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Old 09-21-2011, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JJP View Post
I have to agree with Cannon Shell. The first Classic put the Breeders Cup on the map. The final time may have been slower than Princess Rooney's win (a great mare, at that) but the internal fractions were much faster. That race was loaded with speed; Preicisionist and Slew O Gold's stablemate, Mugatea pushing Wild Again. Slew O Gold, a tremendous horse in his own right, trying to battle between horses, and the rogue Preakness winner, Gate Dancer surging on the outside in a 3 way photo. Pat Day has said that this race really propelled his career. One of the best races I've ever seen.
I wouldn't put much stock in this list.

Not only did he leave off the initial BCC (a great race to watch as a fan, maybe not such a great race for all time greats) race, but he ranked the Zenyatta win better than AP Indy's win.

Clearly he relied too heavily on figures.
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