Great find, Steve! Thanks for sharing! It's interesting to note: Legendary Chicago track announcer Phil Georgeff was not the race caller here as it was longtime New Orleans Fair Grounds commentator Tony Bentley who was Arlington's main announcer in 1982 and 1983 because Phil got canned by the then-track management in 1981; Phil did return to Arlington in 1984 and stayed there until he retired in 1992.
I have been looking for this race for AGES! Thanks so much for posting. Tolomeo was a favourite of mine- huge horse- always so game but kept on finding one too good for him in Europe. This was his day in the sun.
happy you all enjoyed !
stevetriplecrown 5 months ago
Thanks for posting steve. Had never seen this race before. Truly masterful ride by Pat Eddery. Great to see John Henry too. Thanks!!
fester1piglet 5 months ago
Great find, Steve! Thanks for sharing! It's interesting to note: Legendary Chicago track announcer Phil Georgeff was not the race caller here as it was longtime New Orleans Fair Grounds commentator Tony Bentley who was Arlington's main announcer in 1982 and 1983 because Phil got canned by the then-track management in 1981; Phil did return to Arlington in 1984 and stayed there until he retired in 1992.
JerryG918 6 months ago
I have been looking for this race for AGES! Thanks so much for posting. Tolomeo was a favourite of mine- huge horse- always so game but kept on finding one too good for him in Europe. This was his day in the sun.
tigerboy1966 6 months ago