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Started 4/21/11 by TripCrown73; 337225 views.
Msg 5 of 2465 to mimi6920mimi6920 
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Amy (1pony)
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From: Amy (1pony)

4/21/11

Here is an article about him, so very sad.

Winemaker, horse owner Jess Jackson dies at age 81

Written by
The Courier-Journal

Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall-Jackson wines and a prominent horse owner, died Thursday at his home in Geyserville, Calif., Kendall-Jackson reported on its website. He was 81.

A Jackson Family Wines spokeswoman said the cause of death was complications from cancer.

Jackson described himself as a life-long racing fan who watched Seabiscuit race. In his later years, he became a prominent horse owner and breeder, best known for racing two-time Horse of the Year Curlin (2007-’08) and 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra with partners.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110421/SPORTS08/304210040/1002/Winemaker-horse-owner-Jess-Jackson-dies-age-81?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|p

  • Edited 4/21/2011 1:06 pm ET by MaryLOhio
 
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Msg 6 of 2465 to TripCrown73TripCrown73 
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KYsally (kwsally)

From: KYsally (kwsally)

4/21/11

I just rec'd an email from TDN and he has passed.  RIP JJ!

 

XXOO

 
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Msg 7 of 2465 to TripCrown73TripCrown73 
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Derby132

From: Derby132

4/21/11

I am so saddened by this news.  Jess Jackson will be greatly missed in the sport.  A true sportsman.  Prayer for his family.

Rachel's future foal in my mind will always bring thoughts of the man who dared to dream of it's promise.

 
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pepsmom1

From: pepsmom1

4/21/11

Likewise, very sad to learn of Mr. Jackson's passing. He loved the sport, and was so proud of both Curlin and Rachel.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Sally in Indy

 
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Msg 9 of 2465 to TripCrown73TripCrown73 
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GreybirdK

From: GreybirdK

4/21/11

I saw this on bloodhorse.com

Very sad news, I am sorry he didn't get to see the first foal born.  It was a good life and an exicting one, and he did much for horse racing, though maybe not always the most popular choices.  I liked the grumpy old bugger.  RIP and here's hoping his widow hold onto the horses.

 
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KYsally (kwsally)

From: KYsally (kwsally)

4/21/11

I wonder if they will name the foal after JJ?  Jesse Alexander - Curlin Jackson - its a possibility.

XXOO

 
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bowarrow1

From: bowarrow1

4/21/11

dared to dream of its promise ... beautifully put . What a shame JJ didn't make it another year to see the foal.
Condolences to his wife , family , and friends.
He added so much to racing , so much. I will always remember that he was the one who knew Rachel could run with colts - he gave the girl her chance , God bless him !
BobbieB
 
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Msg 12 of 2465 to KYsally (kwsally)kwsally 
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bowarrow1

From: bowarrow1

4/21/11


Rachlin Jackson - a great name .
BobbieB
 
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JoyinVT

From: JoyinVT

4/21/11

Very sad. I, too, am sorry he didn't live to see the Rachel/Curlin foal. Although I knew his age and illness, he never looked or acted 81 or sick. I am glad he had a good life and a good death. His death will be difficult for his survivors. RIP, Mr. Jackson.

Joy

 
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Msg 14 of 2465 to TripCrown73TripCrown73 
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SmittyCat3

From: SmittyCat3

4/21/11

Saw that too - what a shock! I didn't even know he was sick...
 
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