Silver Charm,

He ran until he was 5. Not his fault he was born in Uruguay. How many horses can you say won both the Uruguayan Triple Crown and then go on to win the Breeders Cup, followed by the Dubai 6 Million. HE beat everyone, including the so called unbeatable Super Horse Bernadini.Raced all over the country and world. He couldn't have done much more in this day and age of Horse racing.

Back in the day, horses Ran, it was a sport. In todays game they run once every 6-8 weeks. (if that). Now it is more of a monetary end game than a sporting event. Sort of like the NBA.

And as you say, only time will tell true greatness. Don't really know why we are judging now. In 10-15 years, if you still have a good memory, you might think back and say, geez remember how great the INVASOR was? By that time good Horses will race two or three times a year, Derby runners will be coming directly out of MSW wins, etc etc. and NYRA will enforce all wagers to be purchased via computer under one id so it can tax all winnings.


NC Tony