I have divided allegiences in this race. I've been a supporter of German racing and bloodlines for 25 years so I'd love to see Shirocco become the second German winner of this race (Star Appeal was the first). Racing is still primary in Germany, not selling, and I'd like to see the industry rewarded.
But Sunday Silence was one of my all-time favorites, the ugly duckling nobody wanted who showed them that ability and heart counts for more than looks. His son Deep Impact is not just a champion in Japan, he is a once-in-a-lifetime horse , a Secretariat or Citation.
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