If possible, which of the following match races between top horses would bring out the most fans and create the most excitement?

Curlin racing against Big Brown at a mile-and-a-quarter on a dirt track.
44% (51 votes)
Zenyatta racing against Curlin at a mile-and-an-eighth at Churchill Downs.
25% (29 votes)
Big Brown racing against Zenyatta at a mile-and-an-eighth at Belmont Park.
9% (10 votes)
Zarkava, 2008 Prix de I'Arc de Triomphe" winner, and Zenyatta, Breeders' Cup Distaff Winner at Santa Anita synthetic track.
22% (25 votes)
Total votes: 115

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futurejockey35's picture

Big B and Curlin

I say Big Brown and Curlin but that's only because that's who I'd want to see most, out of the ones listed above. And I know everyone got super excited when there was a possibility of them racing against each other. It'd be neat to see any of em' though.

Kayla

caliechie's picture

Absolutely Zenyatta vs.

Absolutely Zenyatta vs. Zarkava. Two of the best fillies, and overall racehorses for that matter, this year.

budtug's picture

Zenyatta vs. Curlin

I think that Zenyatta vs. Curlin would bring out the biggest crowd and cause the most excitement. A battle of the sexes would draw in the most outsiders to watch the race, I think, and to me it would be the most exciting, although Big Brown vs. Curlin is a close second in that excitement category. But I voted for the big girl vs the big boy because it would cause the most excitement outside of the racing world, and would be my personal choice to watch. But I do agree, any of them would be exciting!

markspeno's picture

race of the century

zarkava is a machine and would beat any of the above names between 1mile and 1 mile 4.just look at what she did and beat in the 2008 arc,total of 24 grade 1 wins between them,amazing!!!!!

nyracinggrl39's picture

Battle of the sexes

I think Curlin and Zenyatta would bring out the biggest crowds because of Zenyatta's impeccable record of 9 for 9 and Curlin because he was Horse of the Year. Also Zenyatta has that running style that is of her own and I really think she could beat the boys at their game. Just like when Rags to Riches beat Curlin in the Belmont Stakes. You can never underestimate the power of the fillies.

chief_123's picture

Battle of the Sexes

Big Brown is out! Not his fault; but still not a contender for either Zenyatta or Curlin. These to buzz saws would draw the attention of a nation close to depression. They both have power, grace and staying power, both have struggled to reach the top in the early going and both have been beaten by other horses.. I say this makes a race between these two a real fantasy treat.. Speed, Stretch running ability all in the same exciting race.. Would not want to call the finish however, at her best Zenyatta by a head! Bobby "D"


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