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Ethel D. Jacobs -

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Hirsch Jacobs

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Kentucky (USA) by Bieber-Jacobs Stable

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Swaps - Searching by War Admiral

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8.30/10

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Haskin: Best Fillies of the Past 50 Years

Many racing fans are prepared to state emphatically that Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra are two of the best, if not THE best, fillies of the past half-century. The list from which to chose, however, is longer than most think. Below is a reminder just how extensive that list is. With almost half the y...Read More

Source: cs.bloodhorse.com · Posted 675 days ago ·

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Protagonist · In my humble opinion ,I think that the best Fillies of the past 50 years are: Zenyatta,Personal Ensign,Cicada,Susan's Girl, Ruffian, Shuvee, Genuine Risk, Winning Colors, Rachel Alexandra, Rags to Riches. · 430 days ago ·

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dubby30 · Anyone listing Rags to Riches on their top 10 anything list loses all credibility. · 430 days ago ·

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Thoroughbred44 · Why would that be? Rags To Riches was a great filly winning the Belmont, the longest of the three. · 430 days ago ·

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mrsmaryzinke · dubbthough I do like Rags To Riches, Your comment was actually pretty good and funny. · 430 days ago ·

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mrsmaryzinke · That got cut off. Dubby. Your comment is true, unless she's on a top flashy chestnuts list. · 430 days ago ·

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BrianBradley · 1) Ruffian 2)Lady's Secret 3) Personal Ensign 4) Rachel Alexandra 5)Zenyatta 6)Bold N Determined 7) Regret 8) Genuine Risk 9) Go For Wand 10) Inside Information · 354 days ago ·

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xMystix · I'm glad that Mr. Haskin mentions other great fillies and mares other than the ones that are totally fresh in our minds. There were even horses that I have forgotten about or haven't even heard of. Certainly, all these wonderful horses deserve recognition and respect, past and present. But what a talented list! It's hard to really choose a top 10 with these wonderful fillies and mares. · 354 days ago ·

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MikeSek · 1) ZENYATTA 2) RUFFIAN 3) LADY'S SECRET 4) GENUINE RISK 5) BOLD N' DETERMINED 6) SUSAN'S GIRL 7) PERSONAL ENSIGN 8) GO FOR WAND 9) INSIDE INFORMATION 10) SHUVEE · 151 days ago ·

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MikeSek · 1) ZENYATTA 2) RUFFIAN 3) LADY'S SECRET 4) GENUINE RISK 5) BOLD N' DETERMINED 6) SUSAN'S GIRL 7) PERSONAL ENSIGN 8) GO FOR WAND 9) INSIDE INFORMATION 10) SHUVEE · 151 days ago ·

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warrena · TA WEE .#1 DR FAGERS 1/2 sister. check her record and weight she carried ...non of the fillies,mares would carry that weight...case closed · 151 days ago ·

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driveon · I'm surprised not a single person has Dance Smartly on their list-she certainly belongs in the argument as does Glorious Song · 151 days ago ·

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warrena · ta wee enough said · 151 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Mioesque, Ta Wee, Safely Kept, Lady's Secret, Ruffian...there are many · 151 days ago ·

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stevebiscuit · 1) Zenyatta 2) Lady's Secret 3) Personal Ensign 4) Go For Wand 5) Bayakoa 6) Azeri 7) Rachel Alexandra 8) Twilight Tear 9) Gallorette 10) Busher · 143 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · Ta Wee. Shuvee. Zenyatta.personal Ensign. Lady's Secret. Ruffian. Dark Mirage. Go for wand. Davona Dale. Dahlia. Cicada Rachel Alexandra. Straight Deal. · 143 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Big hole in not adding Bayakoa (39 21-9-0), Miesque (16 12-3-1). Chris Everett (15 10-2-2), Haynies Maria (9 8-1-0). Genuine Risk (15 10-3-2), Go For Wand (13 12 -2-0), umtaz Mahal (1- 7-2-0), La Prevayonte ( 39 25-5-3), Lady's Secret ( 45 25-9-3), Two Lea (25 15-6-3)Top Flight (16 12-0-0), Ta Wee (21 15-2 1), Spinaway (9 7-2-0),Sky Beauty (21 15-2-2), Pretty Polly (24 22-2-0), Princess Rooney ( 21 17-2-1), Pan Zareta ( `5` 76-31-21) in a class of her own!, Myrtylwood ( 22 15-4-2), Mollie McCarthy ( 17 15-0-0), Maskette ( 17 12-3-0) · 143 days ago ·

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~RuffianQueenOfRacing~ · Ruffian · 127 days ago ·

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SandyChapman · Althea, if only she hadn't tired in the Kentucky Derby. She was a hero to me. · 126 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · I love this thread. It helped change my life last spring. · 126 days ago ·

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zatt · Tell us more, Mary. · 126 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · I sent a message. lol · 126 days ago ·

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RIPbarbaro14 · 1) Zenyatta 2) Rachel Alexandra 3) Eight Bells 4)Ruffian 5)Lady's Secret 6) Mariahs Storm 7) Top Flight 8) Bold'N Determined 9)Shuvee 10) rags To Riches. Those are the top 10 best fillies of the last 50 years · 124 days ago ·

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travel_vic · no Miesque, Go For Wand? Landaluce, Storm Flag Flying Azeri You need to read more · 124 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Bayakoa, Paeana? My goodness · 124 days ago ·

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MarcelloMarocco · All Along, Dance Smartly, Makybe Diva, kincsem, Sunline, regret, Ruffian, Zarkava, Glorious Song. Top that! · 86 days ago ·

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Top Competition with more starts than we see today.

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The Dial “A” for Awesome Stakes

Arlington Heights, Illinois is the place to be as a raucous crowd of more than 50,000 thoroughbred racing enthusiasts have come today to see one thing. The greatest horses in racing history that all share the common thread of having a name that begins with the letter A, racing in one of the most eag...Read More

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ScottDick · Hey, I had the Alysheba over the field exacta... where are the pay offs?? · 332 days ago ·

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zatt · The exacta paid $74.40 ... check is in the mail ;-) · 332 days ago ·

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Lou'sfan · Loved Alysheba, but did he really just beat Affirmed? I don't know Zipse! · 332 days ago ·

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BayRoan · I cant even remember who I picked now! LOL It was either Alysheba or A.P. Indy.. · 331 days ago ·

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cmymcadoo · When Can we expect Un-"B"-lievable Stakes from Belmont? Will it be run on Bastille Day? I think you should run the whole alphabet. It would be tremendous fun! You can post a poll for 2 days prior to the running and maybe give away random gifts (hats, t-shirts, etc.) to one of those who picked the winners. · 331 days ago ·

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ChristineDix · Alysheba was the most tenacious horse of the 20th century...and one of the most underrated! Glad he won!!! · 322 days ago ·

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Dear Mr. Fantasy – Dial “A” for Awesome

With all the excitement of the recently completed Triple Crown, I have not had a chance to venture into the racing laboratory of late. I put a stop to that trend late last night. I put on my racing lab coat, turned on the Bunsen burners, started mixing potions, and tested any and all hypothesis that...Read More

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ScottDick · 8-1 on Alysheba.. Where do I book this action?? · 341 days ago ·

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ScottDick · I might have to do a 10 horse exacta box here! :) · 341 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Affirmed!! Was there a tougher horse to get by in the stretch??? · 341 days ago ·

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zatt · No there was not, Andy ... and Scott is right, 8-1 on Alysheba is awfully attractive. Exacta will pays are looking good! ;-) · 341 days ago ·

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SueHynes · Dear me, I love Azeri but against this field, I have to go again with Affirmed.... · 341 days ago ·

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BikinMike444 · I always believed Alydar was better than affirmed , so I take his more attractive odds and wheel him over, Affirmed, Alysheba, A.P. Indy and my longshot play Arazi · 340 days ago ·

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BikinMike444 · Everyone on the outside of the 10 hole is at a severe disadvantage in my opinion, short run to the clubhouse turn · 340 days ago ·

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12thCrown · Will go with the heart and say Affirmed with Azeri a close second. AP Indy and Alysheba a head-bob for the tri! · 339 days ago ·

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MikeRullo · mr fantasty - your odds on A.P. Indy at 15-1 is a joke, He would be no higher than 3-1 · 334 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Mike, you are way off ... Against two triple crown winners, Alydar, Alysheba, et all? No possibility of even single digits. · 334 days ago ·

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All-Time Greatest Females Rankings Coming Soon!

Zenyatta or Rachel Alexandra? Ruffian or Personal Ensign? Or maybe Gallorette or Goldikova? HRN asks you, who is the greatest female horse of all-time???Read More

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zxswordxz · Here we go again....I'd go with Goldikova but if I have to own one of them, it just might be Zenyatta because I would campaign her differently. · 357 days ago ·

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xMystix · Oh boy...this will turn out to be more of a popularity contest rather than people actually researching all the horses on the list to familiarize themselves with the great female racers of the past. I'm afraid people will vote with their emotions rather than with their brains. There's nothing wrong with going with what's in your heart, but one also has to look at all the facts at an objective perspective, not a subjective one. This should get interesting. · 357 days ago ·

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crosseyedlemon · In my opinion the really great athletes are able to transend their sport and reach people on the outside who don't necessarily count themselves as fans. Muhammed Ali did that in boxing, Pele did it in soccer and Zenyatta did it in horse racing. · 357 days ago ·

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TimSmith · Seriously? This is debated everyday on here. Your list will only complicate matters. · 357 days ago ·

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xMystix · I actually agree with you TimSmith. As much as it is fun to have a friendly objective and practical debate about horse racing's greatest horses, it also disgusts me how people actually argue about them, and then go on to trash said horses. The way some people are about certain horses actually have made me turn a bit sour towards some horses, especially with the way some of their fans are always out to belittle others. Debating horses of the modern day with the ones of the past will always bring intrigue and awesome discussions, but as of late, some debates have turned into flamming posts. Everyone has an opinion, but honestly, people need to calm down. I love to debate, but I've stopped because I can't stand the viciousness of people. · 357 days ago ·

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ZenyattaIsQueen · crosseyedlmon,I think your right :) · 357 days ago ·

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dubby30 · You know terminology used does tend to have a legitimate affect on how things are viewed, the term trash, hate, hater, bash, all of these words are used and taken way out of context considering that due to the first amendment everyone has the right to voice their opinion, some do it in an eloquent way that elicits respect, take for instance BrianZ. He is objective and puts his opinion out there for all to see, others who may not be able to come across the same way give an opinion and its considered bashing. Unfortunately the truth or factual information may be difficult for some to digest. If facts are presented on a consistent basis, please recognize that this is not bashing. If a person were to state that in their opinion the horse was no good, that is one to be taken as it is, that’s bashing, but overall, stop with the overly sensitive talk and recognize that presenting facts are afforded to us by this forum and many others across the net. Toughen up a bit and take straight forward facts as what they are. Facts. And if you don’t like them send a rebuttal with facts of your own. · 357 days ago ·

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woodbinemile · Not sure a list is even needed. Just enjoy each champion for what they did for the sport. @ crosseyedlemon- Smarty did the same thing in 2004. There are MANY horses that brought thousands of new fans in over the decades, not just Zenyatta. I am interested to see this list, I personally would have Zarkava on Top Which I am sure Many will disagree with. Cheers · 357 days ago ·

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xMystix · Dubby30, I am tough. In fact, I love to debate and discuss a topic of interest to view everyone's facts on the matter. Because that is how you learn more. But all I want to see and/ or hear is the facts. Yes, it's nice to see everyone's emotional side on the matter, but what I don't like is when people belittle others. I've seen enough flaming comments on the internet to recognize who is a hater and who isn’t (and I’m not just talking about comments on here, but everywhere else that is not a horse racing site, too). There is, too, the factor of how, like what you said, people present themselves, so the utilization of social tact is also an important factor to consider. Another thing to point out is how one reads another’s post, too. In my post below, I was by no means condoning the use of telling one's opinion. I have fallen victim to people trying to belittle me, even when I do present facts, straight and true, ever so trying to keep my wits about me. But one can’t always and continuously keep their cool. Unfortunately, sometimes, even when you do present the facts, people go about with the name calling. One cannot argue with a child. I like facts; I drink it in. That's why I mostly observe, and read, read, READ. And that is why I like reading blogs, like this one. Even if they are opinion pieces, sometimes I come across ones that I entirely disagree on, so then, I go research on what they talked about, to see further into the truth. I’m a curious person. Since I’m not a knowledgeable veteran of the sport, but rather a young person who fell in love with racing at an even younger age ten years ago, I try my honest hardest to learn more. I respect people who have an opinion, but I respect those more that have an opinion resulting from having a veteran-like experience in the sport. What you say is true, but like in my first post below, I was giving a bit of advice so that people can take a chance at discovering other horses that would not be recognizable to today’s generation, because every one of them deserves respect, since every one of them have transcended and impacted the sport in a different way. I also said at the end of that post that this should get interesting, meaning it will be interesting to see the end results, because with each passing age, the generations view things differently. Just like when I opined that this shouldn’t be a popularity contest, which I’m afraid it will be, it should also be interesting how things present themselves. There is a difference between opinion (which is supported and backed by facts) and flaming (which people often mistakenly call it as their own opinion when in fact it isn’t and go about belittling others to make themselves feel more superior); thereby, everyone is entitled to their own opinions but not to flaming. Thank you for letting me to take the opportunity to clarify myself. I sincerely respect all that you have written here on HRN, and even agree with a lot of things you have said. But forgive me for being a bit shy and wary on this subject. I am still trying to learn more about horse racing. I look forward to more of your opinions on the sport as it will further increase my knowledge, as well as get a different perspective on things. · 357 days ago ·

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LeonorReis · Zenyatta and Ruffian. · 357 days ago ·

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LeonorReis · Rachel Alexandra is also amazing, but that two females...(: · 357 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · #1 Ruffian, #2 Rachel Alexandra, #3 Zenyatta · 357 days ago ·

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TimSmith · Goldikova #1 And then the rest. · 357 days ago ·

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skipaway2000 · I think Zenyatta will win this poll.... · 357 days ago ·

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EllyEllison · #1 Ruffian #2 Personal Ensign #3 Rachel Alexandra #4 Gallorette #5 Goldikova #6 Zenyatta · 357 days ago ·

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xMystix · I'm going old school, and in no particular order, Miesque, Beldame, Regret, All Along, Lady's Secret, and Gallorette. · 357 days ago ·

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rohan2reed · 1. Ruffian 2. Goldikova. 3. Gamely 4. Lady's Secret 5. Rachel Alexandra · 357 days ago ·

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cleclair1994 · 1. Ruffian 2. Personal Ensign 3. Goldikova 4. Rachel Alexandra 5. Zenyatta · 357 days ago ·

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racingrooter · First, I am going to separate out the mares that ran exclusively on grass from the mares that ran exclusively on dirt/synth. I really don't know how you can compare the two. When I'm done here, I'll list what I believe to be the best grass mares with which I'm familiar, with the hugh caveat that I know nothing about the Japanese mares, and little about the European mares that didn't run over here. · 357 days ago ·

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RaTalk_Girl · Great...like there isn't enough name calling and fighting going on now. · 357 days ago ·

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racingrooter · Well, I wanted to go to a new paragraph, but I guess that caused my first paragraph to be entered. Sorry. Anyway, I've been watching the races for 50 years, so my rankings will cover that time period. 1. Zenyatta I think she's simply the best racing mare I've ever seen. 2. Personal Ensign. 3. Ruffian. 4. Rachel (probably had the best single year ever). 5. Gamely. 6. Azeri. 7. Lady's Secret. 8. Go For Wand. 9. Princess Rooney (vastly underrated in my view). 10. Inside Information (ditto). Now for the grass mares. 1. Goldikova. 2. All Along. 3. Miesque. 4. Royal Heroine (I'm prejudiced here - she's one of my all time favorites, and I think it's a crime that she's not in the Hall of Fame). 5. Waya. 6. Dahlia. 7. Ouija Board. 8. Miss Alleged. And I've probably forgotten some that belong here. · 357 days ago ·

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TimSmith · How can you rate Zenyatta better than Goldikova? I dont think you can. · 357 days ago ·

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xMystix · Interesting to note is that no one has mentioned Makybe Diva. · 357 days ago ·

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sdnaples · Goldikova never won the classic and is a miler..and people say Zenyatta raced crap horses...i never saw zen finish 7th in a race. · 357 days ago ·

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sdnaples · Anyone who says RA is better the Zenyatta is an ass....Sissy boy Jess Jackson knew he could not beat her and avoided her like the plague... · 357 days ago ·

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sdnaples · Zennyatta, Ruffian, Personal Ensign · 357 days ago ·

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timgsmith10 · 16 G1s many in open company. 3 Breeders cup miles. Cosostent ,fast and always racing the worlds best. · 357 days ago ·

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timgsmith10 · Rachel Alexandra had a much better season than either of Zenyatas last 2. If you look at the stats on Goldikova vs Zenyatta . Goldikova has a much stronger record. · 357 days ago ·

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All-Time Favorite Dominant Distaffers

While doing my daily surf thing the other day, I noticed that a poster on Thoroughbred racing brought up the subject of his Top 10 Fillies of All Time. This got me to wondering, which were mine? So with pen and notepad (remember those?) I began jotting down names. My brain went on tilt when I reache...Read More

Source: horseraceinsider.com · Posted 579 days ago ·

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humphrey · You have to suggest the best of an era to be truly logical in this search. Not best of all time since there is no common yardstick to compare with ...Steel shoes, dull racing surfaces, few races specificially for the distaff set etc. make historical comparison subject to a variety of problems. · 579 days ago ·

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cugel the clever · hump-free.... in addition to your many mental defects, you also seem to have a readiing comprehension problem. the writer made a point of saying his "favourite" distaffers of all time, not "best". also, he has restricted the list to the past 49 years, which dates back only to 1961. except for the abomination of synthetic surfaces, there wasn't that much different about the sport during the past 5 decades to make comparisons impossible. my vote on his poll went to Ruffian. Z would have been my second choice. · 579 days ago ·

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Thead'or · My favorite filly has always been Landaluce. I'm dissapointed that she has so few votes. In only 5 races she proved herself to be one of the greatest fillies of all time. You can geuss why I'm an avid Rachel fan. She reminds me so much of how Landaluce was. · 504 days ago ·

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humphrey · Miesque · 504 days ago ·

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