Winx big obstacle in path of Success
another stumbling block after already contending with a long trip from the other side of the world.
“Without doubt Winx is the biggest obstacle, though,” he said.
“She’s extraordinary and it will be a privilege for us to see her in the flesh.
“She warrants her place in the top echelon of Australian racing history.”
It’s taken a while for Winx to finally be regarded as the world’s best horse but she still has to share that title with Gun Runner despite that fact she’s won more Group 1 races than he had races.
“I even had to ask, ‘well what was she equal first with?’,” Condon said.
The ratings are done on a “peak performance’’ rather than consistency over a long period of time, which has been controversial, but Condon had no doubt which horse is No.1 at the moment.
“My personal favourite was Dancing Brave. He was a superb horse with a devastating turn of foot,” he said.
“He ran the last furlong in the Arc (de Triomphe in 1986) quicker than they ran the last furlong in the sprint race that day.
“The handicappers have Frankel up there as one of the best of all time but it’s very subjective to try to compare horses from different eras.
“All they can do is be the best in their own era and what Winx has done, in any racing jurisdiction, is quite remarkable.
“She does it on a consistent basis and, for me, longevity is a true sign of greatness.”
Success Days ($35) has amassed six wins from 18 starts including the Group 2 York Stakes three starts back and Condon is hoping for a rain-affected track.
SHE WARRANTS HER PLACE IN THE TOP ECHELON OF AUSTRALIAN RACING HISTORY KEN CONDON