Horse of the World

Black Caviar vs. Hay List

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW6r-_OJ45Q

Can't say she hasn't faced tough competition. Would like to see them bring her to the Breeders Cup but it looks like they will settle for Hong Kong instead.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Black Caviar vs. Hay List

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW6r-_OJ45Q

Can't say she hasn't faced tough competition. Would like to see them bring her to the Breeders Cup but it looks like they will settle for Hong Kong instead.

We don't really have a race for her, do we? The Turf Sprint doesn't exactly drip prestige.

Originally Posted by cmorioles

We don't really have a race for her, do we? The Turf Sprint doesn't exactly drip prestige.

It is a Grade 1 now. Maybe they could double the purse to entice them. Do something...at least make a legitimate attempt to get her stateside.

Best of the best. That's the whole point of the Breeders Cup. They'll do the opposite.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

We don't really have a race for her, do we? The Turf Sprint doesn't exactly drip prestige.

Don't let the BC Committee see this or they'll implement a one year BC-BC (Black Caviar) race just because they can.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

We don't really have a race for her, do we? The Turf Sprint doesn't exactly drip prestige.

Breeders Cup Sprint against the boys. Six furlongs on dirt.

Go for the title of Sprinter of the World -- that's what the Hertz Rent-A-Car guy would do ... it can't be a worse idea than hiring OJ Simpson as the company spokesman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf46hDT5SQQ

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

it can't be a worse idea than hiring OJ Simpson as the company spokesman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf46hDT5SQQ

In fairness to Hertz, hindsight is always 20-20. (also see: The Naked Gun movies)

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

We don't really have a race for her, do we? The Turf Sprint doesn't exactly drip prestige.

And it's on the hill this year, ugh.

[PatCummings]

What about Lonhro, Makybe Diva, Sunline? Some down under consideration?

[smartbid09]

I didn't know much about Reigh Count until I read this thread. Thank You Calzone! I never knew that he went overseas or any of that.

I love learning the history of great horses of yesteryear.

He was a heck of a horse from what I read online after you got me interested.

[Indian Charlie]

Gentlemen was a freak of nature on both turf and dirt.

Greinton kicked ass on both surfaces too.

John Henry could run a little on both.

I felt that Lady's Secret would have been a monster on turf.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Gentlemen was a freak of nature on both turf and dirt.

Greinton kicked ass on both surfaces too.

John Henry could run a little on both.

I felt that Lady's Secret would have been a monster on turf.

Loved Greinton, but he came up short in the Arlington Million and BC Turf, although he was closing on Teleprompter in the Turf.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by smartbid09

I didn't know much about Reigh Count until I read this thread. Thank You Calzone! I never knew that he went overseas or any of that.

I love learning the history of great horses of yesteryear.

He was a heck of a horse from what I read online after you got me interested.

Here is video of his 1928 Kentucky Derby win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkySg3t5QII

Reigh Count sired triple crown winner Count Fleet.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

What about Lonhro, Makybe Diva, Sunline? Some down under consideration?

I doubt any of them would have handled the dirt.

Generally, you need a lot of American influence in the pedigree.