Rachel Alexandra turned in her first breeze since earning her first win of the season on Monday morning at Churchill Downs, covering four furlongs in :51.20 while under restraint.

The reigning Horse of the Year easily dispatched of a small field of outmatched rivals in winning the Grade II Fleur de Lis Handicap on June 12. It was her first win of 2010 following back-to-back losses.

Rachel Alexandra is likely to make her return to Saratoga, where she was based last summer, within the next week or so. Trainer Steve Asmussen said in a release from Churchill Downs that he'd been planning to ship the filly north on July 5, but is likely to move those travel plans up several days because of the muggy weather that has settled in Louisville.

Although no target has been announced for Rachel Alexandra's next race, obvious options include the Ruffian at Saratoga on August 1, and the Personal Ensign the day after the Travers. Both are Grade I events.