What were the best horse races of the 1970's?

Merlinsky · #1 06-08-2010, 12:44 AM

It was the '78 JCGC where Affirmed's saddle slipped right?

Cannon Shell · #2 06-08-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

It was the '78 JCGC where Affirmed's saddle slipped right?

that was the race that Seattle Slew set insane fractions (22.3, 45.1 109.2) going 1 1/2 and still fights on in the lane to get edged by Exceller

and yes that was the saddle slip race

View Poll Results: Which of these 1970's Super Horse's is your favorite?
Secretariat	16	39.02%
Seattle Slew	6	14.63%
Affirmed	3	7.32%
Spectacular Bid	7	17.07%
Ruffian	3	7.32%
Forego	1	2.44%
Alydar	3	7.32%
Other	2	4.88%
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