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| CURLIN WINNING THE 2008 DUBAI WORLD CUP (UAE-G1) |
| Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins photo . |
Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will be retired to stud in 2009, but the four-year-old Smart Strike colt could make one final start if majority owner Jess Jackson finds an ideal opportunity.
Jackson said Curlin will stand his first season at in Kentucky in 2009 but he has not yet decided on his future home. Jackson will entertain offers from stallion operations and consider the possibility of standing Curlin at his Stonestreet Farms in Lexington.
"Curlin has proven himself across two continents with 16 starts, the honor of 2007 Horse of the Year and the greatest North American money-earner in racing history," said Jackson. "He always gave it his all and has done everything we have asked of him. I am proud to announce that he will start a new career in 2009 and contribute his soundness, stamina, durability, and athleticism to the breed. I am looking forward to seeing his foals compete and possibly exceed his unequaled racing record."
Curlin will remain in training with Steve Asmussen for now as his connections keep the options open for one final start.
"If an appropriate venue and purse are offered, we would consider one more race in 2008 for Curlin," Jackson said.
Curlin passed Cigar this year to become the all-time leading North American-raced earner. He has won 11 of 16 starts with $10,501,800 in purse earnings.
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