Rachel Alexandra Joins Asmussen Barn

GI Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia d'Oro) has been transferred to the barn of trainer Steve Asmussen, according to Daily Racing Form. The move comes a day after it was announced that Jess Jackson's Stonestreet Stables had purchased the sophomore filly from owner/breeder Dolphus Morrison and partner Michael Lauffer. Hal Wiggins previously trained the filly. Asmussen, who trained two-time Horse of the Year Curlin (Smart Strike) for Jackson, did not rule out a start in the May 16 GI Preakness S. for Rachel Alexandra. “Her ability allows for a tremendous number of options,” Asmussen told the Form. He added the filly would work Sunday or Monday. Rachel Alexandra would have to be supplemented to the Triple Crown for $100,000 in order to face the boys in the Preakness