I've always found these things difficult to judge - comparing the quality and depth of different generations - but is this bunch one of the best 4yo crops we've ever seen?
Restrepo
Smolda
Fly like an eagle
Christian me
Scandalman
Philadelphia man
Chancellor cullen
You could write another 15 names and still be naming some top quality horses.
I'm sure more learned others here can name other generations just as good but in my limited experience this crop is right up there.
I don't think its as good as the current 5yos - so last years 4yos.
Sushi Sushi, Excel Stride, Caribean Blaster, Mustang Mach, Abettorpunt.
They're my top 5yos Aussies. And guess what, they finished first 5 in the 3yo Breeders Crown!
Then you add the Kiwi....dual NZ Cup winner...Terror To Love!
The current 4yos have a bit of catching up to do me thinks.
Originally Posted by little fish
An amazing crop, wouldn't mind any you have named in my back yard. And some more.
Ideal Scott
Soho Valencia
Waldenburg
Magic Bliss
Major Post
Keayang Steamer
Texican
Real Hammer
Three Over Three
Gamechanger
Theartofdelusion
Im Victorious
Western Cullen
The 4yos have a whole year to catch up Brendan.
I think they are just as good , some may be even better.
Smolda holds the NZ record.
Others mentioned do not have to improve much to be just as good as your named 5yos.
I think the depth of the 4yos is far greater than the 5yos.
Cheers
I think Terror to Love is in a League of his own amongst the 5yos. but I reckon the 4yos are every bit as good a crop, probably even better in terms of depth
The 4yos probably do have some more depth. But if you are going to be naming horses like Waldenburg, Magic Bliss then you have Jadahson, Saint Flash, Keayang Cullen, The Gold Ace, Bettor Cover Lover, Royal Verdict etc.
But I think 2 months into the season when most of the 4yos haven't even been cited yet is a bit early to be singing praises such as what you are doing. If you done a list of the top 4yos two years ago you wouldn't have even had Terrorway or Bitobliss. A lot can change in the next 10 months.
When you look at horses like a dual NZ Cup winner, two horse that beat home Smoken Up fair and square (Sushi and Excel), Country Cup and FFA winners all over the place and and trifectad/beat up the 5yos in 4/5yos championship races and compare it to the named 4yos in 12 months time I think you will be disapointed.
It might be the depth of the crop that has got me excited. Not going to say the best 4yo's will be better this year than last year but at this stage purely in terms of numbers it seems there are more horses in what you'd call the 'top bracket' than ever before.
A bit of fun Brendan. Wouldn't mind any of ALL the horses mentioned.
Should be a great year of racing regardless.
[QUOTE=mary;24083]A bit of fun Brendan. Wouldn't mind any of ALL the horses mentioned.
Should be a great year of racing regardless.[/QUOTE]
Too right, can't wait to see who really announces themself and takes it up a level.
Mary, thanks for recognising my horse in the same breath as many others much more deserving of recognition. Gamechanger hasn't raced for a year but is on his way back after overcoming a series of setbacks. He won't be contesting any features, just a suitable C0 on a Tuesday at Menangle!
The horse not mentioned is Charlie Machsheen, he is as good as any 4yo in my opinion and given the draw should be winning in about 15 mins at Melton.
I think this 4yo crop has amazing depth & will produce several grand circuit stars!
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