I was at this race, one of about 10 Belmont Stakes that I have attended. Point Given coming around the turn into the stretch was a sight to behold. One of the most remarkable horses I have ever seen.
Funny I remember Secretariat, Riva Ridge, Foolish Pleasure, Cigar, Spectacular Bid like it was yesterday but now I'm reminded of how great Point Given was. What a powerful stretch run.
@cf1970 Durkin is THE best caller in the business, he and Dave Johnson. Most track announcers sound like auctioneers. There really aren't that many good ones. Announcing is one of the bad sides of the sport.
I was at this race, one of about 10 Belmont Stakes that I have attended. Point Given coming around the turn into the stretch was a sight to behold. One of the most remarkable horses I have ever seen.
mountainfugue 1 month ago
Announcer says the final time was one minute and twenty six seconds... That would surely be a world record... Lol....
Troy2573 4 months ago
@ericadelahunty Yep. And the track was SUPER FAST that day. Gary knew he blew it and has always been profusely sorry for that.
bnegs521 8 months ago
Funny I remember Secretariat, Riva Ridge, Foolish Pleasure, Cigar, Spectacular Bid like it was yesterday but now I'm reminded of how great Point Given was. What a powerful stretch run.
secordman 8 months ago
Smarty Jones, Barbaro, Point Given and Afleet Alex all should have won it
undirish1 8 months ago
@cf1970 Durkin is THE best caller in the business, he and Dave Johnson. Most track announcers sound like auctioneers. There really aren't that many good ones. Announcing is one of the bad sides of the sport.
Monarchos 11 months ago
The greatest race I've ever seen. I wasn't around for Secretariat or Affirmed, but Point Given was an absolute machine. The Big Red Train.
swalidog1 1 year ago
Point Given was the best horse since Sunday Silence and Easy Goer after Secretariat and Seatle Slew. Shouldve won the Triple.
rzagza11 1 year ago
congrats Point Given on the Hall of Fame
JanH1961 1 year ago
one of my favorite horses of all time.
The way he won the belmont......horse should def be a triple crown winner.
mjc6184 1 year ago