The most prominent of these is William Rood, a former fellow Swift Boat commander and currently an editor with the Chicago Tribune.

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Mr. Rood indicated that early signs are pointing towards a large handle.

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According to Alex Riddle, spokesperson for Rood and Riddle, Rachel Alexandra woke up from anesthesia at about 3 a.m. today and is in a recovery barn at the hospital.

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Stonestreet Farm reported late Wednesday night that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra had been taken to Rood and Riddle Equine Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky following foaling complications.

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Late last Wednesday night, Stonestreet Farm announced that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra had been taken to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital following complications from foaling.

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Mr. Rood has given a peculiar explanation for why now, after 35 years of studied silence on the matter, he decided to write a lengthy column in his paper defending John Kerry.

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Dr. LARRY BRAMLAGE (Equine Orthopedic Surgeon, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital): I'm always amazed that some of the best patients learning to adapt to the problems are some of the biggest, toughest colts.

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Last year, following the birth of her first foal, a colt, Rachel Alexandra also spent time at Rood and Riddle for what was described as a precautionary measure for pain management after her delivery.

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