Hmmm, reminds me of another horse who also drew criticism and didn't bolt out in front like a Bodemeister...it seems the ones who are really fast get all the glory, not the closers or the lesser known I'll Have Anothers.
Right luvzenyatta! :) I'll take Chantal!
I think Mike Smith deserves mention here also. You don't hear much about him, but he is up there with the likes of Julien Leparoux. Also, you made no mention of the Mosses who have recently won many awards and are one of the examples of "putting the horse first". Just saying, giving credit where credit is due.