GotCow wrote:
Bottom line Impressive was a dud, a beautiful looking dud.

You're entitled to your opinion - but I think you are way off of what is factual. A dud doesn't produce winners. And you can site statistics on his get, but you must also take into account the high number of champions who had impressive 2 or more generations back. He made a profound mark on AQHA and like him or not, he produced great horses.