I have always thought the top sires like Storm Cat and Smart Strike provide the class, while the dam side provides surface and distance preference.
I remember JCGC day at Belmont in 2007.
Smart Strike's off spring won the 3 biggest races that day.
Vosbugh 6f on dirt: Fabulous Strike (Lost Code mare)
Joe Hirsch 10f on turf: English Channel (Theatrical mare)
Jockey Club GC 10f on Dirt: Curlin (Deputy Minister mare)
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