Greatest Greys! | Top 10 Best Grey Racehorses Of All Time | From Silver Charm & Arrogate To Subzero |
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Everyone loves a grey thoroughbred horse, they've got a certain aura about them and they stand out from the crowd.
Each of these racehorses are special for their own unique reasons (flashing finishes, famous wins, contribution after racing), endearing them to the horse racing public. All developed a legion of fans during their racing careers. We count down 10 of the finest greys to grace the racetrack with their presence. SILVER CHARM Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Gary Stevens Del Mar Futurity (1996) San Vicente Stakes (1997) San Fernando Stakes (1998) Clark Handicap (1998) Dubai World Cup (1998) Kentucky Cup Classic Handicap (1998) San Pasqual Handicap (1999) Goodwood Stakes (1998) Strub Stakes (1998) Kentucky Derby (1997) Preakness Stakes (1997) ARROGATE Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith 2017 Dubai World Cup (Meydan Racecourse, Dubai) 2017 Pegasus World Cup (Gulfstream Park, America) 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic (Santa Anita Park Racecourse) 2016 Travers Stakes (Saratoga Racecourse, United States) SUBZERO Trainer: Lee Freedman Jockey: Greg Hall 1992 Melbourne Cup (Flemington Racecourse) 1992 South Australian Derby (1992) Adelaide Cup (1992) FROSTED Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin Jockey: Joel Rosario | William Buick | Irad Ortiz Jr Wood Memorial Stakes (2015) Pennsylvania Derby (2015) Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 2 (2016) (Meydan Racecourse, Dubai) Metropolitan Handicap (2016) Whitney Handicap (2016) Belmont Stakes (2015) - 2nd to American Pharoah ROARING LION Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: Oisin Murphy Royal Lodge Stakes (2017) Dante Stakes (2018) Eclipse Stakes (2018) International Stakes (2018) Irish Champion Stakes (2018) Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2018) GUNSYND Trainer: Bill Wehlow (at 2 & 3) T J Smith (at 4 & 5) Hopeful Stakes (1969) Chelmsford Stakes (1970) Rawson Stakes (1971, 1973) Epsom Handicap (1971) Toorak Handicap (1971) Sandown Cup (1971) George Adams Handicap (1971) Futurity Stakes (1972) Frederick Clissold Handicap (1972) Hill Stakes (1972) VRC Queens Plate (1972) Doncaster Handicap (1972) Colin Stephen Stakes (1972) Caulfield Stakes (1972) W S Cox Plate (1972) VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1972, 1973) Blamey Stakes (1973) AJC Autumn Stakes (1973) OGURI CAP #オグリキャップ Trainer: Masao Sumi Jockey: Yutaka Take 1988 Arima Kinen (Grand Prix), Nakayama Turf 2500m 1989 Mile Championship, Kyoto Turf 1600m 1990 Yasuda Kinen, Tokyo Turf 1600m 1990 Arima Kinen (Grand Prix), Nakayama Turf 2500m DAYLAMI Trainer: Alain de Royer-Dupre Saeed bin Suroor (1998–) Jockey: Frankie Dettori | Gerald Mosse 1999 Breeders' Cup Turf 1999 Irish Champion Stakes 1999 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes 1999 Coronation Cup 1998 Man O' War Stakes 1998 Eclipse Stakes 1998 Tattersalls Gold Cup 1997 Poule d'Essai des Poulains CHAUTAUQUA Trainer: Michael, John and Wayne Hawkes Jockey: Tommy Berry | Dwayne Dunn TJ Smith Stakes (2015, 2016, 2017) Chairman's Sprint Prize (2016) Lightning Stakes (2016) Manikato Stakes (2015) Hawkesbury Guineas (2014) Bobbie Lewis Quality (2014) Gilgai Stakes (2014, 2015) Rubiton Stakes (2015) McEwen Stakes (2015) CARAVAGGIO Trainer: Aidan O'Brien Jockey: Ryan Moore | Seamie Heffernan Marble Hill Stakes (2016) Coventry Stakes (2016) Phoenix Stakes (2016) Lacken Stakes (2017) Commonwealth Cup (2017) Flying Five Stakes (2017) Name your TOP 10! ---------- About World Horse Racing: We get you closer to the racing you love, taking you behind the scenes to meet the greatest trainers, jockeys and horses - along with the rising stars. And if you’re new to the sport, we’ll help you learn what makes horse racing such an unforgettable experience. Facebook: /worldhorseracing Twitter: @WHR Instagram: @worldhorseracing |