Sea the Stars

[Hwjb]

Put simply he's the best Flat horse I've ever seen. We've got him at 140, which puts him on a par with Dubai Millennium (still doesn't seem right to spell it like that!) - but he achieved it at 4 in what is arguably a suspect race - and, besides that, the best since Dancing Brave. Plenty in the office, not least the time boys, maintain that Eclipse run could be as high as 145, and there's nothing I've seen in the horse to suggest that he isn't that good. Most unlikely to see another one in a long time, so let's just hope that he proves it in the Arc; pushing for a Breeders' Cup run/4-y-o career, I suspect, will be wishing for too much! Let's hope, either way.


Of course, he's not a patch on Kauto Star!!

[CSC]

What's the news on him for the Arc? I sure hope he goes...

How about a little shout out for Urban Sea the broodmare.

[CSC]

Fame and Glory ran a pretty good race, made an early move and I can see him improving significantly over a NA style track in the BC if he comes over this year.

[my miss storm cat]

Congrats in advance to Mr. Christopher Tsui (of Hong Kong!).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/4...wner_ap766.jpg

[my miss storm cat]

Where does he rate, historically?

I've only followed racing since 2004 and to most (myself included) this is clearly the best horse in training in the world.

I'd love to hear thoughts from those of you who have followed the game for a long time.

Is he up there with the greatest? Is he the greatest? Who is to you (historically) and why?

[Riot]

Certainly a horse you have to remember and be in awe of!

I don't like to compare horses of different generations to each other in my imagination. Exercise in futility for me I just like to enjoy them when they are here.

The Arc replay:

http://france-galop.empreinte.com/20...hp?lang=en&the
meid=4&ref=http://www.prixarcdetriomphe.com/indexEN.html

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Riot

I don't like to compare horses of different generations to each otherl

I really don't either and could never stand those Curlin Vs. fill in the blank from 30 years ago kinda threads but I'm really curious if the old timers feel he's up there with the greatest of all time.