Rachel Alexandra: Racing's Greatest Filly Battling for Life After Giving Foal

Rachel Alexandra, winner of the 2009 Horse of the Year award, finds herself in the most challenging battle of her life. After foaling a filly by Bernardini, she is in "Serious" condition as reported by Forbes. Surgery was performed due to a bruised portion of her small colon on Wednesday night, a complication that resulted from the birth of her filly. The damaged portion of her colon was successfully removed by Dr. Brett Woodie. A prognosis is yet to be determined. Current owner Barbara Banke st...