Favorite / Best Crop

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Holland Hacker

With all of the talented three year olds running this year it kind of reminds me of 1987. It also got me thinking about which crop or crops of horses could be considered outstanding after their racing careers were over and were into their stud careers.

I'll start off with my favorite which was a crop that what was originally considered a weak crop as I recall. After all the derby winner still qualified for Non-Winners of 2 Other than Maiden Claiming or Starter as he entered the gate on the first Saturday in May.

The 3 Year Olds of 1987.

Alsheba, Bet Twice, Brave Raj, Capote, Cryptoclearance, Gulch, Gone West, High Brite, Java Gold, Lost Code, Miesque, Personal Ensign, Polish Navy, Sacahuista. Plus I'm sure I left some off of the list.

So what is your favorite crop?

Mines the same..
My all time favorite filly is Personal Ensign...saw her beat the males in the '88 Whitney.
Gulch was impressive after the Derby that year when he came back to win the Met Mile and won it again the following year.
He's one of the top underrated sires.