For a horse that accomplished so much in a short time - he is still 1 of the biggest what ifs in Aussie racing. His racing manners didn’t seem too perfect - doing what he was doing more on raw ability - puts together 1 of the greatest performances in Aussie turf history in the Cox Plate - then tragically dies in the Cup. I think he would have only become more seasoned mature as a 5yo. He was a champion - but we missed out on so much here I think (especially with KT on the way)
@@australianhorseracing4019 it’s different but Dulcify his stride reminds me of SYT. Not because they are similar but just how fluid they are. So smooth.
Agree, was a champion and would've been one of the all-time greats if didn't get badly injured and died in Melb. Cup. The potential clashes between Dulcify and Kingston Town would have everyone on edge of their seats. My all-time favourite is Better Loosen Up. Northerly was also one of my favourites and plan to uploaded clip on him in coming weeks. Winx and Black Caviar are the best, but favourite is different.
@@australianhorseracing4019 Yep, I know what you mean. I used to love a horse called Toil many years ago (mid-90s). He was pretty handy but hardly an all-time great. Better Loosen Up was indeed a mighty horse. I met him once about 10 years ago at the Living Legends facility in Melbourne. He was just a small, gentle, withered old fella by then. Looking forward to your Northerly upload!
@@headmasterritual957 Yeah, remember Toil (Jim Houlahan trained I think), he was tough hardy horse and won quite a few races plus placed in couple Group 2's from memory - have previously uploaded few races he was involved in. Better Loosen Up was one of the all-time greats in my mind - opinions are subjective. It's a shame he got badly injured as would've sealed his greatness if raced without injury through 1991 & 1992. Clip on Northerly should be uploaded in few weeks.
@@australianhorseracing4019 You're right, Toil was trained by Houlahan (I had to look it up). I just remember I'd always back him each way no matter what and he'd always give me a sight. Yep, I've seen him in one or two of your videos (95/96 I think) - brought back many memories. Amazing that you even remember the horse let alone the trainer. You must live and breathe horse racing!
@@headmasterritual957 Lol, memory is better for 1990's races compared to last 10-15 years due to less life commitments. Was an athlete in another sport during the 90's with no other commitments and asked my brother to tape races anytime I was overseas. These days work & family commitments make it harder to remember as many races.
love these old clips....pure gold
Thanks. Plenty more will be uploaded.
For a horse that accomplished so much in a short time - he is still 1 of the biggest what ifs in Aussie racing. His racing manners didn’t seem too perfect - doing what he was doing more on raw ability - puts together 1 of the greatest performances in Aussie turf history in the Cox Plate - then tragically dies in the Cup. I think he would have only become more seasoned mature as a 5yo. He was a champion - but we missed out on so much here I think (especially with KT on the way)
Yep, Dulcify was a champion and agree we missed out so much with potential clashes with Kingston Town through 1980, 81 and even 82.
@@australianhorseracing4019 it’s different but Dulcify his stride reminds me of SYT. Not because they are similar but just how fluid they are. So smooth.
@@fatboy5926 Agree Dulcify was smooth in its action like So You Think. Both fantastic horses.
What a champion! Which horse is your favourite? Not Winx I hope. Mine's Northerly. Loved that horse.
Agree, was a champion and would've been one of the all-time greats if didn't get badly injured and died in Melb. Cup. The potential clashes between Dulcify and Kingston Town would have everyone on edge of their seats. My all-time favourite is Better Loosen Up. Northerly was also one of my favourites and plan to uploaded clip on him in coming weeks. Winx and Black Caviar are the best, but favourite is different.
@@australianhorseracing4019 Yep, I know what you mean. I used to love a horse called Toil many years ago (mid-90s). He was pretty handy but hardly an all-time great. Better Loosen Up was indeed a mighty horse. I met him once about 10 years ago at the Living Legends facility in Melbourne. He was just a small, gentle, withered old fella by then. Looking forward to your Northerly upload!
@@headmasterritual957 Yeah, remember Toil (Jim Houlahan trained I think), he was tough hardy horse and won quite a few races plus placed in couple Group 2's from memory - have previously uploaded few races he was involved in. Better Loosen Up was one of the all-time greats in my mind - opinions are subjective. It's a shame he got badly injured as would've sealed his greatness if raced without injury through 1991 & 1992. Clip on Northerly should be uploaded in few weeks.
@@australianhorseracing4019 You're right, Toil was trained by Houlahan (I had to look it up). I just remember I'd always back him each way no matter what and he'd always give me a sight. Yep, I've seen him in one or two of your videos (95/96 I think) - brought back many memories. Amazing that you even remember the horse let alone the trainer. You must live and breathe horse racing!
@@headmasterritual957 Lol, memory is better for 1990's races compared to last 10-15 years due to less life commitments. Was an athlete in another sport during the 90's with no other commitments and asked my brother to tape races anytime I was overseas. These days work & family commitments make it harder to remember as many races.