Jess Jackson has spent the last few years sparing no expense while scooping up some of racing’s top prospects and turning them into superstars. Now he’s hoping to create one.
Jackson bred horse of the year Rachel Alexandra to two-time horse of the year and stablemate Curlin on Monday, creating the potential for the “super horse” Jackson believes could help revitalize the industry.
While the results won’t be known for some time, Jackson has planned on getting two of racing’s biggest names together since he purchased Rachel Alexandra after her record-setting run in the 2009 Kentucky Oaks.
“We have been anticipating this introduction for some time now,” Jackson said. “Imagine what possibilities those two super horses might produce.”
Stonestreet Stables co-owner Barbara Banke called it a “privilege” to bring the horses together. “Both horses embody that intangible equine ideal that separate mere horse from legend,” she said.
The Associated Press
