If you could bring back one horse.....

If you could bring back one horse within the past 20 years (1986) and entered that horse into a Breeders Cup race, who would that horse be, what race and why?

For me the horse would have to be Arazi, the race would be the Male Juve, and the reason being is because he put on the most impressive Juve race ever and to match that with the 2nd most impressive would be awesome. Plus, Arazi and Street Sense did their performances over the same track.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

If you could bring back one horse within the past 20 years (1986) and entered that horse into a Breeders Cup race, who would that horse be, what race and why?

For me the horse would have to be Azeri, the race would be the Male Juve, and the reason being is because he put on the most impressive Juve race ever and to match that with the 2nd most impressive would be awesome. Plus, Azeri and Street Sense did their performances over the same track.

You might mean Arazi?

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

You might mean Arazi?

Yes Arazi - thanks

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

If you could bring back one horse within the past 20 years (1986) and entered that horse into a Breeders Cup race, who would that horse be, what race and why?

For me the horse would have to be Azeri, the race would be the Male Juve, and the reason being is because he put on the most impressive Juve race ever and to match that with the 2nd most impressive would be awesome. Plus, Azeri and Street Sense did their performances over the same track.

Tiznow for his third BCC win! When you're talking BC performances, the conversation has to start with Tiznow!

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Tiznow for his third BCC win! When you're talking BC performances, the conversation has to start with Tiznow!

That would be a good race to see as well.

The one race, a Breeders' Cup race, would be my problem. I want to see Vindication again. It was my hope that he would one day run in the Classic, but he never had the chance to even run as a three-year-old. He reminded me so much of his sire Seattle Slew, my all-time favorite.

[Revolution]

Seattle Slew. True Greatness. Speed, Stamina, Durability. Greatness.

Originally Posted by Revolution

Seattle Slew. True Greatness. Speed, Stamina, Durability. Greatness.

He wasnt within the past 20 years.

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

He wasnt within the past 20 years.

Your heading doesn't say 20 years and I was too lazy to read your post (Mr Azeri)

[TitanSooner]

Volponi, of course

[SentToStud]

Ouija Board in the Turf vs the boys.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Top 10

Afleet Alex.

Spectacular Bid.

Barbaro. There is no doubt in my mind that he would have won the BCC at CD this year.

And Bernardini when he was on his A game.

Lost in the Fog this year.

Sunday Silence so he could do it all over again.

Damascus.

Man O' War.

Native Dancer.

Tiznow so he could do it all over again.

Sorry, I didn't see the 20 years thing until now.

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

He wasnt within the past 20 years.

(past 20 years alive)
Secretariat .

(past 20 years racing).
A healthy Lost in the Fog

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Tiznow for his third BCC win! When you're talking BC performances, the conversation has to start with Tiznow!

.....alysheba as a 4 year old punches tiznow in the neck

[KirisClown]

Inside Information, to see her run in the 95 Classic rather then the Distaff...

[The Bid]

Lost in the fog

[sumitas]

Horses can be cloned and are being cloned. No thoroughbreds yet.

[Charismatic1]

1. Tiznow - He was supposed to come back for a 5yo campaign before one of the owners renigged. Needless to say, I don't think he would have been 7-1 or 9-1 in the '02 Classic, and I don't think he would've been splitting hairs on the wire, either. 3-time winner - easy.
2. Galileo - Still bitter he couldn't be allowed to run on as a 4yo after his Classic disappointment. Why wasn't High Chap retired after his BC WIN? Makes no sense, and I think Galileo was as good if not the best middle-distance MALE horse from Europe since Lammtarra. Perhaps tied with Dalakhani in my eyes. (I'm gettin ripped for this)
3. Smarty Jones - As a 4-year-old. He was constantly improving and I think he would have been an absolute beast at 4. He was special at 3 as it was. I do respect Saint Liam a lot, though.
4. Charismatic - Somer and I share the same thoughts on this boy. He was just coming into his own when he broke down. I saw him turning into a great. I still believe it and I thank this guy for getting me hooked on the sport.
5. Vindication - I truly believe this horse was also an absolute freak.
6. Holy Bull - Before I became a fan, but it sucks he never ran on the Holiday.
7. Rock of Gibralter - He certainly would've made amends for his defeat with a second chance. As an english race caller said, "this is a machine."
8. Barbaro - I loved Invasor in the Classic from a handicapping perspective, but if Barbaro was set to go, I would've been head and heart in his camp.
9. Kitten's Joy - Mulligan please...and no bone chips.
10. Afleet Alex - I don't think he would've been able to handle Smarty and Liam as a 3yo, but as a 4yo he might have been near magical. I just wish they would've given him the proper time instead of trying to rush back for the Classic.

I love Ouija Board and would love to have seen her run against the boys here in the States, but she's run against the boys so much elsewhere that she doesn't really leave any question marks. Truly great.

Historically, Spectacular Bid and Phar Lap jump out at me.

Lastly, I would have loved to have seen the great Silent Witness run here in the States in his prime - Mile or Sprint. No horse has dropped my jaw quite like he did. I hope he still has something left.

-Ryan

[timmgirvan]

Ruffian!!!

[Danzig]

would like to see personal ensign have another go 'round. john henry as well.