Breeders' Cup Memorable Moments

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turkoman82 — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:08:15 GMT

well, wild again was my first winner- that was a nice race...but, my favorites include: turkoman's loss to skywalker (although painful), all 3 of alysheba's (first saw him as a baby,'86, loss to ferdinand,'87 and finallly!! victory in '88) he's been my 2nd favorite- all time, and i met him at saratoga in '87 (van burg is quite a man),loved zenyatta's, goodbye halo's (in the money), curlin!, and, the gorgeous, powerful, easy goer- fighting to try to get to sunday silence... so many great races.

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lisa Kane — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:57:18 GMT

i agree with some of the people on here. why was TIZNOW left off the list. what about northern dancer?

don't all racehorses date back to him. wasn't he the granddaddy of all racehorses?

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Ann — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:02:24 GMT

Zenyatta isn't ranked higher because it is her 2008 Distaff on the list not her 2009 Classic.

It is bizarre that Tiznow didn't make the list.

Personally, Cigar will always be my favorite but Zenyatta's this year is close and Sunday Silence, Alysheba, Ferdinand and Personal Ensign, Ouija Board, Miesque all belong on anyone's top BC lists.

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Richie — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:26:42 GMT

My top Pick was Personal Ensign-it just didn't seem possible that she could get there. But my 2nd wasn't even on the list-I was there as Tiznow got passed and than just dug in and refused to lose. "For America". I have never felt the electricity that went through the crowd-it was almost unrealistic. I will never forget it. Leaving that off as one of the choices just makes the whole thing meaningless.

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Eli — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:19:55 GMT

Tiznow Vs. Giant Causeway was one of the most dramatic final and display of heart by a horse on the Breeders cup. And second best was Storm Flag Flying battling back on the Juvenile Fillies.

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dbtoo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:52:30 GMT

We definitely need more than the top 10 moments. Heck I can think of 5 in this years Breeders Cup alone.

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Darren J Fish — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:54:54 GMT

It really is not fare to limit The Breeders Cup Greatest Moments to a ten of the best Moments. I am sure racing fans will never come to a unarguable consensus, BECAUSE the BREEDER'S CUP has produced 100's of The Greatest Moments in Horse Racing.

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John Horton, Jr. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:36:44 GMT

I think Zenyatta winning the 2009 Breeders Cup Classic against a group of powerhouse multiple Grade 1 winning males is the greatest Breeders Cup Classic certainly, and for me even eclipses Personal Ensigns run in the 1988 Distaff to beat Winning Colors. No horse racing fan will ever forget Zenyatta's performance in the 09' Classic.

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BonnieH — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:51:47 GMT

Actually, the 87 Classic with Ferdinand and Alysheba was better than Alysheba's in 88.

Shocked Zenyatta isn't higher. Did everybody MISS watching this race?

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Jon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:24:03 GMT

Zenyatta had a great moment and she is Horse of the Year...in California. Rachael Alexandria is Horse of the Year for America. She raced on numerous dirt tracks all over the country. Zenyatta did her thing five times and only in California, and only on the kind of track she likes. Everyone is caught up in her moment, which is fine. I'm happy she won. I was cheering for her all the way down the stretch, but that should not put her at the top over Rachael for the entire year.

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Soldier Course — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:40:58 GMT

Tiznow deserves an apology. This is not the first time he has been short-changed.

Three years ago the book "Horse Racing's Top 100 Moments" named the advent of the Breeders' Cup as the #1 Moment. Where are Tiznow's back-to-back wins of the Breeders" Cup Classic honored?

In an "honorable mention" (#112), buried on the next-to-the-last page of the book. This was a disgrace.

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Grandefan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:28:58 GMT

Now we can add the 2009 Classic to the list of "Breeder's Cup Greats." Zenyatta was magic. Having been at SA to see her win the distaff classic last year, I know the everlasting thrill of witnessing greatness. Today the ground and grandstands were vibrating before the race and must have been recorded on the Richter Scale after. WOW! Talk about girl power...

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Lauren — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:24:29 GMT

Tiznow's back-to-back Classic wins should be included, but it was his second Classic victory that had me on my feet! What an amazing race!

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robert the rug guy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:57 GMT

1990, Unbridled splitting horses, forgotten in that race and forgotten in your list, shame on you.

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Alli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:14:13 GMT

I feel Alysheba's win in 88 was for me the most memorable and personal. I ranked him as number one because of that. Cigar was a MD bred and one of the very best we've ever had. It's unfortunate that Tiznow is left off this list. Certainly him winning twice should have been here. All of us remember that.

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go baby go — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:18:28 GMT

Affirmed forever says it all!!!!

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go baby go — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:15:00 GMT

Tiz the season to remember the thrilling stretch duel between the ARC winner and america's best horse.

Tiznow and Sahkee was the most exciting race I've seen at the Breeders Cup. He also beat the hometown specialist Albert the Great.

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oahunick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:09:35 GMT

The Arc Winner and the American Horse of the Year hook up in the stretch ...

Heartpounding, desperate race.

Tiznow's 2001 moment is what the B.C. is all about.

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Robin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:54:11 GMT

I've enjoyed watching all of the Breeder's Cups, and can make a case for every race. What I remember even more were the Horrific breakdowns: Go For Wand, Pine Island, George Washington to name a few. I don't really have a favorite this year, just praying that everyone comes home safe and sound.

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Suzanne — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:34:31 GMT

Where's Miesque, and what about the great Lady's Secret. Come on ya'll, there were too many great ones to count! Rest in peace, Go For Wand, that was a day I like to forget......

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Affirmed4ever — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:32:10 GMT

2001 in NY..............armed guards on the Belmont roof & around the winner's circle. And then we heard Tom Durkin's call...."Tiznow wins one for America!" That says it all

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dave — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:49:37 GMT

Theatrical/Trempolino dueling the length of the stretch is a huge favorite, as is Durkin with the best call ever on the Ferdinand/Alysheba Classic. Both Tiznow wins were great, especially the second. The Johar/High Chaparral dead heat also deserves reognition. I realize we need to make a few concessions to newer racing fans, but Curlin in the slop doesn't begin to compare to the excitement these other performances generated.

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slewed'em — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:34:13 GMT

I put Personal Ensign at the top but only because of the two that Tiznow won, neither is on this list??? Talk about memorable! One of them could have replaced Zenyatta. Her race was a forgone conclusion. What about Unbridled and his move on the inside to burst away. I think it definitely garners attention.

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go baby go — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:05:14 GMT

Tiznow's victory over Giants Causeway in 2000 as a 3 year old and his victory in 2001 over Sahkee and Albert the Great (track specialist)at Belmont were the greatest performances in Breeders Cup history. In my opinion (Of Course)

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Terry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:38:32 GMT

My favourite moment isn't even listed: Dance Smartly winning the Distaff the same year she won the Canadian Triple Crown and went undefeated that year.

She just doesn't get enough respect.