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Jess Jackson makes a bid for Curlin. (AP Images)

Jess Jackson is looking to gain full control of the reigning Horse of the Year, Curlin, and is currently in private negotiations to buy out the remaining 20% minority interest in the horse. Jackson’s Stonestreet Stables currently controls the majority 80% interest. The asking price is not yet known, as the offer was included in sealed documents which were filed November 10. A hearing on the private-sale motion is scheduled to be heard Nov. 17.

Curlin was originally purchased for $57K by Cunningham and Gallion, who are battling criminal charges in the suit involving the diet drug fen-phen. They sold an 80% interest of Curlin in 2007. Curlin is the top earner in race winnings – with more than $10,501,800 under his belt.

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