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What does Baaeed need to achieve to prove himself a true great?
Unbeaten Baaeed looks to put himself among the greatest milersCredit: Edward Whitaker
The names of great milers from the last 50 years or so roll relentlessly off the tongue.
In no particular order, I can list Frankel, Winx, Warning, Dancing Brave, Nijinsky, Brigadier Gerard, Goldikova, Rock Of Gibraltar, Canford Cliffs, Zafonic, Kingman, Miesque, Kris, and Zilzal. Apologies for those I have missed.
Many on that list were specialist milers; others were champions who had the ability to produce an exceptional level of ability at different trips.
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