The best Older Male (traditionally the top handicap dirt horse) was Fort Larned.
The best Turf Horse (traditionally the top handicap turf horse -- and generally the one that dominated the 9f-12f events) was Little Mike.
The Horse of the Year (traditionally the horse whose season transcended all others) was Wise Dan.
The system allows for that interpretation and the opportunity to acknowledge each. It's not that complicated.
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