Deep Impact

Scores again. Arc is next up. This horse is going to be ready. The Japanese are ready to invade France this time.

[ArlJim78]

He could hardly have looked any stronger this morning. This will be the first time that I can actually say that I'm excited about and looking forward to the Arc.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

This horse takes my breath away. Tears actually came to my eyes when I saw this race. I think this is the best horse in the world right now, and possibly one of the best ever.

[irishtrekker]

Holy shiat...I've been watching some of Deep Impact's races on YouTube. I'd heard about him but had never seen him run before -- I don't think I've ever in my life seen a horse obliterate the competition like that. Is this what we mean by a deep closer, or is he something else?

Seriously, to this amateur, this horse looks like the best runner I've ever seen. Where does he rank in comparison to other all-time greats with whom we're more familiar?

Wow, I wish I could see him run in person!

[zippyneedsawin]

I don't think he's run outside of Japan, so it's hard to compare him to non-japanese runners. His status will move up greatly though if he can ship in and win the Arc.

The horse has lost 1 race in 11 (he came in 2nd). I think he has run in five G1's. If he wins the ARc and continues on...

[zippyneedsawin]

Is the Arc really his NEXT race? Will DI run in a prep race or are they training him up to the race?

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

Is the Arc really his NEXT race? Will DI run in a prep race or are they training him up to the race?

I have read training up to the race.

[zippyneedsawin]

I haven't really followed Deep Impact that much, so I don't know if that's not unusual for this horse... but the Arc isn't run until early October, right?? That's a LONG layoff!

He looked good on Sunday morning but that was against Japanese bred horses. I think he will have a very hard time in the Arc. I think he will have a harder time in the US.