My first memories of horse racing were those epic battles between Sunday Silence and Easy Goer. I fell in love with Easy Goer but loved it when the Silence broke out and defeated the Goer at the Derby and the Preakness. Then I hoped he would win the Triple Crown but he was bested by Easy Goer at Belmont in what was the second fastest time ever (Secretariat). With my heart broken by the horse I first loved, I immediately knew this sport was for me. So I wonder, who were the best horses you ever saw (Live or on TV) and please feel free to share you memories as I am also a young historian and wish dearly to write books someday! Thank you. Dewyane Millard
Two horses from South Africa that i always remember.
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Dewyane Millard: Cloud I just watched that amazing stretch run with You pinning Carson on the rail and my hair stood straight- up! Thank you for sharing an Amazing race with me! Wow! You went on to be a champion while Carson died a year later after complication from colic. Depressing that so many of the amazing finishers bring to mind sadness in a Ruffian- esque fashion. Great post!
1954 Kentucky Derby winner Determine live. Saw John Henry beat Silveyville at Golden Gate Fields. Oh, gosh, I'm sure I've see many more over the years, but these names just popped up. As far as on TV, the same could be said, but, Native Dancer (1953) stands out. Oh, Swaps (1955) too. And, and, and,and,and,and.LOL
Just too many. For you younger folks, if you don't know, Native Dancer and Swaps, you don't know nothing. LOL I think most have at least heard of, John Henry.
Australian racing has had many great horses.Some of the best I have watched-Kingston Town,Makybe Diva,Think Big,Rain Lover,Black Caviar.
was Damascus spotting his foes so much weight and still coming home a winner...Stan
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Dewyane Millard: I bet Native Dancer was a treat! Do you think he was overrated or underrated? With only one loss should he not be up there with Man O war and Secretariat? I think he is to be considered #3 all time! I remember seeing John Henry at the Kentucky Horse Park with Cigar and Da Hoss! JH and Cigs would race each other in along the fence lines...the workers still tell great stories about those two great champions and how they even competed in retirement.
Dewyane Millard: Frankel vs Black Caviar? Who would win in 1 mile?
Sunday Silence vs Easy Goer was a great rivalry and who could ever forget that 1989 preakness. One of my favorite races was a race hardly seen by the public, the 1988 San Bernadino Hcp where Alysheba and Ferdinand battle 4 furlongs nose and nose to the finish and who could ever forget Silky Sullivan's 41 length come from behind victory (all of these races can be seen on my profile page)
I can watch this race over and over with chills.
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check out the 2002 test stakes @ saratoga on youtube. probably my all-time favorite race. Carson Hollow vs You. Jerry Bailey said it was probably his best ride ever. and Tom Durkin's call was incredible. had to have been one of his best.