<div id="subtitle">Rachel Alexandra returns to track for 1st gallop; Mine That Bird's jockey decision postponed</div><div><p>Rachel Alexandra returned to the track for the first time since becoming the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness.</p><p>She galloped a mile Wednesday over a fast Churchill Downs track. Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird galloped 1 1/2 miles for the first time since finishing second to Rachel Alexandra in last Saturday's Preakness at Pimlico.</p><p>Rachel Alexandra will gallop again Thursday and is scheduled to complete a timed workout Monday. Mine That Bird also will gallop Thursday, but he won't work out before early next week.</p><p>"The horse is just doing super, he's on his game," trainer Chip Woolley said. "We're really surprised that he's as fresh as he is after two good hard races."</p><p>Woolley said he and Mine That Bird's co-owners Mark Allen and Leonard Blach have decided to wait until early next week before choosing a rider for the Belmont Stakes on June 6.</p><p>Calvin Borel was aboard Mine That Bird for his 6 3/4-length victory in the Derby, but he chose to ride Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness. Mike Smith replaced Borel on Mine That Bird, but he has a previous riding commitment in Southern California on June 6, the same day as the Belmont in New York.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=50784520&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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