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Best racehorses of the 21st century

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1. SEA THE STARS Report Abuse
Beresford Stakes (2008), 2000 Guineas (2009), Derby (2009), Eclipse (2009), International Stakes (2009), Irish Champion Stakes (2009), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2009)
138 points - added 13 years ago by Charles Olney - 3 comments
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Retired to stud after a fantastic 2009 flat season. Among the progeny include Oaks winner, Taghrooda, Masar (who won the 2018 Epsom Derby) and top stayer Stradivarius (two Goodwood Cups, 2017 & 2018 and an Ascot Gold Cup 2018).
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He had stamina, tremendous acceleration and the balance to handle courses as different as Epsom & Longchamps. Mick Kinane who also rode Galileo said he had never felt such power beneath him when asked to go. In contrast to the likes of Frankel and Mill Reef, he was not a relentless galloper and had a tendency to idle when he had nothing to chase. To quote Sir Anthony McCoy, "We never got to the bottom of him." How he would have compared with Pinza, Sea-Bird, Nijinsky, Mill Reef and Shergar is anyone's guess, but for what my opinion is worth, the best European racehorse we have seen this century to date.
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Sired the 2016 Epsom Derby winner, Harzand and also an Oaks winner, Taghrooda in 2014
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10. GALILEO Report Abuse
Ballysax Stakes (2001), Derby (2001), Irish Derby (2001), King George Stakes (2001)
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2001 Epsom Derby winner who passed away in 2021. Retired to stud and became a legendary sire.
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Has just become the greatest sire of all time, 171 Group Ones as of 19th September 2019, surpassing Danehill's 168.
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As of 10th May 2019, has sired over 150 Group 1 winners including Hermosa, the recent Newmarket 1000 Guineas winner. One of the top flat horses of 2001 and has sired the likes of Minding, Winter, Australia, New Approach, Frankel and Churchill.
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Has sired over 150 Group 1 winners as of 9th May 2017 including Churchill and Winter, the Newmarket 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas winners respectively.
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One of the top flat horses of 2001 and now a successful sire, many of them classic winners including Frankel, Australia and Minding.
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One of the top flat horses of 2001 and now a succesful sire, many of them classic winners.
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30. ZENYATTA Report Abuse
Breeders Cup Ladies Classic (2008), Breeders Cup Classic (2009)
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One of the great flat horses of all time.
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El Encino Stakes (2008) Apple Blossom Handicap (2008, 2010) Milady Handicap (2008,2009) Vanity Handicap (2008,2009,2010) Clement Hirsch Handicap (2008, 2009, 2010) Lady's Secret Stakes (2008,2009,2010) Santa Margarita Handicap (2010) Breeders' Cup: Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (2008) Breeders' Cup Classic (2009) Awards American Champion Older Female Horse (2008, 2009, 2010) American Horse of the Year (2010) Secretariat Vox Populi Award[1] (2010) William H. May Award (2011) Honours Zenyatta Stakes (2010) NTRA "Moment of the Year" (2008, 2009) SI – Top 10 Female Race Horses of All Time (2010)
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Should have been 20 and 0 but ran out of racetrack her last time out! The most exciting closer to watch period.
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deserves to be number 1
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12. GOLDIKOVA Report Abuse
Prix Rothschild (2008), Peix Du Moulin (2008), Breeders Cup Mile (2008 / 2009 / 2010), Falmouth Stakes (2009), Prix D'Astarte (2009 / 2010), Prix Jacques (2009), D'ispahan (2010), Queen Anne Stakes (2010), Prix de la Foret (2010)
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Another of those great milers.
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19. HIGH CHAPARRAL Report Abuse
Racing Post Trophy (2001), Derby (2002), Irish Derby (2002), Royal Whip Stakes (2003), Irish Champion Stakes (2003), Breeders Cup Turf (2003)
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One of the great flat horses of the last decade. Later became a sire and has now passed away. Won the Derby in 2002 at Epsom and twice a Breeders Cup Turf winner including the famous dead heat in 2003.
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16. ROCK OF GIBRALTAR Report Abuse
Railway Stakes (2001), Gimcrack Stakes (2001), Grand Criterium Lucien Barriere (2001), Dewhurst Stakes (2001), 2000 Guineas (2002), Irish 2000 Guineas (2002), St Jame's Palace Stakes (2002), Sussex Stakes (2002), Prix Du Moulin (2002)
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Another great miler from the early 2000's trained by Aidan O Brien.
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American Pharoah Report Abuse
Recently achieved the Triple Crown in the United States: Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont, all in 2015.
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Our 1st Grand Slam horse racing winner. One of the all time greats.
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most popular horse in modern times and 1st grand slam winner and defeated older horses on his 1st and only attempt.
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Great run winning the Triple Crown, Haskell, and Breeders Cup Classic, and only lost the Travers by half a length. Best horse of the 21st century. Would have done great things as a 4 year old if he were allowed to run.
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As many have said, he is a horse of a lifetime. Great personality and could cruise at high speed. Once he got out front, no horse was going to catch him.
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won on 8 different race tracks and unusual durability for a modern thoroughbred and 1st Triple Crown winner in 37 years
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a horse racing grand slam and fantastic three year old season.
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Has now added the Breeders Cup Classic to round off a fabulous year.
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A grand slam winner of horse racing and had one of the best 3 year old seasons ever.
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Maybe one of the great horses ever. Would really be outstanding if he were allowed to race as a 4 year old, but we can always imagine what would it would be like.
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HAS TO BE ONE OF THE GREAT MODERN HORSES TO RUN winning the 1st triple crown in 37 years and continuing to run all the way into the fall season.
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although he finished 2nd in the Travers, it was still one of the classic races ever run. He will have a chance against older horses in the Breeder's Cup Classic.
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Also won the 2015 William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes
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28. DYLAN THOMAS Report Abuse
Irish Derby (2006), Irish Champion Stakes (2006 / 2007), Prix Ganay (2007), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2007), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2007)
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Another of the great Aidan O'Brien trained flat horses in the last twenty years.
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FRANKEL Report Abuse
Literally THE greatest. Won 14 races and considered by many knowledgeable people to be the very best of all time. Unfortunately his best distance seems to have been a mile to 12 furlongs and so his connections ether chose to duck out of the really big races, or were too cowardly. However this should not detract from hos greatness
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Retired unbeaten as of 2018 and went to stud. Among the progeny is Cracksman, the 2017 Champion Stakes winner.
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Camelot Report Abuse
Only prevented from winning the triple crown by the inept performance of the trainers son masquersding as a jockey. He will be an arc winer at least once
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The 2012 dual Derby and 2,000 Guineas winner has retired to stud as of 2019. Sired an Irish Derby winner, Latrobe who won it in 2018.
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One of the equine stars of 2012 but a legend no doubt.
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13. CURLIN Report Abuse
Jockey Club Stakes (2007 / 2008), Breeders Cup Classic (2007), Jaguar Trophy (2008), Dubai World Cup (2008), Woodward Stakes (2008)
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33. RACHEL ALEXANDRA Report Abuse
Haskell Invitational Stakes (2009), Woodward Stakes (2009)
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Golden Rod Stakes (2008) Martha Washington Stakes (2009) Fair Grounds Oaks (2009) Fantasy Stakes (2009) Kentucky Oaks (2009) Mother Goose Stakes (2009) Haskell Invitational Handicap (2009) Woodward Stakes (2009) Fleur de Lis Handicap (2010) Triple Crown classic race wins: Preakness Stakes (2009)
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She also won the Preakness in 2009 :)
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Winx Report Abuse
Australian filly who as of 16th September 2017 has won nineteen victories out of nineteen including multiple Group 1 wins.
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Now retired but an outstanding flat horse.
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26. YEATS Report Abuse
Coronation Cup (2005), Ascot Gold Cup (2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009), Goodwood Cup (2006 / 2008), Irish St Leger (2007), Vintage Crop Stakes (2007 / 2008), Prix Royal-Oak (2008)
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One of the great flat stayers trained by Aidan O'Brien.
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14. WORKFORCE Report Abuse
Derby (2010), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2010)
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Totally underrated horse due to his inconsitency which was down to his temarament. Won the Derby in record time and his win in the Arc was commanding
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11. ZARKAVA Report Abuse
Prix Marcel Boussac (2007), Prix de la Grotte (2008), Poule D'essai Des Pouliches (2008), Prix De Diane (2008), Prix Vermeille (2008), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2008)
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Afleet Alex Report Abuse
Won Preakness and Belmont in 2005, was tough as nails with his Preakness win, almost falling to his knees on the far turn after clipping heels with Scrappy T. Won Belmont by 7 lengths, running the fastest final quarter since 1969. A true champion.
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Arrogate Report Abuse
Recently won the 2017 Dubai World Cup. Also won the Breeders Cup Classic (2016).
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Arrogate won four G1s in a row, but then completely fell off. No way he is better than Curlin AP, Ghostzapper, Zenyatta, CC, and more. Not consistent, and didn't even race in the TC series.
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Beholder Report Abuse
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (2012) Las Virgenes Stakes (2013) Santa Anita Oaks (2013) Zenyatta Stakes (2013, 2014) Breeders' Cup Distaff (2013) Santa Lucia Stakes (2014, 2015) Adoration Stakes (2015) Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (2015) Pacific Classic (2015) Awards American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly (2012) American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (2013)
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Recently won a Breeders Cup race just getting the better of Songbird in a closely fought finish.
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I can't wait until California Chrome bursts the Beholder bubble. Her owner already cursed her with his "Who's that?" rhetorical question when an interviewer asked him about facing Chrome in the 2016 Breeder's Cup.
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15. NEW APPROACH Report Abuse
Tyros Stakes (2007), Futurity Stakes (2007), National Stakes (2007), Dewhurst Stakes (2007), Derby (2008), Irish Champion Stakes (2008), Champion Stakes (2008)
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Sired Masar, the 2018 Epsom Derby winner.
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24. BIG BROWN Report Abuse
Monmouth Park 1m1f Stakes (2008), Monmouth Park 1m1f Stakes (2008)
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3. DUBAI MILLENIUM Report Abuse
Dubai Stakes (2000), Dubai World Cup (2000), Prince Of Wales' Stakes (2000)
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4. MONTJEU Report Abuse
Tattersalls Gold Cup (2000), Prix de Saint-Cloud (2000), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000), Prix Foy (2000)
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Became a top stallion including Hurricane Fly, St Nicholas Abbey and Camelot among the progeny.
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18. HURRICANE RUN Report Abuse
Irish Derby (2005), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2005), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2006), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2006)
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2. HARBINGER Report Abuse
Gordon Stakes (2009), Suprise Stakes (2010), Diamond Ormonde Stakes (2010), Hardwicke Stakes (2010), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2010)
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The King George of 2010 at Ascot is the undoubted highlight in this horse's short lived career.
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17. GEORGE WASHINGTON Report Abuse
Railway Stakes (2005), Pheonix Stakes (2005), National Stakes (2005), 2000 Guineas (2006), Queen Elizabeth 2nd Stakes (2006)
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29. HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Report Abuse
Coventry Stakes (2007), 2000 Guineas (2008), Irish 2000 Guineas (2008), St Jame's Placace Stakes (2008), Sussex Stakes (2008)
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One of the flat stars of 2008 trained by Aidan O'Brien. Multiple Group 1 winner including the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.
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23. DUKE OF MARMALADE Report Abuse
Prix Ganay (2008), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2008), Prince Of Wales' Stakes (2008), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2008), International Stakes (2008)
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9. SINNDAR Report Abuse
Derby (2000), Irish Derby (2000), Prix Niel-Casino (2000), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2000)
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Trained I think by John Oxx who nine years later would train another flat superstar just like Sinndar was in 2000.
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St Nicholas Abbey Report Abuse
Twice Coronation Cup winner in 2011 and 2012. I think he won the Breeder's Cup in America in 2011.
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Now retired but what an outstanding flat horse.
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Now a three time winner of the Coronation Cup.
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Also won the 2013 Sheema Classic in Dubai.
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32. CONDUIT Report Abuse
Gordon Stakes (2008), St Leger (2008), Breeders Cup Turf (2008 / 2009), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2009)
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27. CANFORD CLIFFS Report Abuse
Coventry Stakes (2009), Irish 2000 Guineas (2010), St Jame's Palace Stakes (2010), Sussex Stakes (2010)
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One of the recent great milers. For me, the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2009 led this horse to a string of Group 1 victories including the 2011 Queen Anne and Lockinge Stakes.
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, Lockinge Stakes (2011), Queen Anne Stakes (2011),
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Highland Reel Report Abuse
Has landed big prizes internationally including Ascot's King George and most recently the 2016 Breeders Cup Turf.
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Now retired as a multiple Group 1 winner. Final victory was in Hong Kong at the end of 2017. Formerly trained by Aidan O'Brien. Sired by Galileo.
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Multiple Group 1 winner including two Group 1 victories in 2017, the Coronation Cup and Prince Of Wales's Stakes.
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Multiple Group 1 winner including the 2017 Coronation Cup at Epsom.
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Quevega Report Abuse
Four time winner of the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle between 2009 and 2012, one of the new races at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Retired but what an outstanding mare, probably the best since Dawn Run. Six Cheltenham Mares championship between 2009 and 2014.
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22. RAVEN'S PASS Report Abuse
Celebration Mile (2008), Queen Elizabeth 2nd Stakes (2008), Breeders Cup Classic (2008)
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31. SARISKA Report Abuse
Oaks (2009), Irish Oaks (2009), Middleton Stakes (2010)
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35. GOLAN Report Abuse
2000 Guineas (2001), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2002)
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Faugheen Report Abuse
Unbeaten as far as I know in nine starts. Could well on the way to become a future champion hurdler. Won Kempton's Christmas Hurdle recently.
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Former champion hurdler who had gone chasing since including a Grade 1 novice victory at Leopardstown in February 2020.
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As of January 2016, multiple Grade 1 winner including the Champion Hurdle and two time Christmas Hurdle winner. Was the top novice hurdler of 2014.
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Won the 2015 Champion Hurdle. Last appeared in the Punchestown version and prevailed. Unbeaten as of 23rd May 2015
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25. ALEXANDROVA Report Abuse
Oaks (2006), Irish Oaks (2006), Yorkshire Oaks (2006)
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37. SAKHEE Report Abuse
Dante Stakes (2000), International Stakes (2001), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2001)
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Sorry, this should have been Snow Fairy.
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Wise Dan Report Abuse
2 time winner of the Breeders cup mile. 2 time horse of the year.
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DEEP IMPACT Report Abuse
Phenomenal Japanese racehorse who won the Japanese Triple Crown. A perinnially unlucky horse being just beaten in the Arc and the Japan Cup. A world record over 3200 metres in 3:13!! Remember that the big 2 milers like the Melbourne Cup are run around 2:24.
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Snow Fairy Report Abuse
Won the 2010 Epsom Oaks and has had a string of victories around the world including the 2012 Irish Champion Stakes.
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5. SAKHEE Report Abuse
Classic Trial (2000), Dante Stakes (2000), International Stakes (2001), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2001)
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Found Report Abuse
2015 Breeders Cup Turf but has placed many times in Group 1 races, the latest was the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Ascot in June 2016.
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Breeders Cup Turf (2015) & Arc De Triomphe winner who has placed many times in Group 1 races, the Irish Champion Stakes being the most recent in September 2016 prior to winning the Arc that held at Chantilly instead of Longchamp due to redevelopment.
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8. MANDURO Report Abuse
Preis der Winterfavoriten (2004), Prix de Harcourt (2006), Earl Of Sefton Stakes (2007), Prix D'Ispahan (2007), Prince Of Wales' Stakes (2007), Prix Jacques (2007), Prix Foy (2007)
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Blue Point Report Abuse
Achieved two Royal Ascot Group 1 sprint races in the same meet, the King's Stand Stakes and then the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, both in 2019.
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Cracksman Report Abuse
Dual Ascot Champion Stakes (2017 & 2018) and a Coronation Cup winner.
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Game on Dude Report Abuse
3 time winner of the Santa Anita Handicap
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Muhaarar Report Abuse
Without doubt, the Champion Sprinter of 2015. Highlights include the inaugural running of the Commonwealth Cup and Newmarket's July Cup. Won Ascot's Group 1 sprint on 17th October 2015.
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Golden Horn Report Abuse
Won the 2015 Epsom Derby. Went on to win Sandown's Eclipse Stakes, Irish Champion Stakes and recently landed Longchamp's Prix de L'Arc De Triomphe.
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Noble Mission Report Abuse
Won the 2014 Champion Stakes on 18th October 2014 just holding off Al Kazeem. This horse is the younger brother of 2012 winner, Frankel.
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Treve Report Abuse
First dual winner of the Arc De Triomphe (2013 and 2014) since 1970s winner, Alleged
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The Grey Gatsby Report Abuse
Won the French Derby in 2014. Defeated dual Derby winner, Australia in the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday 13th September in a thrilling finish.
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The Fugue Report Abuse
Recently won the Irish Champion Stakes as well as the Yorkshire Oaks.
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Now retired after a disappointing Eclipse Stakes at Sandown that turned out to be her last appearance.
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Prince of Wales's Stakes (2014).
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Toronado Report Abuse
Famously defeating Dawn Approach in the 2013 Sussex Stakes in a proper 'Duel On The Downs'.
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Overturn Report Abuse
Won the Chester Cup, Northumberland Plate and Fighting Fifth Hurdle. This is a really special horse combining National Hunt and flat.
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Galopin Des Champs Report Abuse
As of 18th March 2024, a two time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, trained by Willie Mullins. Obviously, this horse originated from France.
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Auguste Rodin Report Abuse
2023 Epsom Derby winner, trained by Aidan O'Brien who has three Group 1 victories as of 6th November 2023. Irish Derby, Irish Champion Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf. Probably the best Derby winner of the last ten years, possibly since Golden Horn.
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Inspiral Report Abuse
Multple Group One filly including the Sun Chariot Stakes, latest victory at the highest level on October 7th 2023. Was the top two year old filly of 2021.
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Trueshan Report Abuse
Alan King's greatest ever flat stayer he has trained. As of October 2023, has won big prizes including the Goodwood Cup, Northumberland Plate and Doncaster Cup.
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Eldar Eldarov Report Abuse
Recently completed the Doncaster/Curragh St Leger double.
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Nashwa Report Abuse
2022 Epsom Oaks participant who as of 15th July has become a three time Group One winning filly, French Oaks, Nassau and then the Falmouth Stakes, most impressively over a mile.
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Paddington Report Abuse
As of 10th July 2023, a three time Group One winning horse, trained by Aidan O'Brien. Irish 2000 Guineas, St James's Palace and the Eclipse Stakes.
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Frodon Report Abuse
Trained by Paul Nicholls. May not be his greatest horse ever trained but has won big prizes including Kempton's King George VI Chase in 2020. Last seen at Sandown in April 2023.
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Energumene Report Abuse
Current two mile Champion Chaser, (2022 & 2023) trained by Willie Mullins.
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Constitution Hill Report Abuse
Current unbeaten Champion Hurdler, trained by Nicky Henderson. Has the potential of becoming a great National Hunt horse.
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The Platinum Queen Report Abuse
Sprinter who became the first two year old since 1978 to win the Prix de L'Abbaye de Longchamp. It was a mixed hour for rider Hollie Doyle. She was second on board Nashwa when trying to make all of the running but was pipped by a 66-1 shot in a middle distance race. So she was on board 'The Platinum Queen' in Longchamp's signature sprint and delivered, making up for the disappointment of the previous race.
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Alpinista Report Abuse
This mare has had a string of victories including the 2022 Yorkshire Oaks before landing the biggest prize of its career, the Arc De Triomphe on October 2nd.
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Highfield Princess Report Abuse
Top class sprinter whose latest victory was in Ireland. September 11th 2022.
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Kyprios Report Abuse
Aidan O'Brien's latest staying star, Ascot and Goodwood Cups and most recently the Irish St Leger.
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Baaeed Report Abuse
Top class Group 1 miler including the 2022 Sussex Stakes.
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Honeysuckle Report Abuse
2021 Champion Hurdle mare. Unbeaten as of 6th March 2022, trained by Henry De Bromhead.
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Minella Times Report Abuse
May not be the greatest ever winner of the Grand National but this 2021 winner was the horse that made Irish born Rachael Blackmore a history maker.
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Paisley Park Report Abuse
Winner of the 2019 Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, trained by Emma Lavelle. Useful, useful stayer.
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Snowfall Report Abuse
Won the 2021 Epsom Oaks by a record breaking sixteen lengths.
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Magical Report Abuse
Multiple Group 1 filly including an Irish and British Champion Stakes victories, trained by Aidan O'Brien.
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Al Boum Photo Report Abuse
Has just become a two time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (2019 & 2020), trained by Willie Mullins.
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Waidgest Report Abuse
Multiple Group 1 winner in France including the Arc De Triomphe on October 6th 2019. This was the colt that denied the filly Enable of the first three time winner of the latter's prestigious race.
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Stradivarius Report Abuse
One of the great flat stayers this century including two Ascot Gold Cups (2018 & 2019).
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As of 21st June 2020, this stayer has become a three time winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. The latest renewal ran behind closed doors due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
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Hermosa Report Abuse
Aidan O'Brien's latest star filly has just completed the 1000 Guineas double as of 26th May 2019. Sired of course by Galileo.
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Tiger Roll Report Abuse
Best known for winning the 2018 Aintree Grand National and a Cheltenham Festival regular including the 2019 Cross Country Chase and the 2014 Triumph Hurdle.
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As of 7th April 2019, this horse has just become a two time Grand National winner (2018 & 2019). Also a Cheltenham Festival regular including the Triumph Hurdle in 2014.
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Nathaniel Report Abuse
Group 1 winning middle distance horse who retired to stud, formerly trained by John Gosden. This horse is famous for siring the brilliant award winning Oaks and international superstar filly, Enable.
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Altior Report Abuse
Probably the greatest 2m chaser this century even ahead of Sprinter Sacre, both trained by Nicky Henderson. Winner of the 2018 Queen Mother Champion Chase among a host of Grade 1 victories so far. Used to be a good hurdler, too.
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As of 16th March 2019, a two time Queen Mother Champion chaser among a host of Grade 1 victories so far.
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Justify Report Abuse
Emulated American Pharoah's 2015 Triple Crown success in the United States, Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes in one season. Now retired to stud.
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Un De Sceaux Report Abuse
One of the best chases this century trained by Willie Mullins. Highlights so far include three consecutive Clarence House chases, a Tingle Creek and two Grade 1 Festival victories at Cheltenham.
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Recently retired as of March 13th 2020.
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Mastercraftsman Report Abuse
Group 1 winning horse, formerly trained by Aidan O'Brien who retired to stud. Among the progeny is Alpha Centauri and St Leger winner, Kingston Hill.
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Alpha Centauri Report Abuse
Multiple Group 1 winning filly including the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes. Won a big race in France on 12th August 2018.
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Ouiji board Report Abuse
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Jack Hobbs Report Abuse
2017 Dubai World Cup winner. Won the Irish Derby in 2015.
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My mistake, it was the Dubai Sheema Classic (2017) as well as the Irish Derby in 2015.
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Almanzor Report Abuse
Recently completed the Irish/English Champion Stakes double, on both occasions beat recent Arc winner, Found.
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Alice Springs Report Abuse
Dual Group 1 willing filly (Falmouth & Matron Stakes 2016)
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Multiple Group 1 winning filly including the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on October 1st.
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Quiet Reflection Report Abuse
Dual Group 1 winning sprinter (Commonwealth Cup & Haydock Sprint Cup 2016)
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Mecca's Angel Report Abuse
Nunthorpe Stakes (2015 & 2016)
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Postponed Report Abuse
Multiple Group 1 winner including York's International Stakes on 17th August 2016.
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Apple's Jade Report Abuse
Grade 1 winner over hurdles trained by Willie Mullins
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As of 4th February 2019, a multiple Grade 1 winner including the Irish Champion Hurdle on 2nd February. Formerly trained by Willie Mullins, now with Gordon Elliott.
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As of April 2018, this Grade 1 winning hurdler, formerly with Willie Mullins now trained by Gordon Elliott.
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Order Of St George Report Abuse
Ascot Gold Cup (2016) Irish St Leger (2015)
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As of 4th February 2019, retired to stud as a top stayer winning two Irish St Legers and an Ascot Gold Cup during the horse's longevity. Was also placed in the Arc De Triomphe formerly trained by Aidan O'Brien.
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Irish St Leger (2015 & 2017), Ascot Gold Cup (2016)
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Galileo Gold Report Abuse
2016 2,000 Guineas winner from Newmarket who recently landed the St. James's Palace Stakes.
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Harzand Report Abuse
2016 Epsom Derby winner who recently landed the Irish equivalent at the Curragh.
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Annie Power Report Abuse
2016 Champion Hurdle winner.
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Recently added the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle
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