@dvdlucs Cordero knew he was not on a Secretariat here running those fast fractions going a 1 1/2 mile. He would have won if he did not run him so fast early. Same with the Bid in the Belmont. You can only run a horse like Secretariat in a 1 1/2 mile running those kind of tractions without running out of gas.
Affirmed was exhausted after his brutal 3yo campaign and this race does not reflect the differnce between the two horses. Slew's style was always going to be a problem for Affirmed, just too much speed for too long. Too bad Slew didn't race for one more year. Imagine that 1979 JCGC with Slew in there, along with Affirmed and Bid. WOW!!!
Angel rode my first winner at Belmont AEQUANIMITAS trained by Jose Martin in 1987! Blast from the past. Let's never forget the fate of the late great Exceller, an extraordinary race horse.....housed in luxury at Gainesway for years, only for his life to end in a slaughterhouse. Remember, there is no "horse industry" without the horse -- let's take action to care of the animals that allow us to participate and enjoy the sport of horseracing.
three of the most overrated jockeys in history Angel Cordero, Chris McCarron, Pat Day
dvdlucs 7 months ago
@dvdlucs Cordero knew he was not on a Secretariat here running those fast fractions going a 1 1/2 mile. He would have won if he did not run him so fast early. Same with the Bid in the Belmont. You can only run a horse like Secretariat in a 1 1/2 mile running those kind of tractions without running out of gas.
rscarbro100 7 months ago
@dvdlucs You gotta be kinding
Junny2Times 5 months ago
respect to mr cordero a true champion admitting
even the greats make mistakes
that level of humility is itself the sign of a true champ
t/y for this tube
JustAintthatWay 9 months ago
Affirmed was exhausted after his brutal 3yo campaign and this race does not reflect the differnce between the two horses. Slew's style was always going to be a problem for Affirmed, just too much speed for too long. Too bad Slew didn't race for one more year. Imagine that 1979 JCGC with Slew in there, along with Affirmed and Bid. WOW!!!
brunoaltimino 11 months ago
Angel rode my first winner at Belmont AEQUANIMITAS trained by Jose Martin in 1987! Blast from the past. Let's never forget the fate of the late great Exceller, an extraordinary race horse.....housed in luxury at Gainesway for years, only for his life to end in a slaughterhouse. Remember, there is no "horse industry" without the horse -- let's take action to care of the animals that allow us to participate and enjoy the sport of horseracing.
unbridledTV 1 year ago 3