Horsey All Decade Team

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by miraja2

I think I would have Invasor in front of Congaree. I might have him in front of Medaglia D' Oro as well. Invasor was oddly underrated going into the '06 BC, and for some reason even his victory there and subsequent dominance didn't seem to give him the credit and attention I think he deserves.

Dominance? He barley beat Sun King then tripped out to beat Bernardini. Congaree was freaky good, I would put Candy Ride possibly over both of them, but not Invasor over anyone on his list.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Dominance? He barley beat Sun King then tripped out to beat Bernardini. Congaree was freaky good, I would put Candy Ride possibly over both of them, but not Invasor over anyone on his list.

His victory over Sun King that you mentioned came before the BC. If you read my post, you'll see that I said he was dominant after the BC (that is what "subsequent" means). Perhaps "dominance" was not the best choice of words, but I do consider his post-BC performances to be extremely impressive in that he overcame an outrageously bad trip in the Donn, and then ran a very fast race in the DWC.

Congaree was certainly a very good horse who flashed brilliance at times in his career. He also threw in his share of clunkers. On a list of this nature,the consistency of a horse like Invasor puts him ahead of a horse like Congaree in my book.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by miraja2

His victory over Sun King that you mentioned came before the BC. If you read my post, you'll see that I said he was dominant after the BC (that is what "subsequent" means). Perhaps "dominance" was not the best choice of words, but I do consider his post-BC performances to be extremely impressive in that he overcame an outrageously bad trip in the Donn, and then ran a very fast race in the DWC.

Congaree was certainly a very good horse who flashed brilliance at times in his career. He also threw in his share of clunkers. On a list of this nature,the consistency of a horse like Invasor puts him ahead of a horse like Congaree in my book.

i was always a congaree fan, but i just think (like you) that invasor was better, or at least more accomplished. but i would certainly put invasor ahead of medaglia d'oro.

[Slewbopper]

Originally Posted by miraja2

His victory over Sun King that you mentioned came before the BC. If you read my post, you'll see that I said he was dominant after the BC (that is what "subsequent" means). Perhaps "dominance" was not the best choice of words, but I do consider his post-BC performances to be extremely impressive in that he overcame an outrageously bad trip in the Donn, and then ran a very fast race in the DWC.

Congaree was certainly a very good horse who flashed brilliance at times in his career. He also threw in his share of clunkers. On a list of this nature,the consistency of a horse like Invasor puts him ahead of a horse like Congaree in my book.

Have to agree with Invasor. The only blemish on his record was a 3rd in the Dubai Derby which was followed by 6 straight G1 wins..Pim Special, Suburban, Woodward, BCC, Donn, and DWC.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Slewbopper

Have to agree with Invasor. The only blemish on his record was a 3rd in the Dubai Derby which was followed by 6 straight G1 wins..Pim Special, Suburban, Woodward, BCC, Donn, and DWC.

I think that if Congaree or M D'Oro ran against the same horses they would likely have 6 straight G1 wins too. Their records don't look as good on paper, but in reality I really do think they are better horses.

[brockguy]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Dominance? He barley beat Sun King then tripped out to beat Bernardini.

Thats like saying Rachel Alexandra barely beat Macho Again.. Invasor was a brilliant horse, turned up at every dance and scored at every dance. Id have only the Zapper ahead of him..

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by brockguy

Thats like saying Rachel Alexandra barely beat Macho Again.. Invasor was a brilliant horse, turned up at every dance and scored at every dance. Id have only the Zapper ahead of him..

Way to much love for this horse, Bernardini beats him if Javier knew how to sit chilly.

[brockguy]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Way to much love for this horse, Bernardini beats him if Javier knew how to sit chilly.

if ifs and buts were candy and nuts....