2021 Hall of Fame Eligible Nominees

[blackthroatedwind]

I just looked up Groovy's record after he ran in the Wood-KY Derby-Preakness....he was 10 for 15, and at races less than one mile he was 10 for 14.

Yes, he ran in the Derby and Preakness....and survived to tell the tale. He was a truly amazing horse, despite his 12 for 26 career record.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I just looked up Groovy's record after he ran in the Wood-KY Derby-Preakness....he was 10 for 15, and at races less than one mile he was 10 for 14.

Yes, he ran in the Derby and Preakness....and survived to tell the tale. He was a truly amazing horse, despite his 12 for 26 career record.

You get penalized for running in too many races apparently.

Groovy's real crime was not starting the 1987 campaign sooner. Could have got revenge on Ogygian (who beat Groovy 3 times at 2 and 3) in the Bold Ruler. You beat one of those oft-injured superhorses that people go gaga for and you've punched your HOF ticket.

If Groovy had registered a third 130+ Beyer Speed Figure it probably would have helped his case, too...