Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra turned in her second work of the year this morning, going another easy half in 50 3/5 seconds at the Fair Grounds.

Regular exercise rider Dom Terry was aboard as the filly galloped out five furlongs in 1:04.

Rachel returned to the worktab on Sunday morning for the first time since winning the Woodward, going a half in :52 flat.

"She's very special," trainer Steve Asmussen said. "I thought she looked beautiful. She went :50 3/5 today off her :52 the other day. I think that's pretty much the progression that we're expecting."

No race has been settled on for the filly's 2010 debut. Oaklawn Park, of course, if offering a $5 million purse if Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta both enter the April 3 Apple Blossom. Asked if Rachel could be ready for a race in the next two months, Asmussen reiterated that the connections will "do what's right by her."