ruffian and rachel

[Thunder Gulch]

I think you have to put her in the conversation with Ruffian, which is saying a whole lot. Clearly, Ruffian was better as a 2yo, breaking track records in her maiden races, then winning by daylight every time out. I would put Rachel's 3yo spring on par with Ruffian, and she took it to a different level in the Haskell and Woodward. I'm just happy to see a filly in this day and age that can even get folks to start talking about "Best Ever". True, these types just don't come along, so enjoy the moment.