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  • Borel, Rachel Alexandra set for Preakness

    05/16/2009 3:09:35 AM PDT · by gate2wire · 58 replies · 1,007+ views
    Thoroughbred Times ^ | May 15, 2009 | Jeff Lowe
    However you score it, Calvin Borel is the central human figure in the $1.1-million Blackberry Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. Whether he played his moves right will be obvious at about 6:17 p.m. EDT. Borel will be under the microscope after making the unprecedented decision to jump off Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Mine That Bird and ride Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Rachel Alexandra instead in the Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown Borel was not battling any second thoughts on Friday. “It’s a good position to be in,” Borel said....