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It's great to have such an amazing collection of chasers around. I don't recall a time like it since I started following racing in the early 70s.

The hurdlers have also been doing their stuff the last couple of weekends.

Has there ever been better entertainment this early in the season?

Nobody on this thread doubts the excellence of the horses being discussed. Which of them is entitled to be favourite for the Gold Cup is a legitimate subject for discussion.

IMO astronomical ratings for weight-carrying performances in big handicaps are not the same as similar ratings gained off level weights and for now I would prefer to stick to my opinion that Kauto Star is the best we've seen in a long time with two rivals close behind.

[QUOTE="Grey, post: 2122493, member: 65112"] It's great to have such an amazing collection of chasers around. I don't recall a time like it since I started following racing in the early 70s. The hurdlers have also been doing their stuff the last couple of weekends. Has there ever been better entertainment this early in the season? Nobody on this thread doubts the excellence of the horses being discussed. Which of them is entitled to be favourite for the Gold Cup is a legitimate subject for discussion. IMO astronomical ratings for weight-carrying performances in big handicaps are not the same as similar ratings gained off level weights and for now I would prefer to stick to my opinion that Kauto Star is the best we've seen in a long time with two rivals close behind. [/QUOTE]

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