2000 GNS - "nice sort " stat

Kev, it was a Mordin stat based on Raceform comments but it doesn't have as much relevance anymore, as those kind of paddock comments are few and far between now. It's doubtful that Raceform even have a paddock representative at most meetings these days. I do remember Frankel receiving the comment on his debut, however. Even when the comments were more commonplace, the Irish horses would only be described when they set foot on a British racecourse, so a horse like Mars wouldn't qualify. For what it's worth, Dawn Approach, Lines of Battle and Letir Mor got the 'str' (strong) abbreviation for the Coventry and Cristoforo Colombo was described as 'leggy'. Toronado received 'workmanlike, scope' on his second start.

I used to enjoy these comments, once in a blue moon you'd get the ultimate: 'nice colt' or 'nice filly'

It's a shame this form of horse analysis, for all that it was in the eye of the beholder, has died out somewhat.

Just for the memories I looked up Dancing Brave.

Dorking Stks - good sort

Craven Stks - has done well

2,000 gns - looked very fit

I always enjoyed h.d.w. for "has done well" meaning that the beast had come out of the winter looking even better.

'h.d.w.' Yeah forgot that one!

Great for putting horses on your list.

Used to love these.  Even if you weren't really, you felt like you were getting secret information that only the most committed punter was getting.