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[philcski]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Well, he won two legs of the TC, FuPeg one. He also went on to take the Haskell, while FuPeg won the Jerome. War Emblem earned figures as good, actually better I think, then FuPeg.

As for the Belmont, the break is the most overlooked form of trouble in racing in my opinion. War Emblem had zero chance after that break.

I forgot one other horse that may have had the best chance to win the TC the last decade...Ghostzapper.

I know what you're saying as far as ability relative to the crop, but he wasn't ready for the rigors of the Triple Crown. Hell I don't even think Frankel knew what he had at that point.

I loved his quote after the Belmont- "Empire Maker is the best horse I've ever trained", and I'm thinking (after seeing Ghostzapper's return to the races in an electrifying performance) "he isn't even your best 3YO"

[cmorioles]

I do have a soft spot for War Emblem. I love horses that just go from the bell and dare you to get them.

I forgot about Silver Charm, he does make the decade cutoff. Touch Gold may have been better, but he was good for very short spurts of time and had way too many physical problems. I think even Free House could have won the TC in a few of the years this past decade. He was pretty darn good as well.

[blackthroatedwind]

Captain Bodgit was no slouch either. That was an outstanding group. Hell, Pulpit was damn good as well.

I always liked Harlan's Holiday and i'm excited about his babies.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I always liked Harlan's Holiday and i'm excited about his babies.

Too funny.