Such a handsome horse, I want his filly out of Rags so bad! He was just such a fighter, so brave, so much courage! This is a great tribute to him! Perfection!
the iron horse europes greates fighter a master of class and heart,nobody could get pass him except one mightier horse..the great TIZNOW who on giants causeway best day wouldnt let anybody pass him he proved it that year and the next when they threw another champion in sakhee
It's true that Tiznow was great, very great, but mightier? Well, IF Tiznow had raced Giant's Causeway on Turf and beaten him, you would be entitled to say that... but Tiznow had home advantage in their meeting, so sorry, but it doesn't fly.
@carlykaiser Yes that is true, he lost in the Breeders cup classic to tiznow, although it would be fair to say, he may have won it had the Jockey (Michael Kinane) not lost his stirrups
I don't neccessarily like the statement about horses who win by large margins. Sometimes you have a horse (for example, Curlin, Secretariat, Ruffian, Man O' War, Seabiscuit, Friesian Fire, Big Brown, Rags To Riches, Invasor, BARBARO, Smarty Jones, Funny Cide, War Emblem, War Pass, etc...) all these horses at some point have won by huge margins. When you hahve horses like this, they're just too darn good to be tested to the wire. And don't say they're not because some of the greats are in there.
Don't get me wrong, there are the great horses who are just to fast, and win by huge margins, but my point is that true heart, NOT speed or Greatness, is shown by the ability to resist a challenge. A perfect example of what I'm saying is Seattle Slew. He won most of his races by a large margin, BUT I believe the greatest race of his life was when he lost to Exceller at Belmont. John Henry is another example.
Hmmmm...I still don't know... I just don't think so. Different opinions? Yes. But I DO see your point. But the fact is, racing isn't judged that way. People don't look at the horses losses and say 'Oh, that was his greatest race!' No, theey look at Slew's Triple Crown and say, 'Thosse are great wins'. But I see what you're saying. Sorry, I just don't agree. And I'm not saying Giant's Causeway is bad, far from it, he just delt with horses as good as he was and he proved to be slightly better.
A truly exceptional racehorse - he gave his all in every single race. So talented, so genuine, so tough.
Peadar2000 1 year ago 2
the iron horse a horse with an iron will,the will to win.
TheKilkennyhurler 2 years ago
Such a handsome horse, I want his filly out of Rags so bad! He was just such a fighter, so brave, so much courage! This is a great tribute to him! Perfection!
tennyellen 2 years ago
the iron horse europes greates fighter a master of class and heart,nobody could get pass him except one mightier horse..the great TIZNOW who on giants causeway best day wouldnt let anybody pass him he proved it that year and the next when they threw another champion in sakhee
TBabytko 2 years ago 5
@TBabytko
It's true that Tiznow was great, very great, but mightier? Well, IF Tiznow had raced Giant's Causeway on Turf and beaten him, you would be entitled to say that... but Tiznow had home advantage in their meeting, so sorry, but it doesn't fly.
MrDraven37 5 months ago
I Love this videoo
really great tribute 2 himm
he was the toughest
Ravenspass4life 2 years ago
I like that camera angle at :04/:05
ashado19 2 years ago 2
I love Giant's Causeway-- a perfect end to the St. Paddy's celebrations -- Thanks !!!
derbydreamer103 2 years ago 2
I can't wait for Rags to Riches foal. RTR's foal is sired by Giants Causeway.
Sight19 2 years ago 2
Bloodhorse has photos of the foal
carlykaiser 2 years ago
he rules :)
illgou999 2 years ago
so whose's awesome idea was this? =p
Fantasticsix1992 2 years ago
Giant's Causeway; A beast of a horse.
Great video.
sugarpuppy137 2 years ago
He raced in the US, yes or no?
kayrider95 2 years ago
I think once, when he lost to Tiznow
carlykaiser 2 years ago
That's what I thought. Was that his only race in the US?
kayrider95 2 years ago
As I said, "I think once"
carlykaiser 2 years ago
@carlykaiser Yes that is true, he lost in the Breeders cup classic to tiznow, although it would be fair to say, he may have won it had the Jockey (Michael Kinane) not lost his stirrups
Rab1802 1 year ago
Forever a champion and truly battle tested. Never would he allow a horse to nub him on the wire. :) Brilliant video, great tribute Carly!!!
kayrider95 2 years ago
Storm Cat's greatest son, ahh I miss him.
Rock8mywork789 2 years ago
5% talent, 95% courage
lengua92 2 years ago
The true heart of a champion is to know exactly where the finish line is, and to Respond when he gets looked in the eye.
Horses that win by large margins, are not really tested.
These races gave me flashbacks of the great Affirmed, and how he wouldn't let Alydar pass him.
mismag822 2 years ago
I don't neccessarily like the statement about horses who win by large margins. Sometimes you have a horse (for example, Curlin, Secretariat, Ruffian, Man O' War, Seabiscuit, Friesian Fire, Big Brown, Rags To Riches, Invasor, BARBARO, Smarty Jones, Funny Cide, War Emblem, War Pass, etc...) all these horses at some point have won by huge margins. When you hahve horses like this, they're just too darn good to be tested to the wire. And don't say they're not because some of the greats are in there.
kayrider95 2 years ago
Don't get me wrong, there are the great horses who are just to fast, and win by huge margins, but my point is that true heart, NOT speed or Greatness, is shown by the ability to resist a challenge. A perfect example of what I'm saying is Seattle Slew. He won most of his races by a large margin, BUT I believe the greatest race of his life was when he lost to Exceller at Belmont. John Henry is another example.
mismag822 2 years ago
Hmmmm...I still don't know... I just don't think so. Different opinions? Yes. But I DO see your point. But the fact is, racing isn't judged that way. People don't look at the horses losses and say 'Oh, that was his greatest race!' No, theey look at Slew's Triple Crown and say, 'Thosse are great wins'. But I see what you're saying. Sorry, I just don't agree. And I'm not saying Giant's Causeway is bad, far from it, he just delt with horses as good as he was and he proved to be slightly better.
kayrider95 2 years ago
He was way better! :)
Rock8mywork789 2 years ago