If Thunder Gulch hadn't fractured his leg in this race, I think he could've beat Cigar or at least gave him a run for his money. They were both awesome horses and I miss seeing them race.
Note one of the oldest tricks in the book...Star Standard's jock floats seven wide off the rail around the turn to try and gain a few strides..but Cigar would have none of it...the fact that he won the JCGC and then the BC Classic in such dominant style is a testament to his greatness..
This race had two of my favorite horses all-time (Outside of Secretariat) Cigar and Thunder Gulch. Also thank Thunder Gulch for Point Given. Thanks for posting.
@Rodney81818 I agree. Cigar, Thunder Gulch and Holy Bull were my favorites. Got to meet them all this past November when I took an early vaction. They're all still beautiful.
One of horse racing's greatest regrets.
What a duel in the stretch if thunder gulch doesn't break down! Wow!
Zonefinder17 3 months ago
Seeeeeeeeeee. Yaaaaaaaaaaa. Lol gotta love that Cigar...the GREAT CIGAR
lovedbysweetie 10 months ago
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UNACCOUNTED FOR ALMOST GOT HIM.
drfager01 2 years ago
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CIGAR DIDNT BEAT MUCH IN THIS ONE.
drfager01 2 years ago
If Thunder Gulch hadn't fractured his leg in this race, I think he could've beat Cigar or at least gave him a run for his money. They were both awesome horses and I miss seeing them race.
preciousdiamond24 2 years ago
Another nice horse, Thunder Gulch, that broke down trying to keep up with the graceful galloper that was Cigar.
Skoshi33 2 years ago
Note one of the oldest tricks in the book...Star Standard's jock floats seven wide off the rail around the turn to try and gain a few strides..but Cigar would have none of it...the fact that he won the JCGC and then the BC Classic in such dominant style is a testament to his greatness..
yipyappyyip 2 years ago
This race had two of my favorite horses all-time (Outside of Secretariat) Cigar and Thunder Gulch. Also thank Thunder Gulch for Point Given. Thanks for posting.
Rodney81818 3 years ago 4
@Rodney81818 I agree. Cigar, Thunder Gulch and Holy Bull were my favorites. Got to meet them all this past November when I took an early vaction. They're all still beautiful.
ramairluvr 1 month ago
Unaccounted For was game
javaqwe 3 years ago 3
Won by a measured length. BTW, his smallest MOV that year.
Skoshi33 3 years ago
one of the great ones indeed
secruf1989 3 years ago
One of his best races.
JSanity01 3 years ago