Rankings
Older Males
- Curlin- The best in a weak division, but still a legendary animal.
- Heatseeker- I wish he wouldn’t have hurt himself. Now we can only imagine what he might have done.
- Commentator- The inconsistency of this horse finally showed in the Clark Handicap.
- Go Between- Always consistent runner.
- Divine Park
- Tiago
- Mast Track
- Well Armed
- Student Council
- Diamond Stripes
Three-Year-Old Colts
- Big Brown- I can’t wait to see the foals this monster produces.
- Colonel John- Travers winner had an excellent year.
- Tale of Ekati- Elevated himself to the top tier by taking the Wood Memorial and Cigar Mile.
- Harlem Rocker- Tough luck being DQ’ed in the Cigar Mile.
- Tin Cup Chalice
- Pyro
- Casino Drive
- Court Vision
- Gio Ponti
- Mambo In Seattle
Three-Year-Old Fillies
- Proud Spell- #1 on the strength of her Kentucky Oaks win.
- Music Note- Was a joy to watch this year.
- Indian Blessing- Tough luck in the Breeders Cup.
- Zaftig- Would’ve been a force if she could have stayed healthy.
- Ginger Brew
- Pure Clan
- Eight Belles
- Storm Mesa
- Seattle Smooth
- Ariege
Turf Males
- Kip Deville- Ran huge to finish second in the Breeders Cup Mile.
- Red Rocks- Former Breeders Cup Turf winner came back with a vengeance in the Man O’ War.
- Grand Couturier- Had a great year.
- Einstein- Great not only on turf, but dirt too!
- Champs Elysees
- Dancing Forever
- Daytona
- Better Talk Now
- Ever a Friend
- Out of Control
Sprinters
- Midnight Lute- Breeders Cup Sprint win was remarkable.
- Fatal Bullet- Synthetic specialist will only get better with age.
- Fabulous Strike- Loved his Vosburgh performance, even though he finished second.
- Street Boss- Dominated the California circuit in the absence of ‘Lute but proved too slow in the Sprint.
- Benny The Bull
- Commentator
- Abraaj
- Lewis Michael
- Black Seventeen
- Cost Of Freedom
