We had just moved into our house and were only there a couple of months. Little Matt had just turned one and I was holding him in front of the TV hoping both of us would witness history. I was just a little kid when Slew and Affirmed won, so I have never really witnessed a TC take place either. The Sports Illustrated with Smarty on the cover was laying on the floor. I had plans on getting Stewart Elliott to sign it and put it in Matt's room. I remember thinking he was in great shape, but as soon as Birdstone entered the picture I had a bad feeling. And the rest is history. The one other thing that sticks out in my mind is the ride Bailey gave Eddington. Little Matt was so distraught, that he made me put on Elmo immediately
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Obviously I was disapointed, but more for selfish reasons. Sounds crazy, but I felt like I lost out on seeing history. And to this day, I am still waiting to see a horse win the Triple Crown.