For those comparing Beyers to determine where she belong on the list of all-time greats please remember that Beyer speed figures measure speed and speed only. They do not measure heart, and they do not measure class, for which Rags to Riches has both.
It's amazing -- we see an awesome horse race, with two classy, fast and amazing individuals battle head-and-head down the stretch, and already the naysayers and dissenters are out in force about her place in history.
To me, history is winning a classic horse race. Check. (Belmont Stakes..and Oaks)
To me, history is overcoming obstacles. Check (wide-trip).
And finally, history is doing something unusual, extraordinary, out-of-the-norm..double check (A filly beats the boys, and answers a classy foes every attempt at the lead).
Is she the greatest of all time? Can't say yes or no to that, but I can say she was the greatest today.
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