SARATOGA RACE COURSE, MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009:

I hope everyone had a marvelously happy Fourth of July weekend!  We spent the holiday around the tranquil Oklahoma training track here at the picturesque Spa, and celebrated with a day of respite and reflection.

Although we still have a few floral details to add, you should see what we've done to the barn area and walking ring at our Saratoga home. I'm calling it my Zen garden - fresh sod, white and blue flowers for Mr. Asmussen (with some pink accents in honor of filly power!); it's beautiful and peaceful, and I want to thank the fine people of Saratoga Race Course for making our little corner of the barn sparkle so.

I've had a lovely stay at The Spa thus far; the cool dawns and light breezes - and even the calming rain - have been refreshing, although the locals tell me they long for true summer to finally arrive.

We've had some fantastic sunshine and warm afternoons as of late and everyone thinks that the weather itself is picking up on the energy and excitement of the approaching meet.

I wore my saddle again last Wednesday, as I took my very first twirl about the Oklahoma training track after a few days off after the Mother Goose Stakes. I've galloped each day since, and I'm feeling wonderful and fresh: these crisp early mornings at the track are good for my constitution. It is so exciting to be summering here - so much history and romance!

It is nice here - cool, beautiful, and quiet because the opening of the meet is still a month away. My stall has a window through which I like to gaze while I muse.

This morning I had my first breeze here at Saratoga, a nice and relaxed half mile in the early morning, and I cut smoothly through the crisp low-50's air - if I do say so myself! It was all wonderfully invigorating!

Until next time, from the talented team on the backside and your friend Rachel Alexandra, have a lovely day!

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