Which horse in past BC's...?

[fmc123412]

Leroidesanimaux!

Oh I know there are a bunch of folks who had Rock of Gib. as a stone cold lock. I remember it very well on BC day when he went down. And Pops had the winner and did not bet him.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

God, that was a horrible race for more reasons than one!

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by fmc123412

Leroidesanimaux!

Horrendous job by Belmont last year not announcing that aluminum pads were on this horse until very late. Most of the wagering public didn't realize that. I played Host so I didn't care, but you simply have to get out info like that in a timely manner.

[Seattleallstar]

Riboletta, and Rock of Gibraltar

[pmayjr]

Philcski,
Believe it or not, I had Singletary in the '04 BC Mile. Over Artie, and over Antonius Pius. It was the only thing I won all day lol. Artie was a Lukewarm favroite in a wide-open race I thought. I didn't think he was a lock at all that day. I remember Stven Christ say about Singletary after the BC, that "for his odds there were a lot better longshots worth betting". I was like... sure guy... way to pad your excuse for leaving him off your ticket.

I thought Leriodesanemaux the next year was the bigger lock, and Artie finally got it done lol. Timimg seems to go a long way in this sport lol.

With Anticipation

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Originally Posted by BellamyRd.

With Anticipation

lol,
that was funny.
I hated that horse.


to answer the question at hand,
The Rock.
no question about it.
I dont go as far back as some of you, so my perspective and races to choose from are somewhat limited.

but since, say 2000, it has to be Rock of Gibraltar.
the other, and a close 2nd, is Kittens Joy.
best US bred, owned, and trained turf horse I have ever seen.
obviously he had a valid excuse for not running up to his ability, but at the time, I had never been more disappointed.

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Slew O' Gold and Riboletta

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Originally Posted by Cardus

Going back to the 90s, if you had seen Lure run, you might say that he was the best US bred, owned, and trained turf horse that you had seen. I recall his repeat attempt (BC Mile) at Santa Anita in '93. Although I don't care for Mike Battaglia much -- chalky handicapper, terrible announcer -- he uncorked a memorable line when he said before the race, "Lure could start from the parking lot and win." (Lure was in the 12 post, a tough chore anywhere.) While he might not have been considered a natural for the turf -- given his ample dirt career before the switch -- he was fantastic for two years plus.

yeah,
you may be right.
Ive seen Lure,
but only on tape(selected races).
KJoy was the best US bred,owned and trained turf horse I have seen every race for.
hes the best one I have cashed a ticket on.
hes the best one that I have capped a race for.......................etc

thats what I meant.
Im not saying he was better than JHenry(who I have obviously seen tape of) or any of the other greats.
I do think he deserves to be mentioned with them though.


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