Sorry NYRA: Rachel to skip Belmont

As everyone knows by now, Rachel Alexandra will skip the Belmont Stakes. Will it effect the attendance, most likely. However, Mine That Bird will be in the race, and he has his new BFF back on his back after a one race hietus. With Rachel out, it helps Chartiable Man out, as he's the lone speed. But I wouldn't be surpised if Brave Victory went out with him, as his dad Lion Heart was pretty speedy himself.

Meanwhile, Rach will be in a non horse related magazine this upcoming August. It's a very well known magazine, that is more known for it's fashion sense. I'm talking about Vogue, and yesterday was her photo shoot. Some people like it (I'm one of those), others wished it happend before with horses like Rags to Riches and Zenyatta. I think the big reason why she is going to be in the magazine is that Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue was at the Preakness. If she hadn't been, who knows if she would be in the magazine. Hopefully this opens the door to a world racing has never traveled. Next thing we know, Mine is getting offers from magazines himself.

Anyway, due to some miscommunitation I didn't get to the track today. But lets just say I had a horrible day picking winners. So hopefully I will get there on June 20th which is DelCap/Oaks preview day.