Tue Jul 24 15:34:41 2007

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Rags to Riches declared healthy

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Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Belmont Stakes winner Rags to Riches has been found to be in good condition after an examination at Belmont Park. Veterinarian Steve Allday examined the filly Monday, one day after she was pulled up during a workout.

"Were not sure if she stepped on something or she stumbled, but she seemed fine afterwards," said trainer Todd Pletcher.

Rags to Riches will be sent to the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania for a more complete examination. New Bolton was the hospital where Barbaro was operated on last year

"Although everything seems to be fine, in order to be thorough she will have a complete physical done," said Pletcher. "Though her race plans will be made after the exam, she remains under consideration for the Alabama, at Saratoga, August 18."

The three-year-old has not raced since becoming just the third female to win the Belmont Stakes. She missed the Coaching Club American Oaks last Saturday at Belmont Park after she came down with a fever the previous week.

Rags to Riches is owned by Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, and has earned almost $1.3 million this year. She is undefeated in five starts in 2007.