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rread1 Cut and paste: In 1975, in a quiet sales ring in Kentucky, a dark, awkward-looking colt stood waiting for his fate. He didn’t have a royal pedigree,...Cut and paste: In 1975, in a quiet sales ring in Kentucky, a dark, awkward-looking colt stood waiting for his fate. He didn’t have a royal pedigree, nor the elegance of a future champion. His legs were a bit crooked, his head slightly too big for his body. The people in the room glanced at him indifferently, without much interest. He was just one of many.
Then the hammer fell: $17,500. A modest price, easily forgotten. No one could have imagined that this overlooked horse would become a legend. His name was Seattle Slew.
From the very first training sessions, there was something special about him. It wasn’t just speed. It was hunger. Rage. The blind determination of someone who refuses limits. Under the guidance of trainer Billy Turner and with jockey Jean Cruguet in the saddle, Slew didn’t just run,he devoured every inch of the track.
At two years old, he won every race he entered. But it was at three that he unleashed his full power.
In 1977, he entered the Kentucky Derby carrying something no other Triple Crown winner had brought before: a perfect record. Not a single defeat. Only victories. The pressure was immense. At the break, he stumbled briefly. But Slew recovered instantly, as if nothing had happened. He surged forward with a fury no one could match. He crossed the finish line like a king.
At the Preakness, the competition was tighter, fiercer. But it didn’t matter. Slew dropped his head, ears pinned back, and pushed harder, as if his heart were pounding through his legs. Another win.
Then came the Belmont Stakes. A brutal race, a mile and a half long, where even the best horses break. But Slew didn’t waver. He went straight to the front and never let go. Step by step, meter by meter, he held on, until the finish line was his. Unstoppable. Unbeaten. The first horse in history to win the Triple Crown without a single loss.
Glory, however, didn’t shield him from hardship. After the triumph came the first defeats. Illness. Doubt. Critics. They called him a “one-season wonder.” But Seattle Slew wasn’t made to quit.
At four years old, he returned to the track against the best older horses in the world. And in a race that became the stuff of legend, he faced Affirmed,another Triple Crown winner. Affirmed was younger, fresher. But Slew set a blistering pace from the very start, dictated the race on his own terms, and even as time began to wear on him, he proved he was still the king.
When Seattle Slew retired, he left behind more than records,he left a legacy. He sired champions, passed on his warrior spirit, and became a name etched forever in racing history.
He started as just another colt, ignored by all. But on the track, stride by stride, he proved that greatness isn’t something you inherit. It’s something you earn. Show more 3 hours 25 minutes ago

Cut and paste: In 1975, in a quiet sales ring in Kentucky, a dark, awkward-looking colt stood waiting for his fate. He didn’t have a royal pedigree, nor the elegance of a future champion. His legs were a bit crooked, his head slightly too big for his body. The people in the room glanced at him indifferently, without much interest. He was just one of many.
Then the hammer fell: $17,500. A modest price, easily forgotten. No one could have imagined that this overlooked horse would become a legend. His name was Seattle Slew.
From the very first training sessions, there was something special about him. It wasn’t just speed. It was hunger. Rage. The blind determination of someone who refuses limits. Under the guidance of trainer Billy Turner and with jockey Jean Cruguet in the saddle, Slew didn’t just run,he devoured every inch of the track.
At two years old, he won every race he entered. But it was at three that he unleashed his full power.
In 1977, he entered the Kentucky Derby carrying something no other Triple Crown winner had brought before: a perfect record. Not a single defeat. Only victories. The pressure was immense. At the break, he stumbled briefly. But Slew recovered instantly, as if nothing had happened. He surged forward with a fury no one could match. He crossed the finish line like a king.
At the Preakness, the competition was tighter, fiercer. But it didn’t matter. Slew dropped his head, ears pinned back, and pushed harder, as if his heart were pounding through his legs. Another win.
Then came the Belmont Stakes. A brutal race, a mile and a half long, where even the best horses break. But Slew didn’t waver. He went straight to the front and never let go. Step by step, meter by meter, he held on, until the finish line was his. Unstoppable. Unbeaten. The first horse in history to win the Triple Crown without a single loss.
Glory, however, didn’t shield him from hardship. After the triumph came the first defeats. Illness. Doubt. Critics. They called him a “one-season wonder.” But Seattle Slew wasn’t made to quit.
At four years old, he returned to the track against the best older horses in the world. And in a race that became the stuff of legend, he faced Affirmed,another Triple Crown winner. Affirmed was younger, fresher. But Slew set a blistering pace from the very start, dictated the race on his own terms, and even as time began to wear on him, he proved he was still the king.
When Seattle Slew retired, he left behind more than records,he left a legacy. He sired champions, passed on his warrior spirit, and became a name etched forever in racing history.
He started as just another colt, ignored by all. But on the track, stride by stride, he proved that greatness isn’t something you inherit. It’s something you earn.

WINMETHOD I loved that horse. He earned me a lot of money, betting wise, 2 hours 57 minutes ago

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netsfan3 Best decision I ever made. My pals and brother wanted me to go with them to Woodstock. I told them I was taking a plane from Fort Benning on Friday and... Show more 2 days ago

NYMet1986 Did you go to Woodstock? yesterday

rread1 No yesterday

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WINMETHOD More decent advice >> If you can, use an answering machine for call id's you do not recognize. 5 days ago

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netsfan3 I could be mistaken, but I believe STORM BIRD was famous for turf racing. Had a pal who used to say, "horses out of STORM BIRD were late bloomers." 6 days ago

Bairdo Speightstown also produces late bloomers. 6 days ago

alldaybaby Storm Bird only raced 6 times just 4 info 6 days ago

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WINMETHOD I saw it somewhere like 50 to 60 years ago. Barely remember it, but I agree, would be great to watch again. 7 days ago

taka1 Oh yes, gambling horses singing. Just a feel good movie all around 7 days ago

taka1 Let me know if ya watch it and like it. Great acting 7 days ago

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rread1 Cut and paste: Barbaro will forever be remembered as one of the most talented and courageous racehorses in modern history. Bred by Roy and Gretchen...Cut and paste: Barbaro will forever be remembered as one of the most talented and courageous racehorses in modern history. Bred by Roy and Gretchen Jackson of Lael Stables in Pennsylvania, Barbaro was destined for greatness from the start. A striking bay colt with powerful strides, he demonstrated exceptional ability early in his racing career.

Trained by Michael Matz, Barbaro burst onto the racing scene, going undefeated in his first six starts. His most iconic victory came in the 2006 Kentucky Derby, where he dominated the field, winning by an astonishing 6 ½ lengths,the largest margin of victory in the Derby in nearly 60 years. This stunning performance solidified his status as a generational talent and raised hopes for a Triple Crown winner.

However, Barbaro's story took a heartbreaking turn just two weeks later at the Preakness Stakes. Shortly after the start of the race, Barbaro suffered a catastrophic injury, fracturing his right hind leg. The racing world held its breath as the courageous colt was rushed to the New Bolton Center for surgery. His fight for survival became a global story, with fans around the world rallying behind him.

Under the expert care of Dr. Dean Richardson and the team at the University of Pennsylvania, Barbaro underwent numerous surgeries and treatments. Despite the odds, he showed incredible spirit and determination, earning admiration for his resilience. His owners spared no effort to save him, and Barbaro’s bravery captured the hearts of millions.

Unfortunately, after an eight-month battle with complications from his injuries, Barbaro was euthanized on January 29, 2007. His passing was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and the horse racing community alike.

Barbaro's legacy endures as a symbol of strength, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a horse and those who cared for him. He has been honored with a beautiful statue at Churchill Downs, where his greatest triumph took place. Barbaro’s story continues to inspire, reminding us of the resilience of the equine spirit and the profound connection humans share with these magnificent animals. Show more 1 week ago

Cut and paste: Barbaro will forever be remembered as one of the most talented and courageous racehorses in modern history. Bred by Roy and Gretchen Jackson of Lael Stables in Pennsylvania, Barbaro was destined for greatness from the start. A striking bay colt with powerful strides, he demonstrated exceptional ability early in his racing career.

Trained by Michael Matz, Barbaro burst onto the racing scene, going undefeated in his first six starts. His most iconic victory came in the 2006 Kentucky Derby, where he dominated the field, winning by an astonishing 6 ½ lengths,the largest margin of victory in the Derby in nearly 60 years. This stunning performance solidified his status as a generational talent and raised hopes for a Triple Crown winner.

However, Barbaro's story took a heartbreaking turn just two weeks later at the Preakness Stakes. Shortly after the start of the race, Barbaro suffered a catastrophic injury, fracturing his right hind leg. The racing world held its breath as the courageous colt was rushed to the New Bolton Center for surgery. His fight for survival became a global story, with fans around the world rallying behind him.

Under the expert care of Dr. Dean Richardson and the team at the University of Pennsylvania, Barbaro underwent numerous surgeries and treatments. Despite the odds, he showed incredible spirit and determination, earning admiration for his resilience. His owners spared no effort to save him, and Barbaro’s bravery captured the hearts of millions.

Unfortunately, after an eight-month battle with complications from his injuries, Barbaro was euthanized on January 29, 2007. His passing was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and the horse racing community alike.

Barbaro's legacy endures as a symbol of strength, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a horse and those who cared for him. He has been honored with a beautiful statue at Churchill Downs, where his greatest triumph took place. Barbaro’s story continues to inspire, reminding us of the resilience of the equine spirit and the profound connection humans share with these magnificent animals.

NYMet1986 what a derby and 2 weeks later it was the beginning of a very sad ending to this story. Remember whatching that Preakness at the OTB on 38th and 7th... Show more 1 week ago

Bairdo And then the Netsfan types accused the owners of trying to save him for the stallion rights and they said we dont even know if he can have babies or... Show more 1 week ago

In 1965, the average hourly wage of $2.65 for a 40-hour workweek would gross approximately $5,512 annually, before taxes.

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NYMet1986 Went to the former location of Roberts Lounge once. It was like 2 minutes away from Aqueduct on Lefferts Blvd. I'm a real nerd when it comes to old... Show more 1 week ago

Bairdo I've been to Dealey Plaza. 1 week ago

NYMet1986 wow. Must have been something. Its like a litte town square right? Yea as far as history that one is at the top of the list. Very very sad day. 1 week ago

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rread1 Odds-on-loser (roach), you are lacking intellectual acuity. Your inability to grasp that 99.9% of posters don’t care at all what you have to say... Show more 2 weeks ago

Odds-on-loser (roach), you are lacking intellectual acuity. Your inability to grasp that 99.9% of posters don’t care at all what you have to say shows cognitive impairment. The last couple of days of your useless posts:

“I don't know I'm in 66th place just by guessing.”
Guessing?

“The 123 contests are famous for providing free past performances to all the contestants.
“Famous?”

“I have been fighting for over 25 years for free past performances from every track”
Did you mean complaining about not having free past performances to save a buck.

“I went down to town hall to early pay our house property taxes. Then I had a nice talk with the construction department about rules governing border fences.”
A Day In The Life Of A Day Without A Life.

“the right to insult me personally? I think not. Yes indeed, over the last 50 years I have fought over issues that help the small bettor. Have shared my opinions of horses highly likely to win races. I have shared things I have learned about racing over the last 60 years in the stable. Not to mention other common-sense knowledge.”

Lord, please make him stop so we can experience peace in the stable.

Roach, everyone who responds to you does so more effectively and intelligently than you do on your best days. Also, all engage in activities other than mowing the lawn and raking leaves.

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