Top 10 Racehorses of All Time

[Pinababy69]

Looking at the other thread got me to thinking about racehorses. They are athletes as well. I just wondered if anyone has any opinions on their top 10. Maybe a list of top jockeys as well?

Well, now that I started this, I'll have to go and make up my list. I'll only have to pare it down from about 100 or so, lol. And rearrange the order about twenty times.

[cynthial]

Numero uno.........Secretariat followed by Seattle Slew and Whirlaway

[liquidsoap]

I really do think Barbaro would be ranked up there.
He was not just a great horse, but he also did a lot for the world of horse racing, and horse awerness.
I can not make a list of horses, too many to name.

I think Edgar Prado is the best Jockey currently. I will have to get back with you on the list.

[mrracetrack]

These are my list of the "TOP TEN" horses and jockeys that I have personally watched race... either live at the track... or on TV.

Horses...
(with the year that they were inducted into the Hall of Fame)

Secretariat is my top pick... the rest are posted in no specific order.

Secretariat... 1974
Seattle Slew... 1981
Spectacular Bid... 1982
Ruffian... 1976
Majestic Prince... 1988
Buckpasser... 1970
Dr. Fager... 1971
Forego... 1979
Kelso... 1967
Cigar... 2002

Jockeys...
(with the year they were inducted into the Hall of Fame)

Steve Cauthen is my top pick... the rest are posted in no specific order

Steve Cauthen... 1994
Gary Stevens... 1997
William Shoemaker... 1958
Pat Day... 1991
Laffit Pincay , Jr... 1975
Russell Baze... 1999
Braulio Baeza... 1976
Jerry Bailey... 1995
Angel Cordero , Jr... 1988
Chris McCarron... 1989

[mrracetrack]

These are my "Top Ten" Standardbred horses:

These are listed in the order of my personal choices:

Niatross
Bret Hanover
Albatross
Cam Fella
Jenna's Beach Boy
Overcall
Cardigan Bay
Sir Dalrae
Rambling Willie
Gallo Blue Chip

[GrandMaster]

Top racehorse of all times: Kincsem, 54 races, 54 wins.

[NASHVEGAS]

Originally Posted by mrracetrack

These are my list of the "TOP TEN" horses and jockeys that I have personally watched race... either live at the track... or on TV.

Horses...
(with the year that they were inducted into the Hall of Fame)

Secretariat is my top pick... the rest are posted in no specific order.

Secretariat... 1974
Seattle Slew... 1981
Spectacular Bid... 1982
Ruffian... 1976
Majestic Prince... 1988
Buckpasser... 1970
Dr. Fager... 1971
Forego... 1979
Kelso... 1967
Cigar... 2002

By no means do I have any expertise but off the top of my head I had 5 of your 10 which just happen to be the first 5 in your list. Without any research, Affirmed and Alydar were also in the 8 I thought of. Eventhough Alydar was the bridesmaid all 3 times iirc in 78, does Alydar possibly bring the Triple home in most other years. I remember comparing these 2 to Ali-Frazier and does it get any better than that? Also Can.II came to mind. Of course never saw Man of War but heard the hearsay. I need to do some research.

[tennis_balls]

my top pick:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eOj0...elated&search=

[Pinababy69]

That's what I love about you MrR....you're so thorough, lol.

I still have to compile a list of my own, but it won't differ that much from yours and Nash's, at least the first five. And Nash, yes...Alydar was always the bridesmaid, but he got his revenge in the breeding shed. He far outperformed Affirmed in that regard, in terms of the amount of money and prestigious races that his offspring won. So that counts for something as well, the legacy they leave behind. Which is sort of why I'm leaning towards Seattle Slew as my #1, with Secretariat #2. More thought required.

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Originally Posted by Pinababy69

That's what I love about you MrR....you're so thorough, lol.

I still have to compile a list of my own, but it won't differ that much from yours and Nash's, at least the first five. And Nash, yes...Alydar was always the bridesmaid, but he got his revenge in the breeding shed. He far outperformed Affirmed in that regard, in terms of the amount of money and prestigious races that his offspring won. So that counts for something as well, the legacy they leave behind. Which is sort of why I'm leaning towards Seattle Slew as my #1, with Secretariat #2. More thought required.

Great point that had not occured to me as I simply thought about on the track and not in the sack.