Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes

Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. Rachel Alexandra not only ran with the boys, she beat every one of them. Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes since 1924, holding off a late charge by Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to capture the middle jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday by a length.

Calvin Borel, who rode Mine That Bird in the Derby, switched to Rachel Alexandra and guided her to a sixth straight victory.

Jockey Calvin Borel celebrates after aboard Rachel Alexandra after winning the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Rachel Alexandra with jockey Calvin Borel aboard looks back during the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

Jockey Calvin Borel, front, gestures after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Mine That Bird (2), with jockey Mike Smith aboard finished second, and Musket Man (3) with Eibar Coa riding, finished third.

Jockey Calvin Borel, front, gestures after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Musket Man, right, with Eibar Coa up, finished third and Flying Private, rear left, with Alan Garcia up, finished fourth.

The only filly in the 13-horse race, Rachel Alexandra went off as the 9-5 favorite and became the first horse to win from the No. 13 post at Pimlico. She moved to the front and took a big lead before Mine That Bird tested her in the stretch.

Musket Man finished third, as he did in the Derby, followed by Flying Private and Big Drama.

Rachel Alexandra covered the 1 3-16th miles in 1:55.08.

She paid $5.60, $4.60 and $3.60. Mine That Bird paid $6.60 and $4.80, and Musket Man returned $5 on a show bet.

The last filly to win a Preakness was Nellie Morse.

The order of finish:

1. Rachel Alexandra

2. Mine That Bird

3. Musket Man

4. Flying Private

5. Big Drama

6. Papa Clem

7. Terrain

8. Luv Gov

9. General Quarters

10. Friesan Fire

11. Pioneerof the Nile

12. Tone It Down

13. Take the Points

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