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"I love your account. Seeing the classic PPs is like looking through photos of an old love." ๐Ÿ˜ โ€ข Follow for a new classic horse racing PP each day. Join us! ๐Ÿ‘†

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๐Ÿ‡ WHIRLAWAY ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Racing's 5th Triple Crown Winner ๐Ÿ”น 2X Horse of the Year Ranked 26th best horse of the 20th Century. Spot anything interesting in Whirlaway's PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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AWAD @equend @ljlmvel Who remembers this old warrior? He sure danced a lot of dances for many years! How about a Retweet for Awad?! ๐Ÿ‡ #HorseRacing
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๐Ÿ‡ BUCKPASSER ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Record31: 25โ€“4โ€“1 ๐Ÿ”น Multiple Champion 2 yo ('65), 3yo ('66), Handicap Male (''66, '67) ๐Ÿ”น Horse of the Year 1966 ๐Ÿ”น Ranked 14th best horse of the 20th Century ๐Ÿ”น Leading broodmare sire in 1983, 1984, and 1989. What do you think of Buckpasser's career? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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WISE DAN @ljlmvel @JulienLeparoux He is the first horse to win the same three Eclipse Awards in consecutive years, having been named American Horse of the Year, Champion Older Male & Champion Male Turf Horse in 2012 and 2013. Hard not to have been a fan! h/t @SabrinnaMoore
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๐Ÿ‡ RISEN STAR ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Champ 3 yo in 1988 ๐Ÿ”น With a better trip in the Derby he may have been a triple crown winner and was only getting better ๐Ÿ”น From my old notes: "106 Derby, 110 Preakness. Seem to recall his Belmont being 118 or so." What do you remember about Risen Star? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ BLACK CAVIAR ๐Ÿ‡ Something a little bit different today. Share your thoughts on this 25 for 25 Australian superstar. ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ JOHN HENRY ๐Ÿ‡ @LauraRGideon @546wins @LaffitPincayTV @KyHorsePark Not enough room or superlatives to cover all his accomplishments! 2X Horse of the Year, Multiple G1 winner on Dirt & Turf. Not bad for a former claimer! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Share your memories of this racing legend below ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ SEATTLE SLEW ๐Ÿ‡ Was this guy any good? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Share your opinions & memories of Slew in the comments๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ SILVER CHARM ๐Ÿ‡ @GStevens_jockey @BobBaffert - Any memories of Silver Charm to share? @Oldfriendsfarm @MBlowen - What's he like now? Too many accomplishments to list. Share your thoughts on Silver Charm๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ CRYPTOCLEARANCE ๐Ÿ‡ [ @joesantos_33 ] Here's an old favorite who danced almost every dance. Look at all the great names in those running lines.
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Is it just me, or has anyone else ever been less excited about a BC? Between the tragedies, injuries, early retirements, limited racing schedules, it's difficult to feel good about the state of the sport. The quality of the Classic and the HOY contenders is unlike anythingโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ‡ GOLDIKOVA ๐Ÿ‡ The only horse to win a Breeders' Cup race 3 times and one of only 2 horses to win 3 Breeders' Cup races. Hard to believe it's been a dozen years. Who's the only other horse to win 3 BC races? Share your memories of Goldikova ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ SUNDAY SILENCE ๐Ÿ‡ You guys know the rest, so let's get right to it: Sunday Silence vs Easy Goer. Have at it!๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ EASY GOER ๐Ÿ‡ He was a neck and nose away from probably going down as a Top 5- 10 all-time horse. Belmont > Whitney > Travers > Woodward > JC Gold Cup is a helluva win streak for a 3 year old. Beyers attached. Where do you rank Easy Goer historically? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ DAMASCUS ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Record32: 21-7-3 ๐Ÿ”น Horse of the Year - 1967 ๐Ÿ”น Won the 1967 Woodward by 10 lengths over both Dr. Fager and Buckpasser in the "Race of the Century" ๐Ÿ”น Ranked 16th best horse of the 20th century. What sticks out to you most about Damascus?๐Ÿ‘‡ ( @claibornefarm )
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July 4th. Can't help but remember when the Suburban used to be run on July 4th. And used to mean something. Changes happen slowly, but over time they add up. Anyone else feel the same?
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๐Ÿ‡ GO FOR WAND ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”นChampion 2yo Filly 1989 ๐Ÿ”นChampion 3 yo Filly 1990 ๐Ÿ”นBeyers: Beldame - 117 Maskette - 105 Alabama - 111 Test - 114 Mother Goose - 104 One of my all-time favorites. Where would you rank Go For Wand historically among the best fillies & mares?๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ AMERICAN PHAROAH ๐Ÿ‡ [ @VictorEspinoza @BobBaffert @coolmoreamerica ] Another Triple Crown winner who needs no introduction. Now that it's been 8 years, how do you look back on the career and legacy of American Pharoah?
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๐Ÿ‡ STRIKE THE GOLD ๐Ÿ‡ Here's an old favorite - the 1991 Kentucky Derby winner. A deep closer who rarely won, but at least he always showed up. What do you remember most about Strike The Gold? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ SMOKE GLACKEN ๐Ÿ‡ @Gainesway @MarylandTB ๐Ÿ† Champion sprinter in 1997 (as a 3 yo) ๐Ÿ”ฅ This guy was fast!! 110-114-117 Beyers as a 3yo Who remembers Smoke Glacken?
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๐Ÿ‡ BOLD RULER ๐Ÿ‡ 1957 Horse of the Year and Champion 3 year old. Also turned out to be a pretty decent sire! Discuss Bold Ruler ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ REAL QUIET ๐Ÿ‡ @BobBaffert โ€ข @GStevens_jockey โ€ข @jerrydbailey โ€ข @DesormeauxKent - Any memories of Real Quiet to share? ๐Ÿ”น Champion 3 yo - 1998 ๐Ÿ”น Kentucky Derby & Preakness winner ๐Ÿ”น Nailed at the wire by Victory Gallop in their historic Belmont Thoughts on Real Quiet?๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ HOLY BULL ๐Ÿ‡ @mikeesmith10 - What can you share with us about Holy Bull? The 1994 Horse of the Year and one of my all-time favorites. No need to list his accolades. What do you remember most about Holy Bull?๐Ÿ‘‡ (h/t @MikeDeSabato718 ) [ @DarleyAmerica ]
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๐Ÿ‡ CITATION ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Racing's 8th Triple Crown Winner ๐Ÿ”น Ranked #3 on the Top 100 of the 20th Century List ๐Ÿ”น Was an incredible 19-for-20 as a 3 year old. What sticks out to you about Citation's PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ DA HOSS ๐Ÿ‡ [ @GStevens_jockey โ€ข @ljlmvel โ€ข @KyHorsePark ] โ€œThis is the greatest comeback since Lazarus..." One of Durkin's best for a really fun horse and 2x BC Turf Mile winner. What do you remember most about Da Hoss? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ STAR OF COZZENE ๐Ÿ‡ [ @GStevens_jockey โ€ข @joesantos_33 โ€ข @Hennigracing โ€ข @TeamValor - any memories to share? ] A really fun turf horse from the early 90s. Had some epic battles with Lure. Ran Beyers of 115-117 four times!! I know many of you loved him. ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ RIVA RIDGE ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”นChamp 2 yo in '71 ๐Ÿ”นChamp older horse in '73 ๐Ÿ”นDerby & Belmont winner, but mostly remembered as Secretariat's stablemate Thoughts on Riva Ridge? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ REGRET ๐Ÿ‡ The first female to win the Kentucky Derby. Lots of fun stuff to analyze in her short/long career. What catches your eye? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ GENUINE RISK ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Second filly to win the Derby ๐Ÿ”น Champ 3 yo Filly 1980 ๐Ÿ”น Record15: 10-3-2 Where would you rank Genuine Risk among the top fillies mares of all-time? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ MEMORIES OF SILVER ๐Ÿ‡ [ @jerrydbailey โ€ข @jjtonerracing Very nice turf horse in the late 90s. 110 Beyer as a 3 yo filly winning the QE II. Also won the G1 Beverly D. Who remembers her?๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ MINESHAFT ๐Ÿ‡ What do you remember about the 2003 Horse of the Year (how has it been 20 years?!) ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ MONARCHOS ๐Ÿ‡ Who remembers the upset winner of the 2001 Kentucky Derby who took advantage of a suicidal early pace to upset favored Point Given - becoming only the second horse in Derby history to win the race in under 2 minutes? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ THUNDER GULCH ๐Ÿ‡ @GStevens_jockey @mikeesmith10 @ljlmvel @jerrydbailey @Corey_Nakatani : You all rode him-any memories of Thunder Gulch to share? Where would you rank him? @coolmoreamerica ๐ŸŒนKentucky Derby Winner ๐Ÿ†3 yo Champ How will you remember him?
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๐Ÿ‡ STAGE DOOR JOHNNY ๐Ÿ‡ (Apologies if I did him before - can't remember. Plus, we're running out of horses and we have many new followers) Who knows what's most notable about Stage Door Johnny? (There are several possibilities) ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ TOM FOOL ๐Ÿ‡ Here's one from the wayback machine! ๐Ÿ”ถ30-21-7-1 record ๐Ÿ”ถHorse of the year, champion older horse AND sprinter in 1953 ๐Ÿ”ถUndefeated in 10 starts in '53 at distances from 5.5F to 10F. 2nd horse to win the Handicap Triple Crown Share any thoughts on Tom Fool ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ KELLY KIP ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Hard to believe, but he never won a Grade I, BC, or Eclipse. ๐Ÿ”น Set the Belmont 5F track record in his debut (in a maiden claimer, no less) running a 104 Beyer in his debut. ๐Ÿ”น Recorded 3 Beyers of 120+ in his career Share your memories of Kelly Kip ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ XTRA HEAT ๐Ÿ‡ RIP ๐Ÿ˜ข to one fast filly! ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ‘‰Named champion 3 yo Filly at 3 AS A SPRINTER!! ๐Ÿ‘‰26-for-35 career record ๐Ÿ‘‰117-120-118 Beyers as a 3 year old What are your memories of Xtra Heat?
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ZIPPY CHIPPY @OldFriendsCC @Oldfriendsfarm @FlGaming Perhaps not the fastest (or winningest) horse we've ever posted, but he's one most racing fans will NEVER forget!
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๐Ÿ‡ FOURSTARDAVE ๐Ÿ‡ [ @mig4450 โ€ข @mikeesmith10 โ€ข @nytbreeders - any memories to share? ] Here's a popular old favorite. Famous for winning at least one race at Saratoga each year from 1987 to 1994. What do you remember most about Fourstardave? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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"The Incomparable, Invincible, Unbeatable CIGAR!" @jerrydbailey @KyHorsePark @mikeesmith10 RETWEET if youโค๏ธCigar! Where do you think Cigar ranks among the all-time greats?
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๐Ÿ‡ ALL ALONG ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”ถ Won the Arc, Rothmans, Turf Classic, & DC International in a 41-day span to earn Horse of the Year in 1983 Who remembers her? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ FORTY NINER ๐Ÿ‡ [ @LaffitPincayTV @546wins @JulieKrone1 @claibornefarm ] ๐Ÿ”น Champ 2 yo in 1987 ๐Ÿ”น Many major wins (Travers, Haskell, Champagne, NYRA Mile and close seconds (Derby, Woodward to Alysheba) So many great names in these PPs. What sticks about out FORTY NINER? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ SHUVEE ๐Ÿ‡ Won the Filly Triple Crown (sorry, can't call it the "Triple Tiara") in 1969 and was champion older female in 1970 & 1971. Also beat the boys in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Anything stick out about her PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ ARTS AND LETTERS ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น1969 Horse of the Year ๐Ÿ”นRan 2nd in the Derby & Preakness before putting together an enormous 6 race win streak and denying Majestic Prince's Triple Crown bid Anything stick out in Arts and Letters' PPs?๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ZENYATTA๐Ÿ‡ @mikeesmith10 @jockey_dflores @LanesEndFarms @TeamZenyatta ๐Ÿ‘‘She needs no introduction. โ“Where do you rank Zenyatta among the top fillies & mares of all-time?
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๐Ÿ‡ STORM FLAG FLYING ๐Ÿ‡ [ @ljlmvel โ€ข @PhippsStableFan โ€ข @Claudemcgaughey ] I think I posted her a while back, but she's been requested many times and there are a lot of new followers. Plus I'm running out of horses! ๐Ÿ˜‚ What do you remember most about Storm Flag Flying? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ LITE THE FUSE ๐Ÿ‡ Super fast sprinter from the mid-90s. For those who don't remember him, what immediately jumps out at you in his PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ EILLO ๐Ÿ‡ 1984's Champion Sprinter - won the inaugural BC Sprint. Sadly, Eillo was struck with a bout of colic and died just four weeks after his win in the Breeders' Cup. Who remembers him? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ NORTHERN DANCER ๐Ÿ‡ You may not have seen him, but you know him! ๐Ÿ”ต Canada's most famous thoroughbred ๐Ÿ”ต Derby & Preakness winner in '64 ๐Ÿ”ต Began his career at @Forterieracing ๐Ÿ”ต Turned out to be pretty ok as a sire & sire of sires Share your thoughts on Northern Dancer ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ GROUPIE DOLL ๐Ÿ‡ [ @RajivMaragh ] - 2x Champion Female Sprinter - 2X BC Filly & Mare Sprint winner Any memories of Groupie Doll to share? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ SECRETARIAT ๐Ÿ‡ No career summary needed, but after posting all the other Triple Crown winners recently, do you look at Secretariat any differently? What stands out about Secretariat's PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ ROCKHILL NATIVE ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”นChampion 2 yo in 1979 ๐Ÿ”นBeaten Favorite in the Derby ๐Ÿ”นDied on March 19, 2009, at the age of 32 Anyone remember Rockhill Native? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ LOST CODE ๐Ÿ‡ An old favorite of mine. Part of that terrific group of 3 yo's in 1987 with Alysheba, Bet Twice, Java Gold, & Gulch. Seemed to have won every random 'Derby' - many of which no longer exist. Fun horse and fun campaigns. Who desides @Starks43 remembers him? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡SERENA'S SONG๐Ÿ‡ @jerrydbailey @GStevens_jockey @Corey_Nakatani @DonnaBBrothers @DenaliStud ๐Ÿ†Champ 3 yo filly in 1995 going 9-13 with 4 Beyers of 110+. Also makes you wonder what could have been if Flanders stayed around. Where would you rank Serena's Song? h/t @Starks43
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๐Ÿ‡ SKIP AWAY ๐Ÿ‡ @jerrydbailey @mikeesmith10 @joesantos_33 - You all rode Skip Away: Any special memories? How would you rank him among the best horses you've ridden? ๐Ÿ†3x Champ & Horse of the Year ๐Ÿ”ฅ Four 120+ Beyers ๐Ÿ“ขDiscuss... ( @Oldfriendsfarm @MBlowen ) h/t @Starks43
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Anyone else find this sad to read? It feels like piece by piece, the history of the sport is being dismantled.
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๐Ÿ‡ LANDALUCE ๐Ÿ‡ @LaffitPincayTV - Your dad must have had strong feelings about this incredible filly, I'd imagine? @spendthriftfarm Sensationally fast filly who sadly passed away from a deadly virus after winning her 1st 5 races. Who remembers Landaluce? ๐Ÿ‘‡ @LiSant90911352
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๐Ÿ“ฐDo you want to re-handicap the '93 Derby and see if you would have had winner Sea Hero? I have the PP's for the entire race saved. Like + comment "Derby" and I'll send it to you (Must be following so I can DM)
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๐Ÿ‡ CHRIS EVERT ๐Ÿ‡ [ @LaffitPincayTV ] ๐Ÿ”น1974 Champion 3 year old Filly ๐Ÿ”นFilly Triple Crown winner Who remembers Chris Evert (the horse, not the tennis star)? Share your comments below๐Ÿ‘‡
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"Race of the Century"
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๐Ÿ‡ CRIMINAL TYPE ๐Ÿ‡ [ @GStevens_jockey @546wins @LaffitPincayTV @joesantos_33 @CalumetFarm ] The 1990 Horse of the Year burst onto the scene out of nowhere and unexpectedly beat Easy Goer & Sunday Silence in consecutive starts. What do you remember most about Criminal Type? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ WAQUOIT ๐Ÿ‡ @joesantos_33 @mig4450 - Any memories to share of this guy? ๐Ÿ”น Fun horse out of Suffolk known for his wet track prowess. ๐Ÿ”น 19-30 lifetime ๐Ÿ”น 3rd to Alysheba in the '88 BC Classic Who remembers him? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ OUIJA BOARD ๐Ÿ‡ @jerrydbailey @KFallonJockey @FrankieDettori ๐Ÿ†Eclipse Award for Outstanding Female Turf Horse (2004 & 2006) ๐Ÿ†Won Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf in '04 & '06 Who remembers this great European mare?
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๐Ÿ‡ LURE ๐Ÿ‡ [ @mikeesmith10 โ€ข @Claudemcgaughe โ€ข @claibornefarm - any memories to share? ] โ€ข Popular back-to-back winner of the BC Turf Mile. โ€ข Terrific on both surfaces โ€ข Had epic battles with Star of Cozzene & Paradise Creek What do you remember most about Lure? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ DISCREET CAT ๐Ÿ‡ Who remembers this uber-talented colt who never quite put it all together? What stands out most to you?๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ COUNT FLEET ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น 6th Triple Crown winner ๐Ÿ”น Ranked as the 5th best horse of the 20th Century ๐Ÿ”น Won the Belmont by 25 lengths before being retired due to injury. Amazingly, he compiled a record of 21: 16-4-1 by that point. Share any observations in the comments๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ CAPTAIN BODGIT ๐Ÿ‡ @TeamValor He was steadily improving, very fast, and looked like he was going to be a major player in a top crop of 3 yo's before an untimely injury. Any special memories of Captain Bodgit?
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๐Ÿ‡ CONQUISTADOR CIELO ๐Ÿ‡ @LaffitPincayTV @claibornefarm ๐Ÿ”น HOY & Champ 3 yo in '82 ๐Ÿ”นWon the Belmont by 14 just 5 days after winning the Met Mile ๐Ÿ”นThe First of Woody's 5 straight Belmont wins What do you remember about Conquistador Cielo?๐Ÿ‘‡ [h/t: @kyracer57 ]
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๐Ÿ‡ DEPUTY MINISTER ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Champion 2 year old - 1981 ๐Ÿ”น Canadian Horse of the Year - 1981 ๐Ÿ”นLeading sire in North America in 1997 and 1998 What stands out to you about Deputy Minister's PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Classic Racehorses ๐Ÿ‡
7 months
๐Ÿ‡ CHINOOK PASS ๐Ÿ‡ [ @LaffitPincayTV ] Champion Sprinter in 1983 I think this one was requested a while back. Anything catch your eye in his PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ PRAIRIE BAYOU ๐Ÿ‡ [ @mikeesmith10 โ€ข @546wins 1993 Champion 3 year old and Preakness winner who sadly passed away after breaking down as the favorite in the Belmont. Share your memories of Prairie Bayou ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ AZERI ๐Ÿ‡ @mikeesmith10 - You've ridden some great ones, where would you rank Azeri? Any special memories? โšก๏ธ2002 US Horse of the Year and Champion Older Female from 2002 to 2004 Winner of 14 of her first 15 starts, where do you rank Azeri among the all-time greats? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ HAWAII ๐Ÿ‡ A champion in South Africa after which he was sent to race in the US, where he was the 1969 Champion Turf Horse over Fort Marcy (who was the Champ or co-Champ in 1967, 1968 and 1970). Lifetime record: 28: 21-2-3 Anyone remember Hawaii? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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WHITMORE ๐Ÿ‘‘ @RonMoquett @RSantana_Jr @iradortiz @jockeyfranco @RVLaPentaStable @luissaezpty @mikeesmith10 @jose93_ortiz @JRosarioJockey @JoeTalamo โœ…Champion sprinter โœ…BC Sprint winner โœ…Oaklawn legend โœ…Fan favorite Your favorite Whitmore memory? ๐Ÿค” h/t @Classhndicapper
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๐Ÿ‡ SHARED BELIEF ๐Ÿ‡ @mikeesmith10 @Corey_Nakatani 2013's Champion 2 year old. Looked to be headed for a really nice career until injuries and ultimately tragedy struck. Share your memories of Shared Belief ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ TOM ROLFE ๐Ÿ‡ 1965 Champion 3 year old. What sticks out to you in Tom Rolfe's PPs?๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ LOST IN THE FOG ๐Ÿ‡ Back to it with an old favorite whose story is tragic. โฌœ๏ธ Lightning quick. Won his first 10 races. He died of lymphoma during his 4 yo season, and his remains were buried at @GoldenGatePark . I know most of you remember him. Share your thoughts below.
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๐Ÿ‡ CANONERO II ๐Ÿ‡ 1971 Champion 3 year old. A a Venezuelan champion best remembered for winning the Derby & Preakness. Only won once more in his career, albeit a track record setting win over Riva Ridge in the Stymie. Thoughts on Canonero II? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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9 months
๐Ÿ‡ SLEW O' GOLD ๐Ÿ‡ โ€ข Champion 3 year old (1983) โ€ข Champion Older Male (1984) Share your memories of Slew o' Gold ๐Ÿ‘‡
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ GALLANT FOX ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Here's the 2nd Triple Crown Winner. Can't say I was around to watch him run, but for those who were, share your memories ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘‡
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1 year
Say Florida Sandy They sure don't make 'em like this anymore! Please RT if you were a fan of Say Florida Sandy! #HorseRacing
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ AFFIRMED SUCCESS ๐Ÿ‡ @mig4450 @jerrydbailey @mikeesmith10 @rickschosberg @MBlowen @Oldfriendsfarm - You guys must all have some very fond memories of Affirmed Success to share... ๐ŸŸ  Triple-digit Beyers in 38 of his 42 starts & 110+ 12x I know you remember him. Discuss๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ MUCHO MACHO MAN ๐Ÿ‡ [ @GStevens_jockey โ€ข @edgarp5361997 โ€ข @mikeesmith10 โ€ข @RADominguez76 โ€ข @RajivMaragh โ€ข @HillnDaleFarm ] What do you remember most about the 2013 BC Classic winner? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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6 months
๐Ÿ‡ SILVER TRAIN ๐Ÿ‡ 2005 BC Sprint Winner and 2006 Met Mile winner. Anyone remember him? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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11 months
๐Ÿ‡ GOLD BEAUTY ๐Ÿ‡ Champion sprinter 1982 Went on to produce Maplejinsky and Dayjur Who remembers her? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ GHOSTZAPPER ๐Ÿ‡ @jjcjockey - Any memories you can share of riding Ghostzapper? @JoseValdiviaJr - any memories? @HillnDaleFarm - What's it like to have him now? What is there to say? ๐Ÿค”Where does he rank on your personal list of the all-time greats? (h/t @Starks43 )
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ WAR ADMIRAL ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น 4th Triple Crown winner ๐Ÿ”น 21-for-26 lifetime ๐Ÿ”น Perhaps most famous for his match race with Seabiscuit where Seabiscuit surprisingly beat him to the lead. What sticks out about War Admiral's PPs?๐Ÿ‘‡
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Classic Racehorses ๐Ÿ‡
10 months
๐Ÿ‡ MY JULIET ๐Ÿ‡ Champion sprinter of 1976 What sticks out about either her PPs or pedigree? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ‡ CARRY BACK ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Won the 1961 Derby & Preakness ๐Ÿ”น 1961 3 year old champ ๐Ÿ”น Record 61: 21-11-11 ๐Ÿ”น He became only the 4th horse to earn $1 million He was remembered for his modest beginnings and come from behind style. What jumps out at you about Carry Back's PPs? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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1 year
SKY BEAUTY @mikeesmith10 One of my favorites. Perhaps b/c her dam Maplejinsky won the Alabama the 1st time I ever visited Saratoga or b/c she was the last to win the "Triple Tiara." ๐Ÿคฎ (h/t @jasonblewitt30 both for bringing her up and for loving her too!) Any new requests?
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6 months
๐Ÿ‡ NOT SURPRISING ๐Ÿ‡ Here's a fun one. 1995 Sprint Champion. Danced a lot of dances. Memories of Not Surprising? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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CREME DE LA FETE @trfinc @mig4450 Oh, just a horse who made 151 career starts!๐Ÿ˜ฑ Who remembers this old warrior? Special request for @starryday93 and special thanks to @Classhndicapper for digging these up.
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ OMAHA ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น The 3rd Triple Crown winner ๐Ÿ”น Sired by the 2nd Triple Crown winner. Interestingly, he spent his 4 yo season in England Discuss Omaha below ๐Ÿ‘‡ (cc: @TheSirBarton )
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7 months
๐Ÿ‡ LOUIS QUATORZE ๐Ÿ‡ [ @jerrydbailey โ€ข @mikeesmith10 โ€ข @zitoracing ] The 1996 Preakness winner was a pretty damn good and underrated horse. Ran a 119 Beyer winning the Jim Dandy and got beat a nose in the BC Classic. Looked set for a great 4 yo season. Memories of Louis? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ POINT GIVEN ๐Ÿ‡ @GStevens_jockey @BobBaffert - Any memories of Point Given to share with us? ๐Ÿ”น 2001 Horse of the Year ๐Ÿ”น 1st horse to ever win four $1m races in a row Pic by me at @Three_Chimneys How good was Point Given?๐Ÿ‘‡ [cc: @KyHorsePark @Sportingstables ]
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๐Ÿ‡ LITTLE CURRENT ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ”น Champion 3 year in 1974 ๐Ÿ”น Preakness & Belmont winner (each by 7 lengths) ๐Ÿ”น Just 4-16 lifetime Who remembers Little Current? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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7 months
๐Ÿ‡ SUMMER SQUALL ๐Ÿ‡ [ @DogwoodStable ] Another old favorite. The 1990 Preakness winner had some great battles with Unbridled and was an outstanding 2 year old. Memories of Summer Squall? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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1 year
๐Ÿ‡ KONA GOLD ๐Ÿ‡ @KyHorsePark @Corey_Nakatani ๐Ÿ”ธRan in 5โƒฃ BC Sprints (1st/2nd/3rd/4th) ๐Ÿ”ธChampion Sprinter & BC winner in 2000 ๐Ÿ”ธBeyers of 115+ 10 times (123 top) I know you all remember him. Discuss ๐Ÿ‘‡
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8 months
๐Ÿ‡ SNOW CHIEF ๐Ÿ‡ Fun PP's 1986 3 year old champ and Preakness winner. Really cool to see all those races with Snow Chief, Ferdinand & Broad Brush together. Who remembers Snow Chief? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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8 months
๐Ÿ‡ SPEND A BUCK ๐Ÿ‡ The 1985 Horse of the Year and easy winner of the Kentucky Derby famously skipped a chance at the Triple Crown to chase a $2 million bonus by winning the Jersey Derby instead. Share your thoughts on Spend a Buck ๐Ÿ‘‡
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