I don't know if anyone here is not only old enough, but actually got to see Keith Waples drive in this prime. Obviously way back, and pre-simulcasting, LOL. Way different era, late 60's, early 70's. I never got to see him in his prime, but I know several people who did. Many of the old time Canadian horsemen, and guys like Billy O'Donnell and John Campbell did. I've heard people say it's hard to compare an old-time trainer/driver, with a catch-driver, but I think if you are looking at skills, ability, talent, etc., no, it's not.
Send Billy O'Donnell and John Campbell an email and ask them who is on their Mt. Rushmore of drivers. It should not be a shock to anyone if Keith's name was on both. I also think Buddy Gilmour's name would be on one of them, if not both.