Strongest Classic Field Ever?

[Port Conway Lane]

I don't feel it's the strongest field in the last 10 years but what I do see is that there are four horses who have never run a poor race in their careers.
Similar to 2007 when four horses were superior on paper to the remainder of the field and Awesome Gem clunked up in the picture. The difference that year was that three of the four big names were 3YOs.

As much as Zenyatta has been overhyped there is still a tendency to under appreciate not only her but all of the major players because they are in the here and now. Looking back in the past we have the benefit of assessing completed careers of horses who at the time of their appearance in major races didnt necessarily make the fields they were in strong, but subsequently went on to establish themselves.

Maybe it's me but I don't get the hyperbole or the criticism.

[slotdirt]

Where's Hovdey? I'm sure he can say something even dumber than this.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Where's Hovdey? I'm sure he can say something even dumber than this.

It's funny you say this. Originally when I was reading it I figured it was him, then I had to look back at the author...Of course Hovdey is busy taking pictures with Zenyatta in the winner's circle so...

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by HomerS

And why we are at it would take the field in both Tiznow's wins as well

Why we are at it?

That's the oddest 'typo' I've ever seen.