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Originally posted by Kotkijet View PostSprinter stood around doing nothing was a beautiful sight. Possibly the best looking horse I have ever seen.
His colour also gave him a fantastic shine so he was always a beautiful horse to view...
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Originally posted by Istabraq View PostI made a point of going to the Cheltenham pre parade ring one year, if you can sneak to the front you are within touching distance of the horses and watching Sprinter going round was a unique experience as his muscle mass/make up was so different to anything I'd ever seen before.
His colour also gave him a fantastic shine so he was always a beautiful horse to view..."Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".
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Originally posted by Saxon Warrior View PostThe best chaser I've ever seen.
Personally Remittance Man was about as good a horse as I've every seen, certainly the best jumper of a fence I've ever seen, career cut short by injury twice.
Sprinter, without doubt, will go down as one of the best chasers of all time, but so will Altior......
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Originally posted by Istabraq View PostIt's not an argument/discussion I like get into to be honest SW, so many will make a judgement that includes financial benefit which can skewer judgement.
Personally Remittance Man was about as good a horse as I've every seen, certainly the best jumper of a fence I've ever seen, career cut short by injury twice.
Sprinter, without doubt, will go down as one of the best chasers of all time, but so will Altior......
Both Denman and Sprinter were the best 2M and 3M chaser I've seen, and health stopped them going on from their initial Champion Chase/Gold Cup onto the possibility of new heights - but performed heroically afterwards, despite those health issues.
Its all personal choice, and I certainly wouldn't seek to change anyones personal opinions, nor change my own."Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".
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Originally posted by Istabraq View PostI made a point of going to the Cheltenham pre parade ring one year, if you can sneak to the front you are within touching distance of the horses and watching Sprinter going round was a unique experience as his muscle mass/make up was so different to anything I'd ever seen before.
His colour also gave him a fantastic shine so he was always a beautiful horse to view...
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Timeforms Greatest Chasers
Highest Timeform Annual Ratings (Jumps - Chasers)
212 Arkle
210 Flyingbolt
192p Sprinter Sacre
191 Kauto Star, Mill House
187 Desert Orchid
186 Dunkirk
184 Burrough Hill Lad, Moscow Flyer, Long Run
183 Don Cossack, Master Oats
182 Azertyuiop, Best Mate, Captain Christy, Douvan, Carvill's Hill, Kicking King, See More Business, Well Chief"Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".
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