@JettRink50 That was the 1980 Woodward. Everyone was so scared of The Big and Winter's Tale (the other top older horse that year) that no one entered. Then Winter's Tale was injured and something happened with the other two horses that led to the famed walkover in what turned out to be the last official race for Spectacular Bid.
the raill was dead so if coastal got to the outside he may have won
jamsid33 2 weeks ago
I had forgotten about this race. I still don't know why Bid was in one race with no competition.
Any horse can be beaten on any day. I love Bid and Affirmed and got to meet each of them.
JettRink50 1 month ago
@JettRink50 The Woodward walkover was a tribute of owners/trainers saving the stage for a super horse. How awesome you met both of them.
jkmooreelle 1 month ago
@JettRink50 That was the 1980 Woodward. Everyone was so scared of The Big and Winter's Tale (the other top older horse that year) that no one entered. Then Winter's Tale was injured and something happened with the other two horses that led to the famed walkover in what turned out to be the last official race for Spectacular Bid.
WaltGekko 5 days ago
Affirmed is the picture of composure!
Love him & Spectacular Bid so much- both were incredible horses <3
Pari28 1 month ago
@Pari28 Coastal wan't too bad either
NotMilkable 1 month ago
Two all time greats battling it out in a historic race.
jkmooreelle 1 month ago
It´s a pity that there cannot be races like this today. The breeder´ cup has taken away these type of races
losarman 1 month ago
great post and race thanks!
hswatnik 1 month ago
What a field!!!
NotMilkable 1 month ago