The Woodward will be shown on TVG and HRTV, networks known to hard-core fans of Thoroughbred racing, but it's doubtful their reach is enough to grab the general sports fans that may want to see how Rachel stacks up against her elders.

Except for the Triple Crown races, and before the inception of the Breeders' Cup, Belmont Park's Jockey Club Gold Cup--run intermittently at Aqueduct--was the preeminent event in Thoroughbred racing and a true test of stamina and class.