Defining a great horse

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Competence of the management. (would you upgrade a horse because he was placed in illogical spots? Or to a greater extreme, would you downgrade a horse because he was placed in clever and calculated spots?)

Visual likability. (would you upgrade or downgrade a horse based on flashiness? Flashy type of horses being like an Easy Goer or Arazi. Unflashy types being like a Skip Away .. who was often best when moved prematurely and would grind out steady wins with odd action)

I wouldn't give the horse extra "greatness points" if you will, but if the horse is being managed like Teuflesburg a few years ago I'll appreciate that horse more than say a Zensational.

It doesn't tilt the greatness scale in any way for me but, watching a horse win easily is a beautiful thing, and I prefer front-runners to closers.