Retirements.....

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

Yes, you're right. That completely slipped my mind. Thank you for catching my mistake.

One of the greatest sights that I have ever seen was seeing Ouija Board win the BC F & M Turf. She truly was a hero. People were shouting for her like I have never seen. The winner's circle was a frenzy. When she came around in front of the stands after the race, people were just running to her and yelling. What an animal! Love that girl!

I'll will greatly miss her (when she is actually retired). I'm sorry that I retired her prematurely.

For her to race in the last three Breeder's Cup events in this race and finish in the money in all three is truly something. Also to beat males across the pond during the same time period - AMAZING! She is turf filly and mare champion HANDS DOWN and could be the BEST turf runner from either sex...this decade!

[repent]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

For her to race in the last three Breeder's Cup events in this race and finish in the money in all three is truly something. Also to beat males across the pond during the same time period - AMAZING! She is turf filly and mare champion HANDS DOWN and could be the BEST turf runner from either sex...this decade!

ok,
this is kind of what I am talking about in the Lord Derby thread.
she is great,
but the best turf runner of the decade?

Its not hard for me to come up with 10 Euro turf runners that are definitely better than her that raced this decade.

The Rock
High Chaparral
Dalakhani
Sulamani
Falbrav
Alamshar
Montjeu
Sinndar
Giants Causeway
Kalanisi
Sakhee
Fantastic Light
Galileo
Dubai Millennium
Rakti
Hawk Wing
Marienbard
Doyen
Grandera


and Im sure I am leaving off another 20 more that will come to me later.
I could probably name 10 horses just trained by AOB that were better than her that ran this decade.

great racemare, but no way does she rank with horses like Dalakhani and Falbrav.



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[Danzig]

Originally Posted by repent

ok,
this is kind of what I am talking about in the Lord Derby thread.
she is great,
but the best turf runner of the decade?

Its not hard for me to come up with 10 Euro turf runners that are definitely better than her that raced this decade.

The Rock
High Chaparral
Dalakhani
Sulamani
Falbrav
Alamshar
Montjeu
Sinndar
Giants Causeway
Kalanisi
Sakhee
Fantastic Light
Galileo
Dubai Millennium
Rakti
Hawk Wing
Marienbard
Doyen
Grandera


and Im sure I am leaving off another 20 more that will come to me later.
I could probably name 10 horses just trained by AOB that were better than her that ran this decade.

great racemare, but no way does she rank with horses like Dalakhani and Falbrav.



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he said she 'could be' the best this decade. certainly one of the very best mares to run, altho i would put makybe diva above her. but she has been a TOP horse for more years than most horses even run. incredibly tough, consistent, and carried more weight overseas than our top colts over here.

[cakes44]

I'm not so sure Rakti would be in that group. I could be WAY out of the loop here, but as Stevie Wonderboy been retired yet?

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by cakes44

I'm not so sure Rakti would be in that group. I could be WAY out of the loop here, but as Stevie Wonderboy been retired yet?

Stevie just had a work about 10 days ago. If he's sound, he'll be running a 4-year old campaign.

[kgar311]

Star Parade retired

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2654631
(kgar...your 'url' wasn't working so I fixed it for you....paisjpq)

[Danzig]

a bit premature on my part--but surprise board finisher badge of silver will have one more race before heading to airdrie stud to start his second career. he'll either run in hollywood in the citation, or at aqueduct in the cigar.
always liked this guy, but he had so many injuries it was hard for them to string anything together. almost a millionaire, and can join that exclusive club with a win in his last appearance.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by cakes44

I'm not so sure Rakti would be in that group. I could be WAY out of the loop here, but as Stevie Wonderboy been retired yet?

BITE YOUR TOUNGE!

RAKTI IS GOD.

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

BITE YOUR TOUNGE!

RAKTI IS GOD.

right on.

horse was a Group 1 winner for something like 4 straight years.
ran besides his European success, he ran 2nd to Falbrav in HK.

was a headcase, but was awesome at 8/10f.


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[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by repent

was a headcase, but was awesome at 8/10f.

That was part of his charm.

God, I miss him. One of a kind..... sheer brilliance.

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Proclamation.....

http://www.godolphin.com/News/2006/N...r/arch3036.asp

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

he said she 'could be' the best this decade. certainly one of the very best mares to run, altho i would put makybe diva above her. but she has been a TOP horse for more years than most horses even run. incredibly tough, consistent, and carried more weight overseas than our top colts over here.

Makybe Diva has to travel the world and beat world class competition on several continents before she can be mentioned in the same class as Ouija Board. As with Silent Witness, u have to do more than just beat up on your provincial rivals to be considered a true world class horse. What Silent Witness and Makybe Diva do is really no different than what Lava Man does in California. Dominate the locals and whatever second rate shippers come to their home.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Makybe Diva has to travel the world and beat world class competition on several continents before she can be mentioned in the same class as Ouija Board. As with Silent Witness, u have to do more than just beat up on your provincial rivals to be considered a true world class horse. What Silent Witness and Makybe Diva do is really no different than what Lava Man does in California. Dominate the locals and whatever second rate shippers come to their home.

makybe divas three straight melbourne cup wins put her in rarified air. she was one in a million--and she won her third less than two weeks after winning the cox plate. other horses have won two melbournes, but three was considered impossible, let alone three in a row!

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

makybe divas three straight melbourne cup wins put her in rarified air. she was one in a million--and she won her third less than two weeks after winning the cox plate. other horses have won two melbournes, but three was considered impossible, let alone three in a row!

I'm not saying she isn't a really good horse or even a special one. But there is a difference between a really good one that beats the horses in their area over and over again and one that travels the world and beats the best. I think to compare Makybe Diva and Ouija Board is a total injustice to Ouija Board. Could Diva be better and beat Ouija Board? Possible. But Ouija is the proven world class competitor that Diva isn't.

[repent]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

I'm not saying she isn't a really good horse or even a special one. But there is a difference between a really good one that beats the horses in their area over and over again and one that travels the world and beats the best. I think to compare Makybe Diva and Ouija Board is a total injustice to Ouija Board. Could Diva be better and beat Ouija Board? Possible. But Ouija is the proven world class competitor that Diva isn't.

I try not to reply to your posts b/c, well, you are insane.

but you speak of Makybe Diva as if she is still running.
been retired for a year now slick.
how is she supposed to beat The Board?
she is pregnant.



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