Results for tag: Harbinger
Posted by:
TimeformBlog
on Jan 10, 2011 at 11:48:11 AM
What's that old adage about London buses? Having waited nine years since Dubai Millennium (and fourteen before that since Dancing Brave in 1986) for another horse to be rated 140, Sea The Stars in 2009 was quickly followed by record-margin King George winner Harbinger.
Both Sea The Stars and Harbinger were unbeaten throughout their triumphant season. Sea The Stars was successful at the top level in each month between May and October, starting out in the 2000 Guineas and completing his epic campaign with a breathtaking victory in the Arc. Harbinger, who was four when going through his admittedly prematurely curtailed season, benefited from the renowned patient approach adopted by Sir Michael Stoute and improved with each outing. Harbinger hinted at what he may be capable of when stringing...
Posted by:
TimeformBlog
on Dec 27, 2010 at 03:10:15 PM
[b]Kieran Packman reflects on his personal highlights, lowlights and memorable moments from the racing year 2010.[/b]
[b]Individual performance[/b]
[i]Harbinger - Ascot, July 24[/i]
A scintillating performance. Yes, there was much debate about whether he warranted his Timeform rating of 140, but the history books will record that Harbinger trounced the subsequent Irish Champion Stakes winner, by a mere 11 lengths. His Hardwicke win wasn't bad either, given he smashed up the subsequent Foy, Lancashire Oaks, Princess of Wales's and Irish St Leger winners (and Hong Kong Vase runner-up) by three lengths and six. He'll do for me.
[b]Ride of the Year[/b]
[i]Matt Crawley - Lastroseofsummer, Musselburgh, November 19[/i]
A more highbrow pundit might have selected a front-running...