Rags to Riches Retired
Disappointing, but hardly unexpected: Rags to Riches has been retired. The hairline fracture that sidelined the champion filly in 2007 reappeared following a recent gallop at Palm Beach Downs. “We took some additional X-rays,” said trainer Todd Pletcher, “and after discussing the situation with Mr. Tabor, we agreed it wasn’t worth the risk of continuing on with her” (DRF). Rags to Riches will be bred to Giant’s Causeway this spring. She exits with a record of 6-5-1-0, earnings of $1.3 million, and a place in racing history as the first filly to win the Belmont in 102 years:
