honestly tho, tongue in cheek posts aside....any horse who can run, and win, in graded company can't really be overrated, overhyped. they are the top of the heap. yes, some horses are truly great, but it doesn't mean all the others are no good, or are overhyped, etc.
i don't agree with bestowing the title of 'great' on a horse who runs one or two good races. great is earned over a career, and shouldn't be a title given lightly, earned because a horse was on his game on one day, or two days. but by all means, talk about an incredible performance--that is something to enjoy.
for instance, a good sprinter running a lifetime best should earn compliments galore, but let's not name him the next dr fager!
lil e tee did earn other wins in his career, he wasn't a one time wonder. gato del sol on the other hand....
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