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08-01-2006, 09:33 AM
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08-01-2006, 09:35 AM
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08-01-2006, 09:50 AM
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The word "talent" brings to mind potential; not necessarily accomplishments. That's not a knock on Bernardini, who blew away the Preakness field in what, his 4th start? But to answer the original question, since The Bid, IMO, there's two horses since 1980 that stand out over all others in terms of accomplishments:
John Henry- a Grade 1 winner on grass and dirt. A grade 1 winner I believe at the age of 9. He won the Arlington Million twice and was a photo away from 3 wins, and won the Jockey Club GC on dirt, among other races. Besides his tremendous race record, what stands out is his will to win, his versatility, and his longevity. He was a freak. Cigar- another freak although grass wasn't his game. His critics point out that his speed figures, while very good, weren't mind blowing. I think Cigar did what he had to do to win. 16 wins in a row is amazing and when he did lose, it was more a product of the pace (battling a 1:09 and change pace in the Pacific Classic, then falling too far behind a 47 3/5 pace when Skip Away beat him a nose at Belmont). He never should've even been in photos in those races the fact he came so close was evidence to his heart. I guess in terms of raw talent, Easy Goer would have to come to mind. As good as he was, he didn't really live up to all the expectations. And same with Devil's Bag, who was being hailed as one of the all-time greats. Last edited by JJP : 08-01-2006 at 09:57 AM.
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08-01-2006, 11:10 AM
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I also like Barbaro, Sunday Silence, Cigar, Skip Away, Tiznow, Easy Goer, Silent Witness, Hurricane Run, John Henry, Personal Ensign, Dancing Brave, Makybe Diva, and Alysheba. Last edited by kentuckyrosesinmay : 08-01-2006 at 11:20 AM.
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08-01-2006, 11:15 AM
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Lammtarra is my choice
4 for 4, won the Epsom Derby in record time with no preparation other than a 2 year old stakes. Won the King George and the Arc against older as a 3 year old. Retired
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08-01-2006, 12:52 PM
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Darley just bought him back. These guys are getting everything. Dam $75 a barrel oil is kiling american racing.
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08-01-2006, 10:50 AM
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I can't leave Officer off of a list of horses with talent who didn't show it all the time on the track; he was a magnificent physical specimen with the guts of an amoeba. I loved to watch him move when he didn't have to fight for a win. (As an aside, Officer had lovely manners under tack, could have been a trail pony - no real aggression in the horse at any time.)
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08-01-2006, 11:10 AM
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I'm guessing most of us live in the U.S. so that's what we know best. We only get to see the top Euros maybe run once. I do know Dancing Brave was hailed as the best British horse in 25 years.....and Manila handed it to him at Santa Anita.
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08-01-2006, 12:39 PM
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08-01-2006, 12:44 PM
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Ghostzapper
Candy Ride Point Given Dubai Millennium Dalahkhani
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08-01-2006, 02:30 PM
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Easy Goer and Bellamy Road.
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08-01-2006, 02:34 PM
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Where are the ladys here
Personal Ensign and Ladys Secret--come on. Two of the best horses to ever race. Rock of Gilbrator, Hurricane Run, Dubai Millenium Who knows how good Favorite Trick could have been if it wasnt for the training debacle. Cigar, Ghostzapper, Stevie Wonderboy--talent is so hard to measure.
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08-01-2006, 03:31 PM
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Takes a good deal of talent to win an open G1 race at 6.5 furlongs and an open G1 race at 10 furlongs. So I'd say Ghostzapper is right up there with the most talented we've seen since Bid.
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