Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra matchup worth $5M at Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park

02/04/10 In the boldest move yet to bring Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta together for the first time in a race, Oaklawn Park president Charles Cella has announced that the purse of the April 3 Apple Blossom will be raised to $5 million if both horses start.

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Oaklawn could boost Apple Blossom purse to $5-million

02/04/10 Oaklawn Park will spike the purse of the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) to $5-million if both Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta compete in the April 3 race. Oaklawn President Charles Cella said the owners of both horses expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity.

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Horse racing notebook: Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta

02/18/10 Charles Cella, the Hot Springs, Ark., track's president lured Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta into a $5 million, April 9 race at Oaklawn Park.

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