Curlin to retire

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will be retired next year, and may already have run his last race.



Majority owner Jess Jackson, who has an 80-percent stake in the horse, said he would consider offers from farms in Kentucky before deciding where Curlin will stand at stud.



Until his future home is selected, Jackson said Curlin would remain in training for a possible race later this year.



Curlin, the son of Smart Strike out of Sheriff’s Deputy by Deputy minister, is North America’s leading money winner with earnings of over $10 million.



The four-year-old colt is considered a leading contender to win Horse of the Year honours again.