BEST RACE EVER... The Thread.

[Clip-Clop]

Rags and Curlin in the Belmont
Ghostzapper and St. Liam in the Woodward

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

All that was missing was the hiccup.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I forgot about this.

This is the best race, I've ever had the pleasure of attending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4rmq...ature=youtu.be

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Personal Ensign v Winning Colors Belmont BC Distaff

Sunday Silence v Personal Ensign Preakness

who can argue with that?

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Affirmed and Alydar in the Belmont. Two truly great horses, as great a rivalry as racing has ever seen, meeting for the ninth time, with everything on the line, literally dueling for over six furlongs, nose to nose.

I've seen a lot of great races. I hope to see many more. None will ever equal that.

I wasn't at the Belmont that year but I was at the Travers where Alydar and Affirmed dueled it out again...

[robfla]

Fraise nips Sky Classic at Gulfstream 1992

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU6zSaBRN4k

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

this is mine

I was there for that one, too.

On the undercard, the Diana was an almost equally exciting race. Tates Creek and Voodoo Dancer finished in a tight bob.

Sardula and Lakeway in the 1994 Kentucky Oaks was also a great finish to an exciting race. I remember the '94 Oaks and the bad weather the following day, more than I do the Derby, and that was the first one I attended.

[kp319]

73 Belmont Stakes

[steve]

Time for a Change in the Flamingo

[Arletta]

1988 Big Cap at Santa Anita ~ Alysheba vs Ferdinand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz99ipc-KOw



Here's a few pictures of them coming out of the paddock.

Ferdinand.jpg


Alysheba.jpg


The finish

Finish.jpg

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

JFC, you are old!

That's nothing, Freddy's granddad was at Bowie for the great match-race between Seabiscuit and Man O' War.

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Affirmed and Alydar in the Belmont. Two truly great horses, as great a rivalry as racing has ever seen, meeting for the ninth time, with everything on the line, literally dueling for over six furlongs, nose to nose.

I've seen a lot of great races. I hope to see many more. None will ever equal that.

.....Easy goer and Sunday S. Preakness was close.........

[turf fan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I can't split 94 Travers Holy Bull/Concern and 89 Preakness Sunday Silence/Easy Goer.

The first race I ever attended is still the best to me. 1989 Preakness. Head and head all the way through the stretch.
If you can get a copy of artist Michael Geraghty's artwork of this finish, it is fantastic!

[keithting]

tough question, but 1988 Travers Stakes

Forty Niner just lasting over Seeking The Gold...What a crowd and what a day !!!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RSGq-JfMgc

[RockHardTen1985]

A lot of the races mentioned are on my list. But this is my favorite. Great Durkin call. Great Stevens ride, very fast horses. I think the beyer was 120. I was right on the fence. Loved it and I believe Commentator was 5-2 and St. Liam was something like 3-5. So I made money on my favorite horse.
This was the race that made Dutrow throw a rabbit at Commentator when they met about a month later at Belmont.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABQglLKjFW8

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Rachel Alexandra - Haskell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBVd4R5Les

Tail end of a long trip for me that included my first visit to Saratoga, trudging through pouring rain 3 times, and many failed wagering opportunities. But, she was unbelievable. Made the whole thing easily worth it.

I bet Munnings in that race, SMH.

[Swale84]

Can't leave out 1997 Preakness with Silver Charm edging Free House and Captain Bodgit

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Swale84

Can't leave out 1997 Preakness with Silver Charm edging Free House and Captain Bodgit

You mean the race where Touch Gold was much the best?

[Many Others]

OMG I was there also lol - great memories, good times! Thanks for posting those pics, 1988 was such a great year out there!

Originally Posted by Arletta

1988 Big Cap at Santa Anita ~

[DaTruth]

1986 Fair Grounds Oaks. Laz Barrera sent Aaron Jones's Tiffany Lass to his brother Angel at FG following her debut win in December at Hollywood. Tiffany Lass dominated the competition in a FG allowance, the Thelma, and the Davona Dale. The FG Oaks would be her first test against top competition. In from the West Coast for Lukas was Life At The Top, fresh off a win over Twilight Ridge in the Las Virgines. Patricia J.K shipped in from Gulfstream after defeating Family Style in the Bonnie Miss. Ricky Frazier was aboard Tiffany Lass. I believe the Mig rode Patricia J.K. Frazier and Migliore patiently waited as Life At The Top cut the early fractions, then both pounced nearing the top of the stretch. It was a battle down the stretch between Tiffany Lass and Patricia J.K. with Tiffany Lass prevailing in the end along the inside.