What is (was) a race horse?

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

As I stated above, "it's like trying to herd cats".

'meow'....

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

I know you may find this astonishing, but he was before my time.

UNREAL!

(Kidding.)

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

Affirmed had one of the best trainers of all time. (Laz)

Buddy Delp (Bid) was a superb conditioner.

I gotta get outta here or I'll be on this thread all day.......................
I love Lava Man, but the O'Neil thing is what makes that guy go.

I threw in skip away at the beginning and you didnt address it. Does he not fit your criteria?

[boswd]

Zippy Chippy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heritage of Gold was a tough mare

[Pedigree Ann]

Native Diver. Never got the respect he deserved. THREE Hollywood Gold Cups, and under real handicap weights. How about Best Pal or Budroyal? Professional racehorses all.

[Antitrust32]

umm Seabiscuit anyone?

No pedigree - unheard of trainer - one eyed jock - faced everyone and beat the blue blood War Admiral

[Downthestretch55]

My vote goes to Round Table...for yesteryear.
Current runner...hmmm, can't make up my mind. I'll defer for now.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

umm Seabiscuit anyone?

No pedigree - unheard of trainer - one eyed jock - faced everyone and beat the blue blood War Admiral

Seabiscuit was raised on Claiborne Farm and had a better than average pedigree. He happened to be smaller, knobby kneed and considered lazy... but his pedigree was definitely not lacking IMO.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Seabiscuit was raised on Claiborne Farm and had a better than average pedigree. He happened to be smaller, knobby kneed and considered lazy... but his pedigree was definitely not lacking IMO.

I agree, Cajun. He was by Hard Tack, as was Man O'War, who was WA's dad (did that make War Admiral Seabiscuit's uncle? Tee hee). Swing On is said to have been, "nicely bred," whatever that means.

[philcski]

Azeri!
Won 11 G1's and 3 G2's despite an only moderate pedigree (top owner of course)... came with a fight EVERY time. Raced until 6.

What a fantastic mare.

[sham]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I agree, Cajun. He was by Hard Tack, as was Man O'War, who was WA's dad (did that make War Admiral Seabiscuit's uncle? Tee hee). Swing On is said to have been, "nicely bred," whatever that means.

Fair Play was sire of MOW. MOW was Seabiscuit's grandpa.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Seabiscuit was raised on Claiborne Farm and had a better than average pedigree. He happened to be smaller, knobby kneed and considered lazy... but his pedigree was definitely not lacking IMO.

you are right... my bad. but i still feel like he belongs as a real race horse! and I agree with Azeri. How about Free House? Eventhough he had the owner and trainer combo... but he definatly didnt have the breeding

[sham]

Here's one with no pedigree and connections...Lost in the Fog.

[MISTERGEE]

For Some Reason Forego Seems To Fit Here Very Well

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you are right... my bad. but i still feel like he belongs as a real race horse! and I agree with Azeri. How about Free House? Eventhough he had the owner and trainer combo... but he definatly didnt have the breeding

He was definitely a real racehorse in my book, too.

Dixie just happened to set a specific set of guidelines... what a SURPRISE!

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by sham

Fair Play was sire of MOW. MOW was Seabiscuit's grandpa.

You're right; I got my typing confused! That would make WA SB's uncle, right? (At least I got that part. Oy. Need caffeine...)

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

You're right; I got my typing confused! That would make WA SB's uncle, right? (At least I got that part. Oy. Need caffeine...)

Shoot, I'm getting too old for this... if MOW was Seabiscuit's grandpa and War Admiral's dad... LOL

Originally Posted by Danzig188

i'd say all around, i'd give it to northern dancer. when you look at what he accomplished (and the lack of mares in his book, much like bold ruler) it's just amazing. and then to have the top stakes producers all come from him--danzig with the north american record, danehill with the world record, and then sadler's wells....the diminutive stallion was a huge success--both on and off the track. and got short or long, dirt or turf...
altho seattle slew was successful (i give him the edge track-wise) i don't think he has made as big of a mark as the dancer.
i think native dancer fits as well, a fabulous runner, and raise a native has added to his legend.
bold ruler was outstanding as well...

but if you have to choose one for all around--i'd give it to the canadian sensation.

To some extent, Slew is still a work in progress. He came on the scene thirteen years after Northern Dancer. A son with much potential is waiting in the wings: VINDICATION.