I think the greatness of the good Doctor is a rare issue on which we all agree.
He was the only horse to ever win Eclipse awards as best sprinter, best older horse, best turf horse and Horse of the Year, all in the same year.

I was lucky enough to grow up in the DR. Fager era and remember his classic battles with Damascus. The only way they could beat him was by running the rabbit Hedevar (a quality sprinter in his own right).

I recall that Brisnet once had a fantasy BC Classic with all the great horses in history and they had Dr. Fager and Seattle Slew battling it out in incredible early fractions. I think Secretariat or Man 'o War caught them late.
Of course it was fantasy, but just the thought of these 2 giants battling tooth and claw for the lead gave me chills.

Bob