Quote Originally Posted by Smoken View Post
Not at all Kevin. I love all animals, regardless of having a soft spot for some more than others. I'm making a valid point. If Quinny was to be in the breeze, the chances are very high he would have compounded, that goes the same if he got the lead.
MB was the best run in the race by far, and he just got beat from the best sit sprinter in Australasia. I suppose it comes down to personal preference in what constitutes a great horse or a great race. I say it again, Cockburn's decision was a very poor one, common sense should have prevailed but it didn't for some bizarre reason. I also take it that if it's not that hard for a good driver to take a sit, then Cockburn was handed that from GHJ, yet decided to reciprocate out of his selflessness and good will..
Evangelos, this post makes it perfectly clear that you have a problem with Quinny and the emboldened part should have a massive IMO

As much as it comes down to personal preference as to what constitutes a great horse the facts show that ITMQ is a GREAT horse (in 99% ? of people's opinions)

I have to admit to entering this thread to balance out some of the negativity towards a smashing win last night - and if you look at this thread there is a fair dose of it. And yet as Richard points out that might be a World Rec for that size track.

I am a big, big Smoken fan (see sig) but that does not stop me from admiring Quinny. To be exciting our sport needs front running bulldogs and dazzling swoopers

There are others but one list that includes only great horses is
http://www.interdomhof.com.au/champion-horses.asp

I have suggested to HRA that we need a Hall of Fame for more than just multi Inter winners mind you

Cheers