Thanks for sharing this. Back then you would see the top horses three times in the Fall and the races were two weeks apart and Slew competed in all three of them in 1978. Laz Barrera wanted to tinker with Affirmed after the Marlboro Cup so he skipped this one to point for the Jockey Club Gold Cup and thus Affirmed "only" raced twice at Belmont that Fall. Now one MIGHT see a top horse at the Belmont Fall meet....once.
Solid speed horse who took advantage of that short field nicely. Exceller didn't have that setup that he'd see in the JC Gold Cup in the slop...
yipyappyyip 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this!
silvermoon2003 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this. Back then you would see the top horses three times in the Fall and the races were two weeks apart and Slew competed in all three of them in 1978. Laz Barrera wanted to tinker with Affirmed after the Marlboro Cup so he skipped this one to point for the Jockey Club Gold Cup and thus Affirmed "only" raced twice at Belmont that Fall. Now one MIGHT see a top horse at the Belmont Fall meet....once.
easygoer13 3 years ago
Go Slew! Thank you for sharing this amazing race.
horseyaddicted 3 years ago
What an incredible champion !His winning spirit, stamina and speed never ceases to amaze me- what a powerhouse !
Thanks for posting this great footage cf :)
I hope you will have a wonderful week !
God Bless .
Jazzgirl8888 3 years ago 19
Right back at ya, Jazzy! Thanks for the comments!
cf1970 3 years ago
i luv seattle!!!
beargirl25 3 years ago