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| Epsom Derby |
  
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8 | 8.89% |
| Melbourne Cup |
  
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14 | 15.56% |
| Dubai World Cup |
  
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8 | 8.89% |
| Kentucky Derby |
  
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55 | 61.11% |
| Breeders' Cup Classic |
  
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17 | 18.89% |
| Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe |
  
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25 | 27.78% |
| Arlington Million |
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3 | 3.33% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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10-01-2010, 07:06 PM
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World's Greatest Thoroughbred Race?
Reading a British book which terms the Epsom Derby as the 'World's Greatest Flat Race'. With the Arc Sunday, it made me curious what people consider the greatest of the great flat races internationally? You can vote multiple times, so maybe tab your top 3.
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10-01-2010, 08:02 PM
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It's kind of difficult for an average race fan living in the US to realize the history and magnitude of the races in another country. I voted Ky Derby sinply on tradition and the fact that every American trainer's / owner's / jockey's dream is to win it
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10-01-2010, 08:08 PM
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10-01-2010, 08:14 PM
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http://www.exclusivelyequine.com/Bro...¤tPage=1 I buy a lot on half.com too: http://search.half.ebay.com/horse-racing_W0QQmZbooks
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10-01-2010, 08:15 PM
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10-01-2010, 08:21 PM
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am currently reading 'the glorious cause'...oxford history of the united states, volume one. it's pretty good.
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10-01-2010, 08:53 PM
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I dont see anyone in the US ship over there for any of their races....but I see plenty ship over here.
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10-01-2010, 08:59 PM
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I love the Melbourne Cup and hopefully I'll go before my time on this ball of dirt is up.
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10-02-2010, 01:10 PM
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10-02-2010, 11:49 AM
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10-02-2010, 11:05 AM
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The Arc has my vote.
Top pick - Arc = top race across the waters. You point to it if your horse is good enough. 2nd place - KY Derby = restricted to 3yr olds only and more luck than being the best needed to win. If they changed the rules and shorten the field down to 1 starting gate instead of the added gate, then you wouldn't have horses that don't belong. Still would have 14 horses I believe racing. My opinion only..
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