AND THE COUNT IS IN
William F. Reed
October 27, 1992
Where does Count Fleet rank among the greatest horses in racing history? According to our panel of experts,* he finishes fifth, by a nose. Here's the Top 10 (with career starts, first-, second-, third-place finishes).
10. COLIN
brown colt, 1907-08 15-15-0-0
*The panel: Joe Hirsch, executive columnist, Daily Racing Form; Woody Stephens, thoroughbred trainer for more than 50 years; Jim McKay, broadcaster, ABC Sports; Jim Bolus, secretary-treasurer. National Turf Writers Association; Frank E. Kilroe, retired California racing official; Tommy Trotter, Arlington International Race Course steward; and William F. Reed, turf writer for 28 years.
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