“Monomoy Girl so impressive in Rachel Alexandra- raised and grazed by Frankfort Park Farm - co bred with Michael Hernon - by Gainesway Farm Tapizar – might need a hat!”

These were the excited words of Olive Gallagher (née Taaffe) at the weekend when the three-year-old Monomoy Girl ran out a spectacular and impressive winner of the Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes at Fair Grounds and took a major step towards the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks. She has to be considered a leading contender for the classic as she has continued to impress and improve since making a winning debut at Indiana Downs in the first week of September.