What is (was) a race horse?

[Cajungator26]

I would say that Cicada was a real racehorse as well. I definitely wouldn't call her breeding fantastic, but she was a game filly...

[Cajungator26]

And let's not forget Exterminator.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

I know you may find this astonishing, but he was before my time.

UNREAL!

(Kidding.)

[Linny]

Bid and Affirmed were professional race horses. Moderately bred they outran pedigree.
Skip Away was another, more recent example. John Henry fits as does ol' Spooky Mulder who has yet to win a graded stakes but he's a pro, no doubt. I think that Lava Man fits and his connections have been quite sporting, including a trip to Japan last fall.
The sad reality is that in today's world the only horses who stick around long enough to "take on all comers" are those of modest parentage for whom the breeding shed doesn't becon. Had Skippy been by A P Indy or Mr P or Danzig, he'd have had a much shorter career.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Linny

Bid and Affirmed were professional race horses. Moderately bred they outran pedigree.
Skip Away was another, more recent example. John Henry fits as does ol' Spooky Mulder who has yet to win a graded stakes but he's a pro, no doubt. I think that Lava Man fits and his connections have been quite sporting, including a trip to Japan last fall.
The sad reality is that in today's world the only horses who stick around long enough to "take on all comers" are those of modest parentage for whom the breeding shed doesn't becon. Had Skippy been by A P Indy or Mr P or Danzig, he'd have had a much shorter career.

That's very true... I agree completely.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

Affirmed had one of the best trainers of all time. (Laz)

Buddy Delp (Bid) was a superb conditioner.

I gotta get outta here or I'll be on this thread all day.......................
I love Lava Man, but the O'Neil thing is what makes that guy go.

I threw in skip away at the beginning and you didnt address it. Does he not fit your criteria?

[MISTERGEE]

For Some Reason Forego Seems To Fit Here Very Well