best single year by a horse....

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

Spectacular Bid 1980

10-10-0-0

4 track records including the world 10f record on dirt that still stands.
Carried 130 lbs or more to victory five times

1st:
Malibu S (Gr II), 7 furlongs, defeating Flying Paster, Rosie's Seville, etc. Set new Track record of 1:20.

San Fernando S (Gr II), 1 1/8 miles, defeating Flying Paster, Relaunch, and Timbo.

Charles H. Strub S (Gr I), 1 1/4 miles, defeating Flying Paster, Valdez, and Relaunch. Set new Track and American record of 1:57 4/5.

Santa Anita H (Gr I), 1 1/4 miles, 130 lbs, defeating Flying Paster, Beau's Eagle, Silver Eagle, and Leonotis.

Mervyn LeRoy H (Gr II), 1 1/16 miles, 132 lbs, defeating Peregrinator, Beau's Eagle, Flying Paster, Life's Hope, and Replant.

Californian S, (Gr I), 1 1/8 miles, 130 lbs, defeating Paint King, Caro Bambino, Gristle, How Rewarding, Bolger, and Replant. Set new Track record of 1:45 4/5.
Washington Park S (Gr III), 1 1/8 miles, 130 lbs, defeating Hold Your Tricks, Architect, Liberal, Prince Aries, and Imperialism. Set new track record of 1:46 1/5.

Amory L. Haskell H (Gr I), 1 1/8 miles, 132 lbs, defeating Glorious Song, The Cool Virginian, Tunerup, Big Bulldozer, Boyne Valley, Steelwood, and Wave Forever.

Woodward S (Gr I), 1 1/4 miles, in walkover. Horses who scratched: Temperence Hill, Winter's Tale, and Dr. Patches

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[Thunder Gulch]

Oops...What year is this??? Guess I'm still a few years behind

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

Oops...What year is this??? Guess I'm still a few years behind

Yeah I think most people would agree that the Bid in 1980 was the best season in the last 30 years, which is probably why avance limited it to 25 years. It creates a better discussion.