Rachel Alexandra, the sensational filly named as the United States 2009 Horse of the Year, was retired Tuesday following a disappointing season in which she won only two of five races.
Co-owner Jess Jackson said it was time to "reward her with a less stressful life," and that Rachel Alexandra would be bred to Curlin, the 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year, at Jackson's Stonestreet Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.
"Imagine what possibilities those two super horses might produce," said Jackson, who owns a majority stake in Curlin.
The 4-year-old caused a stir last year when she won all eight of her races. She beat …
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