The two biggest winners of the spring, especially in the weight for age climate, have to be Cosmic Crusader and Birdman who both added a couple of Group 1s to their resumes.

Cosmic Crusader won the Turnbull Stakes and the Cox Plate, whilst Birdman took out the Underwood Stakes and the Champions Stakes.

It is hard to split who had the better spring.

Miles Pfitzner and Tom Haylock on discussed the topic Lay Back with Betfair.

Pfitzner: “I think Cosmic Crusader because of the Cox Plate.

“But they are the two horses of the spring… absolutely no doubt about it.”

Haylock: “You could make a case Birdman was as good in the Cox Plate.”

Pfitzner: “But he didn’t win it.

“Trust me I am the number one Birdman ticket holder.”

Haylock: “Birdman, just.”

Pfitzner: “But they are the two.”

Haylock: “Birdman has got a brilliant turn of foot, not saying Cosmic Crusader doesn’t, but he smashed them in the Underwood.

“That is probably the difference.”

Pfitzner: “A couple of Group 1s each and away you go, good spring.

“Well done to both of them.”

If you are a racing fan that prioritises the history and traditionally prestigious races - you will likely lean towards Cosmic Crusader.

But if you are a racing watcher who is analysing each and every run - Birdman is difficult to overlook.