Horse of the Year?

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by CSC

Let's say for argument's sake she finished ahead of Curlin in the Classic, are we awarding HOY on a 4th place finish in the Classic? Deciding HOY is usually reserved for winning, not for going in the backdoor.

If Ginger Punch wins the Distaff again then Zenyatta wouldnt even have been given the championship if say she finishes third in the classic, let alone win HOY. I dont think that is worth the risk.