Breeders Cup Video Spotlight - All Comments

re: Cigar

bisbalense — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:54:06 GMT

I bet cigar when he was 9/2 and followed him all the way. I felt he was mine and I loved him.

re: Cigar

viky digangi — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:17:29 GMT

I was priviledged to have ties with some people associated with Cigar's training and was able to be in attendance at some of his wins and have some wonderful time with him. He was the BEST! He re-ignited the excitement in horse racing and gave people a hero and champion. There will never be another Cigar. He gave me some of the most thrilling moments of my life watching him come from behind to leave the others in the dust.

re: Cigar

Robin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:40:15 GMT

I had the GREAT HONOR of visiting Cigar and his friends at the Horse Park last year. You definitely knew who and what Cigar was the moment he entered the ring. The way he looked around the crowd waiting for the cameras to click, it was awesome. He knew he was number 1! There will never be another as great, especially since he broke the mold. Jerry fit Cigar to a "T" just as Robby fit Curlin. To have Cigar look you in the eye, the way he did, you knew you were with greatness. I can only hope that Curlins memory and what he did for the sport compares to Cigar's .

re: Cigar

Invasor_Fan — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:51:43 GMT

Cigar was a legend and Invasor was the best horse of ¡all times!

re: Cigar

rapidshare — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:09:55 GMT

Cigar, e specially in his prime had to much tatical speed, during the streak, no horse was able to run Cigar down. As far the comparision to Holy Bull. When they faced off in the in the Donn, that was only Cigar's 4th start since they switched him to dirt. In the 3 prior races, 2 of them were allowances and the other race was NYRA mile which he won by daylight. But he was still unknown see here <a href="loadingvault.com/index.php" title="rapidshare search engine">rapidshare file</a>

re: Cigar

Abbie Knowles — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:14:10 GMT

Cigar raced as a mature horse when compiling his winning run and he is one of the greatest ever! I love him more than any horse except his granddad Seattle Slew! He definitely has the look of eagles and it is obvious from all I have seen of him on videos that he is a real personality!

He moves so beautifully he could have gone to the top as a dressage horse!!!!

He did indeed have great connections - amongst the best!

Cigar the one of a kind, invincible and unbeatable one!! May he continue to enjoy a long and happy retirement!

God Bless him!

Love

Abbie

re: Cigar

TOM MARINO — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:54:42 GMT

I WAS BROWSING THE WEBSITE AND SAW THIS FANTASTIC TRIBUTE TO CIGAR. I QUICKLY REMEMBERED SEEING HIM IN HIS LAST CAREER START AT WOODBINE. I STOOD JUST TWO FEET AWAY FROM HIM AS HE ENTERED THE PADDOCK. HE WAS MAGNIFICENT AND MAJESTIC. IN MY OPINION HE IS ONE OF THE GREATS. HE WAS A MODERN DAY MAN'O WAR OR SECRETARIAT. IT IS A REAL PITTY THAT HE WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS ON HIS GREATNESS TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. I WILL REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS.

re: Cigar

LDP — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:02:24 GMT

Sorry just a bit late, but Curlin has run i think 16 times, 15 before the cup, so how do you get six starts lifetime. Before the cup this year he had run six times this season.

re: Cigar

fanofallthree — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:39 GMT

I visited CIGAR at Belmont before he became a superstar. He had a presence of greatness then. I see him every year at KHP. I feel privileged and honored to touch him and to be able to breathe that same air. Will there be another like him? Not in my lifetime. Go see him if you haven't. He sends chills down your spine - even at the age of almost 19.

re: Cigar

Paula Higgins — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:28:41 GMT

I believe Cigar at his peak would have beaten Curlin at his peak. He was specatcular and when looked in the eye, he fought like a lion.

re: Cigar

Patti — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:03:06 GMT

I LOVE CIGAR <3

re: Cigar

Cigar4ever — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:01:41 GMT

I will never forget seeing Cigar in the Pimlico Special. Shocking that it was 13 years ago. Cigar ran 10 TIMES as a 5 year old and 8 times as a 6 year old and retired sound. Curlin has ran how many times in how many years? Wonder if we will be watching videos of Curlin 12 years after he retires?Will he get a cover on the blood-horse eight or so years after he reitres like Cigar did? He is my favorite racehorse ever. I get goosebumps even thinking about him. Thanks bloodhorse for putting up these videos.

re: Cigar

Whatever — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:14:11 GMT

Cigar = They don't make them like that anymore. It was that Seattle Slew blood flowing through him that made him so great. Be grateful for Curlin, and like Steve Asmussen often says, "Just enjoy him."

re: Cigar

Grandefan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:35:22 GMT

Still Rracing -- missed your post 'til now. I'll bite...I said there's room for Curlin in the elite class, he's still running a talley on performance. However, you have seriously underrated Cigar. We are both entitled to our opinions. I'd have to say after reading down to this point, Cigar has been well defended (as if he needed help!)and it's all in the record books. I like Curlin, but remember in order to get his name on top of the earnings list he had to exceed the one who'd been there for 12+ years. Cigar is still smokin' the lad at this point. I'll look forward to Curlin joining Cigar. Cigar's been at the top and he's never gonna be dethroned.

re: Cigar

wyattbuernz — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:06:35 GMT

i had the pleasure of observing CIGAR at the horse park. the intense ferocity in his eyes touched me. the places he has been, the great battles he engaged in, what those eyes have seen. he holds himself as royalty. he is a true warrior and surely a great champion. his presence is hypnotizing, his countenance is one only maintained by legendary individuals. CIGAR is a treasure of the breed.

re: Cigar

Kevin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:09:35 GMT

I have had the luck to see Cigar at the KHP. He is still a sight to behold. Why should Curlin and Cigar be compared. Their both great ones. Lets just enjoy younger one, and keep the memories of the older guy.

re: Cigar

margies — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:00:22 GMT

hello beautiful boy i love you i hop[e you are enjoying your retirement you are one of the greatest race horses ever along with big red

re: Cigar

Whatever — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:57:06 GMT

Truly remarkable animal. There will never be another. Hopefully todays younger generation of racing fans were around to at least see him run because they will NEVER see a more durable, versatile, and sound horse like that ever again. I hope this generation is enjoying Curlin because he'll be gone soon as well. They just do not breed them like that anymore, AND that is a shame!

re: Cigar

Carlene Nusbaum — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:56:10 GMT

I have had the honor of seeing Cigar at the Kentucky Horse Park. He is in a league all by himself. He is one of the greatest. It is a privelage to be around him.

re: Cigar

Jeremy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:49:27 GMT

Money Record, Curlin is not a better horse then Cigar. Cigar, e specially in his prime had to much tatical speed, during the streak, no horse was able to run Cigar down. As far the comparision to Holy Bull. When they faced off in the in the Donn, that was only Cigar's 4th start since they switched him to dirt. In the 3 prior races, 2 of them were allowances and the other race was NYRA mile which he won by daylight. But he was still unknown. In his prime the only horse who would have challenged him was Holy Bull. I really do believe Cigar was the only horse during that time that can beat Holy Bull, especially going a mile and a quarter. Its just a shame racing was denied that rivalry. Probably would have been one of the greatest of all time, and people would still be talking about it today like they do with Affirmed/Alydar and Sunday Silence/Easy Goer. And also no way Curlin would have beaten Skip Away. Alphabet Soup probably but definately could be beat Dare and Go. As much as I like Curlin, he wouldnt be getting as much attention if Street Sense and Hard Spun was still around.

re: Cigar

still racing — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:15:26 GMT

The last time l checked grandefan curlin was still racing with a chance to do something cigar could t do which is win to classics in a row and maybe a trip to japan as well, which would put him well passed 15 million. personally l think cigar was overrated, l carrire and star standard were a pair of bums compared to what culin faced as year old, cigar was a nice little handicapper whos place in history stands closer to mr frisky and that filly from new mexico and the other one in lousiana than citation

re: Cigar

DancingMelody2 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:57:20 GMT

No time or another horse will stand next to Cigar. He needs no progeny to carry his legend. If you have ever had the privilege to stand in his presence - you know the what is meant by "the look of eagles.If you have seen even one of his races - you have seen greatness.As TD so elegantly put it:...the one, the only, the invincible, incomprable Cigar! Always and forever a winner.

re: Cigar

Cigar's Mom — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:41:40 GMT

Let's really compare Curlin to Cigar. (for those who have doubt who proved more on the racetrack).

Curlin has earned a bit over $10 million. Had Cigar run in the same races today, he'd have over $15 million. No inflation, just counting purse money.

Winner: Cigar

Number of G1 wins: Curlin-7; Cigar 11 (12 if Dubai had been graded the 1st year)

Winner: Cigar

Total graded stakes wins: Curlin-9; Cigar-11 (12 if Dubai had been graded)

Winner: Cigar

Number of Horses of the Year beaten: Curlin-0; Cigar-5

Winner: Cigar

Number of Champions beaten: Curlin-4; Cigar-9

Winner: Cigar

Number of Grade 1 winners beaten: Curlin-21; Cigar-46

Winner: Cigar

Number of Grade 2 winners beaten: Curlin-14; Cigar-12

Winner: Curlin

Number of Grade 3 winners beaten: Curlin-10; Cigar-14

Winner: Cigar

Total number of Graded Stakes winners beaten: Curlin-45; Cigar-72

Longest win Streak: Curlin-5; Cigar-16

Winner: Cigar

I'll let everyone draw their own conclusions from here.

re: The Sprint

Blazer — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:29:54 GMT

I was there to watch Fatal Bullet. Times at Turfway have been slow since Polytrack has been installed. This horse ran a 1:08 flat!! Turfway has produced some live mounts for the BC Sprint and FB is one worth watching.

re: Cigar

Grandefan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:59:37 GMT

Thankfully there have been and are many great TB horses in our racing world. But, every once in a great while, an especially bright light shines on the track. Those who have the talent, heart, and charisma to thrill us - to make us hold our breath at the very sight of them in full stride. They are our heros: the champions of the people. And when a horse reaches that height, he or she is not measured against the other greats, but joins them in a class all their own. Cigar is a member of that class and there is room there for Curlin to join him and the other greats. Time will tell. I salute them all and am grateful for every racing thrill they give.