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Rachel Alexandra Sold to Curlin's Owner

Back from Chitown for what was a wonderful few days. The weather was great, food was good and the conference was interesting. What more could you ask for? One question for you Chicagoland residents out there - when did the Trib become a tabloid? Not a good move at all for a once great newspaper.

It was announced this week that Jess Jackson of the Kendall-Jackson Winery, and more importantly, the owner of two time horse of the year Curlin, has purchased the winner of Rachel Alexandra the runaway winner of the Kentucky Oaks. The filly is not only the clear class of the three year old filly crop, she may be the best three year old horse in training. In addition, she appears to be the best filly in a generation, although it's a little early to really give her that crown.

The purchase by Jackson sets up a couple of intriguing possibilities. The first of these is that she may now run in the Preakness. The previous owner was dead set against it but Jackson and new trainer Steve Asmussen, who trains most of Jackson's horses, have not ruled it out. Neither have they ruled out the Belmont, a race which would seem to set up for her nicely. The other very intriguing possibility is the potential mating of Rachel Alexandra and Curlin, once Rachel is retired. it will be almost irresistible to breed her to Curlin to see what a champion to a champion will produce. If that first offspring looks good, I wouldn't be surprised if Jackson keeps it and races it himself, a welcome development for the sports and a great storyline to be followed in the years to come.

Full post as published by Sports Biz on May 08, 2009 (boomark / email).