It was 37 years ago that the great Affirmed met the great Seattle Slew at Belmont Park, New York in September 1978. On that fall day in New York the two Triple Crown champions met, an event that obviously has not occurred since. The great Forego led them out on to the racetrack for this epic event. It was a shame that either had to lose – but one did. Watch as these two greats…
Author Archives: admin
Belmont Winter Racing to be Exclusively on Tapeta Track
Edited Press Release, NYRA: Although race dates for 2026-27 are still to be determined, NYRA anticipates this change will amount to approximately three months of racing exclusively on an all-weather surface. This reflects NYRA’s commitment to improving all aspects of winter racing at the new Belmont Park.
Pedigree Review – Bay Bridge
When the Group One Champion Stakes was about to be run on October 15, there was hardly a punter who would bet against Baaeed. It was considered Baaeed’s race to lose, and lose he did. In fact, he came in fourth. The surprising winner was the long shot Bay Bridge, who became an instant millionaire.
Maryland Jockey Club Announces Intent To Write No-Lasix 2-Year-Old Races
In accordance with the national movement that was initiated by the Thoroughbred horse industries in California, Florida, Kentucky and New York, the Maryland Jockey Club has taken the important and necessary action to inform the Maryland Racing Commission of its plans to restrict races for 2-year-old horses to those whose connections elect not to administer the drug Lasix on race day.
Street Sense’s Son Maxfield Impresses Upon His Return
Is there a more exciting horse in training in North America than Maxfield? I think not. The son of Street Sense, (pictured), is unbeaten, was brilliant at two before ankle chips sidelined him just before the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile S.-G1, and is one of the handsomest horses you’ll ever see, big and both masculine and elegant.
Charlatan and Nadal Make it Bob Baffert day in Hot Springs, Arkansas
It was Bob Baffert day in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on the first Saturday in May, and he won everything but the key to the city. His brilliant colts, Charlatan and Nadal, both unbeaten, took both divisions of the Grade One Arkansas Derby, and his precocious filly Gamine remained unbeaten as well in allowance company.
Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton Announce Changes In Medication Policies For All Sales
Officials from Keeneland Association and Fasig-Tipton Company Inc. today announced restrictions on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids and bronchodilators, including Clenbuterol, for all horses sold at sales conducted by these two major Thoroughbred auction houses effective immediately.
The Connection Between G1 Apple Blossom Winner Ce Ce & 1993 Derby Winner Sea Hero
The April 18 Apple Blossom H.-G1 ended thrillingly in a photo finish between Ce Ce and Ollie’s Candy, with Ce Ce winning by the shortest nose, while favored Serengeti Empress faded badly and finished out of the money. But Ce Ce demonstrated enough tenacity to make her the sport’s newest Grade One winner.
Mr. Big News and the Legacy of Giant’s Causeway
The “big news” of the past racing weekend, Saturday, April 11, in particular, was that a 46-1 shot, Mr. Big News, won the Oaklawn S. and secured a guaranteed place in the Arkansas Derby and in the Preakness S., whenever that may be held.
Donna Veloce: Uncle Mo’s Latest Superstar
Veloce catapulted herself to the top of the ranks of Kentucky Oaks contenders with her brilliant win in the Santa Ysabel S.-G3 on March 8. Despite a stumbling start and being behind four other fillies, she made her move around the clubhouse turn and took off, leaving the others in her dust.