The racing world is abuzz with the sale of Rachel Alexandra to Jess Jackson and partners, Harold T. McCormick, Dolphus Morrison and Mike Lauffer. Quite a development that has insiders wondering if this means the Kentucky Oaks winner may challenge the boys in the Preakness. The terms of the deal were kept confidential by both parties.
"Rachel Alexandra is one of the best horses in racing today," said Jackson. "She is fast, strong, durable--the traits we should all be breeding into all future generation of race horses. Her beauty and athleticism will thrill thousands of fans."
While Jackson has admitted that Rachel Alexandra's racing days are far from over, he also made no secret of his intention to breed Rachel Alexandra to Curlin when her racing days are over. It is his intention to breed a "new" type of horse, featuring speed, strength and durability.
"We are tremendously excited by the prospect of one day seeing the offspring of Curlin and Rachel Alexandra," said Jackson. "But for now, the story of this filly is still being written. My four daughters and granddaughter will be delighted this super filly will race in our colors."
Rumor has it that jockey Calvin Borel, who has mounts on both Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird, will choose Rachel Alexandra.
As they say, stay tuned.
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While it's understandable why Calvin Borel chose the "safe bet" Rachel Alexandra over the "long shot" Mine That Bird, someone should remind him that Rachel Alexandra and Jess Jackson aren't the ones who put him on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
I think horse racing would have been better served had he stayed with Mine That Bird. While Rachel Alexandra is a great story for horse racing fans, Mine That Bird has real potential to cross party lines, and excite the general public to a level not seen in years.
P.S If Malcolm Franklin ends up as the jockey for Mine That Bird for the Preakness, you heard it here first.
Thanks for the tip. We hear lots of rumors about Mike Smith and/or Chantal Sutherland. Watch the blog next week for more on the subject.
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