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Title: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Admin on June 30, 2026, 07:25:20 AM
My 3 are :
 Artsplace
Mack Lobell
Jenna's Beach Boy

Who are yours?
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Bernie Madoff on June 30, 2026, 07:44:39 AM
Rambling Willie.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on June 30, 2026, 08:08:34 AM
Jate Lobell
Miss Easy
Dorunrun Bluegrass
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Meadow Ford on June 30, 2026, 08:44:40 AM
Delmonica Hanover  (mare)
Rambling Willie  (gelding)
Niatross  (Horse)
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Pacer 2 on June 30, 2026, 08:50:41 AM
Homicide Hunter
Gallo Blue Chip
Foiled Again
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: pylon on June 30, 2026, 09:14:48 AM
Niatross...Greenw ood
Cam Fella..Greenwood
Somebeachsomewher e..Mohawk
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: LUCPARK on June 30, 2026, 09:54:57 AM
rambling willie''

cam fella

downbytheseaside
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: comeonman on June 30, 2026, 10:04:34 AM
Albatross
Niatross
Cam Fella
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: G on June 30, 2026, 10:11:49 AM
1) Gallo Blue Chip
2) Niatross
3)Cam Fella
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on June 30, 2026, 10:49:49 AM
Bret Hanover
Niatross
Secretariat
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on June 30, 2026, 11:03:47 AM
Bret Hanover
Niatross
Secretariat

Great list  tmbz1, just a suggestion (don't kill me  ngc3), consider changing Secretariat to a harness horse here and you can add Secretariat (below link)  with 2 other t-breds to the equivalent Admin set up in the Thoroughbred section:

https://www.horseplop.com/index.php?topic=84172.0

I would of loved to have seen Zenyatta and Secretariat live, I watch their videos more than any other horse.  Unreal that happened in my lifetime.  ;D

Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Bitter Truth on June 30, 2026, 11:04:21 AM
Peace Corp
Riyadh
Artsplace
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Post by: carl baldwin on June 30, 2026, 11:04:37 AM
Matts Scotter
Artsplace
Jate Lobell
All at Sportsmans Park.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on June 30, 2026, 11:23:58 AM
Jate Lobell
Miss Easy
Dorunrun Bluegrass

Never thought to add the tracks but since others did....Jate & Easy at the BigM, Dorunrun at Roosevelt.   ;D
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Mazola on June 30, 2026, 11:30:19 AM
Albatross
Cam Fella
Fresh Yankee
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: dougie on June 30, 2026, 11:58:50 AM
Niatross
Cam Fella
And my favorite filly of all time.....Silk Stockings
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Post by: seen2much on June 30, 2026, 12:20:30 PM
Varenne
Artsplace
Jiggy Jog
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: tumbleweed on June 30, 2026, 01:50:40 PM
Niatross
Cam Fella
And my favorite filly of all time.....Silk Stockings
Great picks Dougie. They are exactly the three i would pick. tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Cashout on June 30, 2026, 03:21:22 PM
     Albatross  Cam Fella  Niatross
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: dabucs99 on June 30, 2026, 03:21:48 PM
niatross  vernon  no betting justin passing was second both heats

moni maker  breeders crown wally hennesey. vernon lost to personal banner, steinbrenner  , peter wrenn

artsplace vernon  john campbell

hon.men.  pine chip, american winner battle at syracuse mile

atlanta  scottie z  vernon before he won the hambo
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Bret3Times on June 30, 2026, 03:39:32 PM
1) Niatross - Greenwood, Syracuse Mile and Vernon Downs
2) Cam Fella - Greenwood
3a) Artsplace - Mohawk and Rideau Carleton
3b) Abercrombie - Mohawk, Greenwood and in the 1978 Prix D'Ete at Blue Bonnets against Falcon Almahurst and Flight Director

Mike, Bret Hanover was a great choice but he raced before my time, although I did see him at Castleton Farms on visits to Lexington
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Post by: lotsofaction on June 30, 2026, 04:34:01 PM
Meadow Skipper
Mack Lobell
Naughty But Nice
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on June 30, 2026, 05:06:50 PM
The days where stuff like this mattered, pride mattered, proving something mattered, not purse money at all, but potential syndication and stud fees....made lifetime memories too!


Cambest and Bill O'Donnell
8/14/93 Springfield, IL Time Trial

(26 1/5)(25 3/5)(27 1/5)(27 1/5)

26 1/5   51 4/5   119   146 1/5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8XeJlXsdSo





Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on June 30, 2026, 05:19:09 PM
Rambling Willie 4/18/70 - 8/24/95
Gelding
305: 128-69-43
$2,038,219

"Rambling Willie was born on a farm in Monroeville, Indiana.

He did not race at age two and as three-year-old was purchased by driver/trainer Robert Farrington for $15,000 who later gifted 50% of the horse to his wife Vivian and sold the other half to Paul Siebert.

To this day, considering inflation, his earnings from age 4 and up have not been surpassed in North America."

Video description:
Rambling Willie Highlights - Roosevelt Raceway, Sportsman's Park, Freehold and Meadowlands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqjrd81l3HI
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: andrew on June 30, 2026, 05:35:39 PM
scenic regal
kymary hanover
storm e claire-- a 4k claimer who gave his all every week while in post parade was bandaged up from his nose to his toes,, seemed to win every week

my brain wuz a lil hazy for a couple decades to remember much  73cv.2

Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Bitter Truth on June 30, 2026, 05:38:25 PM
Don't have Pathway but would be curious to see how many times he raced at Scioto during his heyday.
Sure seems like I saw him at least 10 times. As shown in the video, he was beloved. They did a great
job using him as an ambassador for the sport. He was certainly under consideration for my top 3.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: rainman2 on June 30, 2026, 05:42:17 PM
didn't Hanover shoe farm refuse cambest as a stallion??

Yes, you are completely right, and that is a famous piece of harness racing lore.While Cambest's owner, Dan Kramer, was finalizing the horse's syndication for his secondary career, Hanover Shoe Farms famously turned down the opportunity to stand Cambest as a stallion.

Why Hanover Refused Cambest Conformation Concerns: The management at Hanover Shoe Farms at the time took issue with Cambest’s conformation, specifically citing that his legs and hocks did not meet their strict physical standards for a premier stallion.The "Small" Factor: Despite holding the blazing T1:46.1 world record, there was skepticism about whether his immense speed would translate to his offspring given his physical build.

P.S the conformation issue may/may not be true.  The word on the street was there was a TCO2 issue.  Hanover Shoe at the time referenced it without saying it directly.  I believe Fred Grant was the trainer.

The Jackpot for Walnut HallAfter Hanover passed, Walnut Hall Ltd. in Lexington, Kentucky, eagerly stepped in and took him. The decision proved to be an absolute jackpot for Walnut Hall.Cambest went on to become an incredibly dominant, elite sire whose offspring won more than $134 million in purses. Ironically, because Cambest proved his skeptics so thoroughly wrong, Hanover Shoe Farms later had to spend massive amounts of money to buy back into his bloodlines, heavily purchasing his daughters and granddaughters to upgrade their own broodmare band.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: rainman2 on June 30, 2026, 05:49:06 PM
scenic regal
kymary hanover
storm e claire-- a 4k claimer who gave his all every week while in post parade was bandaged up from his nose to his toes,, seemed to win every week

my brain wuz a lil hazy for a couple decades to remember much  73cv.2

Kymary Hanover--Vernon?  Veral Bowman 
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: jupiter on June 30, 2026, 06:13:46 PM
Mack Lobell, Moni Maker and American Winner at Syracuse
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: darnoldrocks on June 30, 2026, 06:19:34 PM
Rambling Willie 4/18/70 - 8/24/95
Gelding
305: 128-69-43
$2,038,219

"Rambling Willie was born on a farm in Monroeville, Indiana.

He did not race at age two and as three-year-old was purchased by driver/trainer Robert Farrington for $15,000 who later gifted 50% of the horse to his wife Vivian and sold the other half to Paul Siebert.

To this day, considering inflation, his earnings from age 4 and up have not been surpassed in North America."

Video description:
Rambling Willie Highlights - Roosevelt Raceway, Sportsman's Park, Freehold and Meadowlands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqjrd81l3HI

Great cut and paste effort THT !!
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: andrew on June 30, 2026, 06:22:12 PM
Kymary Hanover--Vernon?  Veral Bowman 

no saratoga john stark owned by edmond and claire smith
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Harness racer on June 30, 2026, 06:25:36 PM
Foiled Again
WIJI
Sanabelle Island
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Kirby's Ace on June 30, 2026, 06:29:53 PM
Rambling Willie

Secretariat

Ruffian
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: ryansdad on June 30, 2026, 08:43:52 PM
         Niatross Cam Fella Muscle Hill
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Mohawk mac on June 30, 2026, 09:34:35 PM
Rambling Willie

Fresh Yankee

Artsplace
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: moelarrythecheese on June 30, 2026, 11:10:23 PM
Foiled Again
Arch Madness
San Pail
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on June 30, 2026, 11:28:10 PM
Great cut and paste effort THT !!

Listen Chihuahua teeny weenie peen  ngc3

This isn't name your 3 favorite edible condoms  ngc3

Pick 3 harness horses or move along  ;D
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: SeattleSlew on July 01, 2026, 02:17:04 AM
Meadow Skipper

Mack Lobell

Niatross
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: whiptherabbit on July 01, 2026, 06:20:51 AM
Somebeachsomewher e
Peaceful Way
Eternal Camnation
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: old guy on July 01, 2026, 07:35:54 AM
Meadow Skipper
Bret Hanover
Muscle Hill
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: PIGLAND on July 01, 2026, 11:44:43 AM
cam fella
nialator
matts scotter
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Billsmafia on July 01, 2026, 12:53:32 PM
Bret Hanover
Niatross
Nevele Pride

Honorable Mention: Danny Row Gil
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: talkstohisself on July 01, 2026, 01:17:50 PM
All WNY picks  Niatros Call for Rain Oil Burner   
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: makingit on July 01, 2026, 07:01:47 PM
Cardigan Bay. Saw him in person on the track and on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Mazola on July 01, 2026, 07:37:57 PM
Cardigan Bay. Saw him in person on the track and on the Ed Sullivan Show.

 tmbz1
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: The Unstable on July 01, 2026, 11:31:39 PM
Cam Fella
Somebeachsomewher e
Une De Mai maybe Varenne
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: ECU Pirate on July 02, 2026, 07:48:36 AM
I’ve been lurking on this site for awhile and finally registered after seeing this thread as it got me thinking about my 35 years in the sport of harness racing. Here are my top 3 I’ve seen in person.

Precious Bunny - 91 Meadowlands Pace. Can’t believe he hasn’t been mentioned yet
Moni Maker
Miss Easy

Honorable mention: Nine Across - She’s the reason I got hooked on harness after my $2 exacta paid $100.40 at 17 years old at the Meadowlands.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: jupiter on July 02, 2026, 08:38:54 AM
Billsmafia, Danny Row Gil wasn't the greatest but I agree he was one of the toughest racehorses in his day. 2 nasty bows and a miserable disposition, I think everybody who owned him made money. Rowcliff's and Gillard's, Elba NY
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Lockedin with Pace on July 02, 2026, 08:59:52 AM
I’ve been lurking on this site for awhile and finally registered after seeing this thread as it got me thinking about my 35 years in the sport of harness racing. Here are my top 3 I’ve seen in person.

Precious Bunny - 91 Meadowlands Pace. Can’t believe he hasn’t been mentioned yet
Moni Maker
Miss Easy

Honorable mention: Nine Across - She’s the reason I got hooked on harness after my $2 exacta paid $100.40 at 17 years old at the Meadowlands.



All you gotta know is Jackie Mo and Precious Bunny!
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Billsmafia on July 02, 2026, 01:25:50 PM
Jupiter, you are correct about Danny Row Gil. He was tough and mean. Extremely mean.

From Dictionary.com:  Ornery is an adjective used to describe someone who is bad-tempered, irritable, and difficult to deal with. It can also refer to a person or animal that is stubborn and hard to control. I'm surprised there wasn't a picture of Danny Row Gil attached to the definition.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: No passing lane 4U on July 02, 2026, 01:31:34 PM
Not in order.....,, Bulldog Hanover..... Mountain Reece at Scioto... Always wanted his breathing anybody you know please a horse was like one of the first ones that used to it be good and I went to the races with my dad.He was massive like a mountain.........
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: jupiter on July 02, 2026, 03:21:03 PM
Bills Mafia, Double gates and leave him alone. He was a real show coming in the paddock. Raced along time.
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Post by: Indian24 on July 02, 2026, 05:59:18 PM
Gallo Bluechip
Staying Together
American Ideal
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on July 02, 2026, 06:49:43 PM
I've seen just about every great horse since the early 60's. Yes, I am an old piece of shit. One horse that should be mentioned is Golden Receiver.
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Post by: JT on July 02, 2026, 06:58:25 PM
Niatross at the LBJ..I was 6 years old lol

Artsplace..at Scioto. Massive crowd at Scioto that night I was 16 or 17

Peace Corps at the LBJ..was barred from betting. Still the prettiest trotter I've ever seen and the way she stretched her legs and neck out gives me chills to this day.

Others have done honorable mentions.. so I didn't see him mentioned..
Life Sign at the LBJ and Scioto. Great horse and tremendous heart going against the Robinson machine. Riyadh and Presidential Ball. One of my favorite years watching racing
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: rainman2 on July 02, 2026, 06:59:53 PM
I've seen just about every great horse since the early 60's. Yes, I am an old piece of shit. One horse that should be mentioned is Golden Receiver.

I believe you're a New York City guy and the best horses came right to your doorstep!  Year after year, decade after decade!  Different 'best horses' from generation to generation too!
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on July 02, 2026, 07:07:32 PM
I believe you're a New York City guy and the best horses came right to your doorstep!  Year after year, decade after decade!  Different 'best horses' from generation to generation too!

Take a break from fighting with Andrew.

Do nice fun things here or anywhere.

I root for your horses and your success and happiness.

Whether you like me or not.

Maybe less if you hated me  ngc3

Your normal posts are getting stranger by the second.




Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: JT on July 02, 2026, 07:15:10 PM
Niatross at the LBJ..I was 6 years old lol

Artsplace..at Scioto. Massive crowd at Scioto that night I was 16 or 17

Peace Corps at the LBJ..was barred from betting. Still the prettiest trotter I've ever seen and the way she stretched her legs and neck out gives me chills to this day.

Others have done honorable mentions.. so I didn't see him mentioned..
Life Sign at the LBJ and Scioto. Great horse and tremendous heart going against the Robinson machine. Riyadh and Presidential Ball. One of my favorite years watching racing
I have been very fortunate to attend LBJ week for 46 years.. so many others I could have named. Hard to narrow it down to 3
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: rainman2 on July 02, 2026, 07:24:54 PM
Take a break from fighting with Andrew.

Do nice fun things here or anywhere.

I root for your horses and your success and happiness.

Whether you like me or not.

Maybe less if you hated me  ngc3

Laying on the couch.

Watching World Cup!

Horses racing Saturday and Tuesday.

2 year old coming along

Plenty of things going on!



Your normal posts are getting stranger by the second.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on July 02, 2026, 07:36:47 PM
I believe you're a New York City guy and the best horses came right to your doorstep!  Year after year, decade after decade!  Different 'best horses' from generation to generation too!
Correct
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Sweet on July 02, 2026, 07:47:45 PM

Laying on the couch.

Watching World Cup!

Horses racing Saturday and Tuesday.

2 year old coming along

Plenty of things going on!


Awesome bro  tmbz1

These geniuses here are going to start blowing ups sh!t soon  ngc3

F'ing FL  ngc3

SPA starts tomorrow.

Time is starting to fly.

Beginning of the year was slow....things have accelerated, triple crown done, half the year see ya.

Have fun, best of success with your babies!  ;D
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Mrpick5 on July 02, 2026, 11:56:48 PM
Artsplace my favorite horse I watched multiple times during his career. 2yo Breeders Crown race Pompano Park is his best race I believe.
Muscle Hill multiple times.
Alysheba 1987 Kentucky Derby nearly fell down after clipping the heels of Bet Twice at the 1/8 pole and still won.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Foalin at 4 on July 03, 2026, 07:34:52 PM
Moni Maker at Vernon
Niatross at Vernon
But Bret Hanover kneeling to the crowd at Vernon was priceless!
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Still Like Harness on July 04, 2026, 03:22:19 AM
Bret Hanover and was there when Adios Vic beat him in Chicago, I believe twice !                 
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Post by: Checked Up on July 04, 2026, 08:03:27 PM
Niatross,Rambling Willie(The Horse that God Loved),Muscles Yankee.
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: albitchross on July 05, 2026, 03:56:37 PM
Niatross
Cam Fella
Idea Du Gazeau
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Jackindabox2503 on July 05, 2026, 07:01:35 PM
Foiled Again
Bulldog Hanover
Atlanta
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: raintree charlie on July 05, 2026, 07:54:51 PM
bradley o kendelrex at bat
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: clearmind on July 07, 2026, 12:14:06 PM
Super bowl --Scioto downs-
bret hanover --yonkers
SBSW---Red mile
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: LUCPARK on July 07, 2026, 07:49:29 PM
Rock n tony

Rockie got framed

Lucpark  ;D ;D😎😎❤️👍
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: HongKongPhooey on July 08, 2026, 08:17:04 PM
Rambling Willie...Cam Fella...Bomb Rickles
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Post by: Kole Hanover on July 09, 2026, 03:59:01 PM

 Riyadh
 Jenna's Beach Boy
 The Big Dog
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: gurals casino on July 10, 2026, 12:05:43 PM
Niatross

Nihilator

Mack Lobell
Title: Re: Name the 3 greatest horses you saw race live in person
Post by: Pacer 2 on July 10, 2026, 04:09:54 PM
Rock n tony

Rockie got framed

Lucpark  ;D ;D😎😎❤️👍


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