All Time Favourite Racehorses?

[Cancara]

I've been watching racing for years now (my grandma is to blame, she got me into it!). I'm more a jump racing fan because year after year the horses come back and you follow them and it just keeps you coming back.

I was just wondering about racing fans favourite equine stars? Here are mine:

FLAT

Lammtarra
Just the most gorgeous chestnut, not that big but stunning to see. Fell in love because of the romantic but tragic story behind his young trainer's murder, and told parents he would win the derby at 16-1. When he came storming home apparently from nowhere none of us believed our eyes and parents kicked themselves for not listening. He went on to battle to victory in big races including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with me following every step of the day and retired unbeaten.

Dubai Millennium
A striking bay with this air about him that just set him apart. I remember him accelerating away from the field in the Prince of Wales like it was nothing. Almost became more of a favourite because we lost him so tragically to grass sickness a year after retiring to stud. As a result I've followed his progeny, like Dubawi, ever since.

JUMPS

Viking Flagship
When I was younger I loved the fact that this horse was so brave in his races and really fought all the way to the line. I have a picture of him at home absolutely flying over his fences. Just a really exciting horse to watch and one you knew would give everything for you.

Gloria Victis
Never forgotten this horse, so exciting when he won the racing post chase making it all seem so easy that they entered him in the Gold cup, where tragically he was fatally injured. I was touched by the fact that McCoy spoke of him at least a year on in an interview about how sad it was to lose him. Apparently he even appeared in his DVD. It was devastating and I'll never forget feeling like I'd been punched in the stomach when I found out what happened to him :(

Red Marauder
I loved this chestnut, at least a year before he won the National someone mentioned they were aiming there, so I backed him at 40-1 and couldn't believe it watching him fight his way home through the mud- it was an insane race that one, all sorts of things happening, horses carried out and horses running across the field, but wow, he plugged on home. Amazing heart on him. Hope everyone who had said bad things about him felt bad as he had been called some names!

Kauto Star
Got to be one of my favourites, feel lucky to have been able to watch him over the past few seasons, everyone loves to see him, hope he bounces back from the King George and puts up a good show in the Gold Cup.

[doodledoo]

Garrison Savannah was my all-time favourite racehorse, Jenny Pitman was a fantastic trainer. :)

[Ambers Mum]

Corbeire from the 1970's. He was my dream horse.

[XenaWarriorPrincess]

Best mate and Detroit city...i had horse crushes on those two :lol:

Kauto star is a current favourite too!

[eeek]

I don't really follow the 'gallopers' (being more of a trotting person) but you have to love Kauto Star, he just stands out from the crowd.

For me the most memorable horse is a pacer called Master T J who I won my first race on. Best day of my life.

But my all time favourite racehorse would have to be my little Vinny! It's his fault I'm addicted.

[lozy]

Denman for me, he just oooozes quality and is a stunning horse, this is me looking from a showing point of view.
Kauto on form is something out of this world. And there is a young chaser Rocking/Rock on Ruby, love this little horse and the way he runs.

[bimba]

Well I would obviously have to say Soldier Mak, however this is clearly a totally biased view and he was in fact nothing special as a racehorse but is just very special to me!

I'm another Kauto Star fan, think he's a very talented horse and is lovely to watch - very fluid and stylish.

[Lobelia Overhill]

Red Rum

Desert Orchid

Dawn Run

Wayward Lad

Denman

There were loads of others, but I'd be here all day!

[flambards]

I pick the more American racehorses because I'm American ;)

Ruffian is fantastic and probably my all time favorite.
Horse Chestnut (repping South Africa ;))
Secretariat
Man O' War
Seabiscuit
Cigar

Those are probably my top favorites. There are others I really like though (Invasor, A.P. Indy, Northern Dancer, etc.).

[angie]

all time favourite has to be Animated, because he's mine! haha although as a racehorse he's not likely to be anyone elses, especially not anyone who ever put a bet on him when he was racing!

Proper racers it has to be Desert Orchid, I loved him x

[annmarie]

just asked my husband this question and he said one man i just googled him what a beautiful strong horse

[Cancara]

Oh poor One Man, I was watching live the day we lost him. It was so sad.

[Denmania]

Denman...as the name would suggest! I love him, he's just so impressive.

Neptune Collonges too, he looks like such a fantastic spin! I'd love to rehome him when he retires...

Other than those its Rooster Booster, Menorah, Lough Derg, Madison Du Berlais, Grand Champetre, Master Minded, Big Bucks, Alfabet Suk (an old donkey I used to ride!)

There's so many!!

[beano the nut]

Denman for me! Such a brave bull of a horse. I loved Exotic Dancer too. Long Run is now growing on me (stunning looking). Katchit was always a fave of mine but has been out of action for a while now, he was a little pocket rocket :)

I dont overly like the flat but sea the stars was something else, amazing!

[Bright Sparkx]

- Mill reef
- Shirley heights
- Desert orchid

[RacingGirl]

I could be here all night......I shall be back with a compiled list :)

[gemma1309]

Flat
Persian Punch
Loch Song
Zafonic
User Friendly
Barathea

Jumpers

Desert Orchid- for me the all time best chaser cant watch the 1989 Gold Cup without it bringing tears to my eyes it summed up everything this horse stood for brave and a trier.
Red Rum- Legend
Kauto Star
Denman
Rooster Booster
Edredon Bleu
Well Chief
Lough Derg
Baracouda
Exotic Dancer

Loads more but think I have wrote enough lol

[Ambers Mum]

I thought I had replied but obvs not lol

There is only one for me Corbiere, my fave chestnut in the whole world apart from my girl!

[angelfire]

Al Moulatham

because I own him :@)))

[Skewbald]

Ive got loads :-) been watching racing since i was akid, my grandad also got me into racing, my fav jumpers are Jodami, The fellow, Relkeel :-) on the flat theres been loads...Used to love all the french race horses of the 90's pennekamp, carnegie, carling, shannxi, poliglote, winged love, helissio, muncie to many to mention

[americanqh]

Not so much a jumps fan always preferred flat but anyway- :)

- Phar lap
- Secretariat
- Seabiscuit
- Nijinsky
and Sea bird II. My Dad was a huge fan of Sea Bird II and unfortunately I'm too young to have ever seen him race.

[Madoldbat]

Desert Orchid of course, and all the big names that others have mentioned has massive potential and Frankel could go down in the history books but most of my personal racehorse experience is based around days at the Newmarket studs in the olden days :lol:

There was a stallion at the Egerton Stud in Newmarket (where Dessie retired) called Abernant. He was huge and grey but an absolute softie and we used to go and see him quite often. He was an absolute tart if you fed him polos and I sat on him more than once. When I remembered that, I didn't quite believe it but went on wiki and it was confirmed.

On the other hand, Brigadeer Gerard was at Lordship and was a complete nutcase, always locked up in a padded stable whenever anyone other than his man was around.

Had the privilege of meeting Mill Reef a couple of times

Lastly, who could ever forget Shergar. Still feel desperately sad over his end :'(

[Jill]

Red Rum and Arkle.

[SahtiWaari]

Phar Lap of course!
Apache Cat
Kingston Town - Kingston Town - Tribute to a Champion - YouTube
Saintly
Octagonal - Octagonal- The big "O" - YouTube
Lonhro - 2004 Australian Cup - Lonhro - YouTube 1:38. . what a CHAMP.
Jeune
Might and Power
Sunline
Black Caviar - she is 15/15. They cannot catch her.
Black Caviar wins 2011 BTC Cup 1200m Full Length Race - YouTube
Black Caviar- G2 Schweppes Stakes 2011 - YouTube It's just too easy.

I could sit here and list horses for hours. . . I've been lucky enough to meet Apache Cat, Might and Power, Better Loosen Up and Fields of Omagh. And my boss's dad used to look after Kingston Town. :D

[fell lover]

One Man was a favourite of mine as he was a local. He had such presence!
Also loved Dessie!
Not much of a racing fan tbh

[Cancara]

I have to add Frankel now- that is a horse which is just a joy to watch with a GIANT stride!

I have loved writing about him this season:

FRANKEL Suite 101

[vegasgirl]

Loyalty demands I nominate my horse Vegas, his wetherbys name is Spite Fool but unfortunately he was last in his three starts on the flat, finishing 44 lengths behind his rivals over 7 furlongs at southwell. This was probably down to his nappy attitude and loathing of being bossed around, I can quite imagine what happened when the jockey picked his stick up.
My best horse when I worked in racing was called Bobby Socks people used to say he was flat footed and couldn't win an egg and spoon race but he did win quite a few including one at the Galway festival.
Other then that it's redrum and mill reef for me.

[Gix]

Desert Orchid and One Man (I like greys lol)