It's an interesting question Raw Instinct. I think I like a horse to have won recently but not have won too many times in the recent past.

There is nothing worse than the perenial bridesmaid (ala My egyptian Raine) but the way I see it, no horse (or human for that matter) can keep on top forever. I think goes for a sportsperson or sports animals performance from preparation to preparation or over their whole career.

The trick is picking the up, the plateau, and the down.

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