Sprinters and turf horses almost never make it. You have a historical bias against them that is slowly giving way.
Invasor was 5-for-5 here -- all Grade 1 wins including an edition of the Breeders Cup Classic that has been more above par than most of the recent ones.
Also a Dubai World Cup win abroad.
The older males have been extraordinarily weak for the last several years. A horse like Blame would be considered one of the better ones, and he'd have no chance in hell with Invasor. Invasor and Curlin were both locks to make the Hall of Fame.
I'd give Lure, Housebuster, and Invasor all a B.
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