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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Not exactly the who's who of racing legends. I guess it was my wiseguy way of saying that there is no legit older horse division anymore. Simply does not exist. Sure there are some decent older horses around but are really any of them truly better than ok? Sad state of affairs.
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That is why I thought Invasor retiring left such a hole. He was the only horse you could point to and say confirdently, yes, that is a true standout GR1 performer.
otherwise we're left with a bunch of questions marks and so-so campaigners. Personally I think Premium Tap moved last year into the category of consistent GR1 horse, but I guess he may not race again over here. Rags and Curlin may be better right now than all of the current older horses, and that shouldn't be.
thats why in stakes races these days I look for the horse in the best current form, regardless of class because there is not such a big class differential that a sharp in-form horse cannot overcome.