Empire Maker as a sire KD 2007 ?

Originally Posted by PSH

Somehow I was always a little disappointed with Empire Maker. After the Fla. Derby and race in NY before the KY Derby i thought he would be the next super horse in the Triple Crown races and first one since Seattle Slew (in my opinion). The Derby was always in question because of that foot injury. I believe that he was not 100% and then he won the Belmont. That said is breeding is obviously incredible with Toussaud as the broodmare (Chester House, Honest Lady, etc).

He should make a great sire....

PSH

Most were disappointed by his racing career. Too short and no derby or preakness. FL Derby, Wood, Belmont are all nice but he needed a derby or a couple wins in the summer/fall to be considered great. Soundness in a horse is a big thing and you have to question his.