Jackson passes on Belmont with Rachel Alexandra

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Are most fans morons, or just not old enough to have seen Ruffian, for openers, race?

I'll go out on a limb and declare that no serious, educated racing fan older than 40 or 45 would consider her the greatest female of all-time were she to have won the Belmont Stakes this year.

I'm not saying that it would not have been a monumental achievement, but lets keep our historical perspective.

I am 34 and know that Azeri would bury RA. Not o mention the other fillies mentioned ie Ruffian.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

I am 34 and know that Azeri would bury RA. Not o mention the other fillies mentioned ie Ruffian.

please tell me that i'm reading this wrong-azeri would bury ruffian? or do you mean ruffian would bury rachel?

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Danzig

please tell me that i'm reading this wrong-azeri would bury ruffian? or do you mean ruffian would bury rachel?

RA= Rachel Alexandra.

I don't think Azeri would bury Ruffian but it is a nice match-up to imagine.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Danzig

please tell me that i'm reading this wrong-azeri would bury ruffian? or do you mean ruffian would bury rachel?

Ruffian would destroy RA as well I think.

[Theatrical]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

Ruffian would destroy RA as well I think.

No doubt. Because many fans these days are unfamiliar with Ruffian, except through books, youtube, etc., her brilliance is treated more as lore than fact. Make no mistake. Ruffian was all that.

[King Glorious]

Here is a list of all of the horses that have run in all three TC races since the start of 2000:

Impeachment
Monarchos
Point Given
AP Valentine
Dollar Bill
War Emblem
Proud Citizen
Medaglia d'Oro
Funny Cide
Scrimshaw
Smarty Jones
Giacomo
Afleet Alex
Hard Spun
Curlin
Big Brown

Here is a list of those that ran in the Derby and Preakness and skipped the Belmont during that same span:

Fusaichi Pegasus
Captain Steve
High Yield
Hal's Hope
Congaree
Harlan's Holiday
Peace Rules
Ten Cents a Shine
Lion Heart
Imperialism
Borrego
Song of the Sword
Closing Argument
Wilko
High Fly
Greeley's Galaxy
Noble Causeway
Sun King
Going Wild
High Limit
Brother Derek
Sweetnorthernsaint
Street Sense
Circular Quay
Gayego

Here's the list of those that ran in the Derby, skipped the Preakness, then ran in the Belmont during that same span:

Aptitude
Wheelaway
Curule
Commendable
Invisible Ink
Thunder Blitz
Balto Star
Perfect Drift
Essence of Dubai
Empire Maker
Ten Most Wanted
Birdstone
Master David
Andromeda's Hero
Bluegrass Cat
Steppenwolfer
Jazil
Deputy Glitters
Bob and John
Tiago
Rags to Riches
Denis of Cork
Tale of Ekati
Anak Nakal

Here's the list of those that skipped the Derby then ran in the Preakness and Belmont over that same span:

Hugh Heffner
Magic Weisner
Rock Hard Ten
Eddington
CP West
Macho Again
Icabad Crane

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Here is a list of all of the horses that have run in all three TC races since the start of 2000:

Impeachment
Monarchos
Point Given
AP Valentine
Dollar Bill
War Emblem
Proud Citizen
Medaglia d'Oro
Funny Cide
Scrimshaw
Smarty Jones
Giacomo
Afleet Alex
Hard Spun
Curlin
Big Brown

Here is a list of those that ran in the Derby and Preakness and skipped the Belmont during that same span:

Fusaichi Pegasus
Captain Steve
High Yield
Hal's Hope
Congaree
Harlan's Holiday
Peace Rules
Ten Cents a Shine
Lion Heart
Imperialism
Borrego
Song of the Sword
Closing Argument
Wilko
High Fly
Greeley's Galaxy
Noble Causeway
Sun King
Going Wild
High Limit
Brother Derek
Sweetnorthernsaint
Street Sense
Circular Quay
Gayego

Here's the list of those that ran in the Derby, skipped the Preakness, then ran in the Belmont during that same span:

Aptitude
Wheelaway
Curule
Commendable
Invisible Ink
Thunder Blitz
Balto Star
Perfect Drift
Essence of Dubai
Empire Maker
Ten Most Wanted
Birdstone
Master David
Andromeda's Hero
Bluegrass Cat
Steppenwolfer
Jazil
Deputy Glitters
Bob and John
Tiago
Rags to Riches
Denis of Cork
Tale of Ekati
Anak Nakal

Here's the list of those that skipped the Derby then ran in the Preakness and Belmont over that same span:

Hugh Heffner
Magic Weisner
Rock Hard Ten
Eddington
CP West
Macho Again
Icabad Crane

Here's a list of posters that give a fug:

1.

[chucklestheclown]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Here is a list of all of the horses that have run in all three TC races since the start of 2000:

Impeachment
Monarchos
Point Given
AP Valentine
Dollar Bill
War Emblem
Proud Citizen
Medaglia d'Oro
Funny Cide
Scrimshaw
Smarty Jones
Giacomo
Afleet Alex
Hard Spun
Curlin
Big Brown

Here is a list of those that ran in the Derby and Preakness and skipped the Belmont during that same span:

Fusaichi Pegasus
Captain Steve
High Yield
Hal's Hope
Congaree
Harlan's Holiday
Peace Rules
Ten Cents a Shine
Lion Heart
Imperialism
Borrego
Song of the Sword
Closing Argument
Wilko
High Fly
Greeley's Galaxy
Noble Causeway
Sun King
Going Wild
High Limit
Brother Derek
Sweetnorthernsaint
Street Sense
Circular Quay
Gayego

Here's the list of those that ran in the Derby, skipped the Preakness, then ran in the Belmont during that same span:

Aptitude
Wheelaway
Curule
Commendable
Invisible Ink
Thunder Blitz
Balto Star
Perfect Drift
Essence of Dubai
Empire Maker
Ten Most Wanted
Birdstone
Master David
Andromeda's Hero
Bluegrass Cat
Steppenwolfer
Jazil
Deputy Glitters
Bob and John
Tiago
Rags to Riches
Denis of Cork
Tale of Ekati
Anak Nakal

Here's the list of those that skipped the Derby then ran in the Preakness and Belmont over that same span:

Hugh Heffner
Magic Weisner
Rock Hard Ten
Eddington
CP West
Macho Again
Icabad Crane

Assuming Barbaro belongs in the first flight it is obviously the superior flight of horses.