I always thought Alydar was the better horse. His achilles was that he never changed lead. I think you have a different rivalry if he had. However, Affirmed and Alydar were both great. Yes, in their 4 year old season, Affirmed was "superior". However, Alydar got nicked up in their last meeting at the 78 Travers with some sort of foot injury and was never the same after that.
Easy Goer must have had the same bad luck that his dad had. I could see why so many people were bewildered that Affirmed was able to get the best of him so many times.
On three separate occasions in his career, Alydar had won consecutive races impressively only to lose to Affirmed when he surely looked like the better horse.
If you look at his Derby preps, his Derby loss is kind of a shock, as his performance in the Travers. I know he ran well, but the way he was running, he should have won
Affirmed had the best luck a horse can have ever, he was always running free on lead, it would have been interesting if he had run this race, J.O. will challenge him for the lead & Affirmed would fade after the half mile just like slew did to him, if only alydar had a modest pace in the T.C never mind the bad training he had....then u know what..
that's a lot of ifs there...alydar had his chances, he just couldn't get by. Affirmed was a great horse as was Alydar...I always wondered what alydar could have done if they could have gotten him to switch leads
Affirmed and Alydar came back as 4 year olds and Affirmed really solidified himself as the superior horse. Alydar was 2 for 6 at age 4, with only a grade 3 score. Affirmed won 6 grade 1 races in 79', carried 128, 130, and 132 lbs to victory in grade 1s, won in California and New York, and beat Spectacular Bid to close his career. Head to head: Affirmed 7 Alydar 3. Career grade 1 wins: Affirmed 14 Alydar 6. Affirmed MADE his luck with his tactical speed;that speed set him apart from Alydar.
It was Alydar who got me into horse racing in '78. I rooted for him thoughout the TC. I've never seen the whole race. It's nice to see Alydar in complete dominance. Thank you for sharing.
Notice that Alydar never changed is lead in the stretch. That was a recurring problem for him (see the Belmont) and probably cost him a few of the races with Affirmed.
Good point. Another viewer pointed that out to me previously, and I have to agree that had Alydar changed leads like he was supposed to, he'd likely have won more of the head-to-heads against Affirmed. Horses can be so quirky at times!
What a beautiful item. Alydar was MAGNIFICENT. The last two three year olds to win the Whitney were Alydar and then his son Easy Goer. J.T. Lundy murdered Alydar and I invite him to sue me if he doesn't like reading this. J.T., G-d will make things square with you!
I always thought Alydar was the better horse. His achilles was that he never changed lead. I think you have a different rivalry if he had. However, Affirmed and Alydar were both great. Yes, in their 4 year old season, Affirmed was "superior". However, Alydar got nicked up in their last meeting at the 78 Travers with some sort of foot injury and was never the same after that.
edgeacebeaglebrady 2 years ago
Easy Goer must have had the same bad luck that his dad had. I could see why so many people were bewildered that Affirmed was able to get the best of him so many times.
On three separate occasions in his career, Alydar had won consecutive races impressively only to lose to Affirmed when he surely looked like the better horse.
If you look at his Derby preps, his Derby loss is kind of a shock, as his performance in the Travers. I know he ran well, but the way he was running, he should have won
JBLACK12 2 years ago
My all time favorite horse. What races those would have been with Slew, Bid and Afffirmed such a shame he got injured
xmi11 3 years ago
The Heart of Alydar!
BuckeyeJoe21 3 years ago
God bless him!
ALYDAR ALWAYS ALL WAYS IN MY HEART!
dcddjc 2 years ago
What acceleration around the turn and down the stretch! Much the best here.
all66books 3 years ago
Thanks for uploading this. Alydar was the reason I fell in love with HR. It's nice to see him dominate.
jess4metoo 3 years ago
same here jess4metoo - he completly changed my life!
dcddjc 2 years ago
Alydar was great..so was affirmed..we are lucky to have his bllod lines in our stock!
thanks for sharing!
wickedme1 3 years ago
Affirmed had the best luck a horse can have ever, he was always running free on lead, it would have been interesting if he had run this race, J.O. will challenge him for the lead & Affirmed would fade after the half mile just like slew did to him, if only alydar had a modest pace in the T.C never mind the bad training he had....then u know what..
ALYSHEBANDTHEBID 4 years ago
that's a lot of ifs there...alydar had his chances, he just couldn't get by. Affirmed was a great horse as was Alydar...I always wondered what alydar could have done if they could have gotten him to switch leads
JimSpoor 4 years ago
Affirmed and Alydar came back as 4 year olds and Affirmed really solidified himself as the superior horse. Alydar was 2 for 6 at age 4, with only a grade 3 score. Affirmed won 6 grade 1 races in 79', carried 128, 130, and 132 lbs to victory in grade 1s, won in California and New York, and beat Spectacular Bid to close his career. Head to head: Affirmed 7 Alydar 3. Career grade 1 wins: Affirmed 14 Alydar 6. Affirmed MADE his luck with his tactical speed;that speed set him apart from Alydar.
jhordanian 2 years ago
It was Alydar who got me into horse racing in '78. I rooted for him thoughout the TC. I've never seen the whole race. It's nice to see Alydar in complete dominance. Thank you for sharing.
jess4metoo 4 years ago
You're welcome. Alydar's one of my favourites.
Thanks for viewing.
cf1970 4 years ago
It sounds like they put Street Sense to sleep. I see many tributes, hope it isn't true. Can you tell me if they did.
jruck3000 4 years ago
That's news to me! Street Sense is alive and well; he's just been sent off to stud after his final race in the BC Classic.
cf1970 4 years ago
By seeing the tributes it looked like the put him to sleep. Thanks for clearing that up.
jruck3000 4 years ago
Glad to help. Check out the NTRA website for the latest news on thoroughbred racing, along with replays, profiles and lots of other fine information.
cf1970 4 years ago
Thanks for the tip. I am new to this and need all the help I can get.
jruck3000 4 years ago
You're welcome. I must be going for now.
Have a good day.
cf1970 4 years ago
very nice video, wtg Alydar
ALYSHEBANDTHEBID 4 years ago
Notice that Alydar never changed is lead in the stretch. That was a recurring problem for him (see the Belmont) and probably cost him a few of the races with Affirmed.
bryan3229 4 years ago
Good point. Another viewer pointed that out to me previously, and I have to agree that had Alydar changed leads like he was supposed to, he'd likely have won more of the head-to-heads against Affirmed. Horses can be so quirky at times!
cf1970 4 years ago
Java Gold won the Whitney at 3 in 1987.
sbloomer 4 years ago
What a beautiful item. Alydar was MAGNIFICENT. The last two three year olds to win the Whitney were Alydar and then his son Easy Goer. J.T. Lundy murdered Alydar and I invite him to sue me if he doesn't like reading this. J.T., G-d will make things square with you!
easygoer13 4 years ago
i love alydar! he's awesome!
LaurenMarie21 4 years ago
I love Alydar =)
carlykaiser 4 years ago
I've been looking for a replay of this race for a long time. Thanks
flex194 4 years ago
Happy to help. Thanks for stopping by.
cf1970 4 years ago
WOW. what a move by one of the greats
ahsans786 4 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it.
cf1970 4 years ago
Holy CoW! What a move on the turn!
gfn02 4 years ago
Totally agree. "Like a shot!"
cf1970 4 years ago
He ran by 'em like they were tied to a post.
Impressive!
flatonia 4 years ago
Yes, VERY impressive. "ALYDAAAR draws clear by seven lengths!"
Chic sure was terrific when he was animated.
Thanks for stopping by.
cf1970 4 years ago