@SteveSparx This was back when a sub-1:55 mile, even on a big track actually meant something. Yes, It's Fritz spit it, but 1:25 2/5 was a very fast three-quarters in 1983, something would change just a year or so later with improvements in equipment that have continually made the sport much faster over time.
@funshipM174 That has more to do with MAJOR equipment improvements than the racing surface, though banking the turns also contributed some to the fast times we saw in later years.
Cam Fella was a great horse. No doubt. And he was very determined. But in this case, Its Fritz spit the bit out and quit. Ideal Tanner passed him like he was tied to a tree. Still a great race and memory, but Cam Fella didnt race that great. He beat a horse who made his move too early. Crap drive on Its Fritz. He should have stayed in the pocket much longer.
I hear what you are saying about Pat Crowe, but how do you knock someone that won 28 in a row! I had the honor of speaking with Stan Bergstein, and when I asked him who was the greatest ( about three years ago) he did not hesitate and said "Bret Hanover". I'm sure he was being honest about it because this man had seen nearly every horse up the point that I askes him. BTW, I do not put much into times,since the BIG M made the mile oval into asphalt in 1985 and 20,000 claimers ran 1:52 miles.
w Pat Crowe for Christs sake lol
SteveSparx 2 weeks ago
very good point,Walt~
SteveSparx 2 weeks ago
@SteveSparx This was back when a sub-1:55 mile, even on a big track actually meant something. Yes, It's Fritz spit it, but 1:25 2/5 was a very fast three-quarters in 1983, something would change just a year or so later with improvements in equipment that have continually made the sport much faster over time.
WaltGekko 3 weeks ago
@funshipM174 That has more to do with MAJOR equipment improvements than the racing surface, though banking the turns also contributed some to the fast times we saw in later years.
WaltGekko 3 weeks ago
Cam Fella was a great horse. No doubt. And he was very determined. But in this case, Its Fritz spit the bit out and quit. Ideal Tanner passed him like he was tied to a tree. Still a great race and memory, but Cam Fella didnt race that great. He beat a horse who made his move too early. Crap drive on Its Fritz. He should have stayed in the pocket much longer.
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ANDEEDEE1 1 year ago
Cam Fella was the BEST of any breed.
Bloodstock64 1 year ago
I hear what you are saying about Pat Crowe, but how do you knock someone that won 28 in a row! I had the honor of speaking with Stan Bergstein, and when I asked him who was the greatest ( about three years ago) he did not hesitate and said "Bret Hanover". I'm sure he was being honest about it because this man had seen nearly every horse up the point that I askes him. BTW, I do not put much into times,since the BIG M made the mile oval into asphalt in 1985 and 20,000 claimers ran 1:52 miles.
funshipM174 1 year ago