Medaglia d’Oro’s Rachel Alexandra became racing’s brightest new superstar in a matter of a minute and forty-eight seconds – the time it took her to take the racing world’s breath away with a record 20 ¼-length tour de force in the May 1st Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. It also took that amount of time to instantly become one of world’s most coveted Thoroughbreds.

Wine mogul and leading Thoroughbred owner Jess Jackson, owner of Stonestreet Stable, knows a thing or two about acquiring highly coveted, elite racehorses. He was the main principle who purchased the two-time Horse of the Year and highest earning Thoroughbred of all time in North America, Curlin, who he campaigned for all but one start. Recently, Jackson saw another unique opportunity and jumped on it, buying Rachel Alexandra from previous owner L and M Partners LLC on Wednesday, May 6th.

The amount was undisclosed, but it was likely an eight-figure deal, according to sources. The blockbuster deal calls for Rachel Alexandra to be turned over to new trainer Steve Asmussen, who also trained Curlin for Jackson. Asmussen received Rachel Alexandra in his stable Thursday, May 7th from former trainer Hal Wiggins.

“We’ve been watching her, of course, and after she demonstrated her real athletic ability in the Oaks, it was important for us to try and acquire her,” Jackson, who bought the filly in partnership with Harold T. McCormick of Alabama, told TVG. “We talked for 24 to 36 hours from start to finish; we acted very quickly. We think she is a super horse.”

The brilliant filly owns seven wins from 10 starts to date with earnings of $958,354. In her stellar Oaks run, she earned a gaudy 108 Beyer Speed Figure in a nonchalant performance – faster than Mine That Bird ran the following day in the Kentucky Derby.

A decision has not yet been made on whether or not Rachel Alexandra would make her next start in the May 16th Preakness S. (G1), the second leg of the Triple Crown.

“She is fast, strong and durable - he traits we should all be breeding into all future generations of racehorses,” added Jackson, who will breed Rachel Alexandra to Curlin after her racing career concludes. “Her beauty and athleticism will thrill thousands of fans.”