If you are only as good as the company you keep/beat, then this debate is a no contest. If you eliminate all common opponents, and the races that they faced each other, that would be the Breeder's Cup and the Kentucky Oaks. The common opponents would also include Fiftyshadesofhay, Authenticity and Unlimited Budget. Princess of Slymar has beaten the following stakes placed horses in 2013, Ruby Lips, Walkwithapurpose, My Happy Face, Marathon Lady, Cue The Moon, Carnival Court, And Why Not, and Centring. These horses have a lifetime combined record of Gr I(0-1-9), Gr II(0-3-2) and GrIII(1-4-2). Beholder has faced the following horses in 2013, Joyful Victory, Flashy American, More Chocolate, Viva Villagio, Include Me Out, Charlie Em, Iotapa, Scarlett Strike, Heir Kitty, Speedingthruthecity, Renee's Titan, Dawn's Charm and Switch The Leads. These horses have a lifetime stakes records of GrI(4-6-7), GrII(6-5-4), GrIII(0-5-6). The numbers speak for themselves. As much as everyone, thinks that Beholder has been racing against "Tomato Cans," and aided by a bias today, the resume speaks for itself. She just left no doubt today, who was racing the "Tomato Cans."
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