Filly Thunders From 13th Stall To Win Triple Crown Jewel

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CNN reports of the filly who won today's Triple Crown jewel:

Filly Flies Past All-Male Field To Win Preakness

Preakness Stakes favorite Rachel Alexandra lived up to her billing Saturday, thundering past an all-male field of competitors and becoming the first filly to win the Triple-Crown's second jewel since 1924.

Rachel Alexandra's win was historic for multiple reasons and capped a run of five straight victories.

She became the first horse to win from the race's 13th stall -- the furthest from the inside of the track.

Foxnews reports:

Female Champion Wins Sixth Straight Victory

Rachel Alexandra not only ran with the boys, she beat every one of them.

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

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.

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