunday. The score came one day after champion Stardom Bound was upset in the Grade 1 Ashland at Keeneland.
The Fantasy was the fourth consecutive stakes win for Rachel Alexandra, and as the 1-9 favorite in a five-horse field she created a $3,382 minus win pool and a $227,722 minus place pool. There was no show wagering in the Fantasy.