What were the best stretch duels of all time?
In my opinion the top 5 Stretch Duels of all time our:
(in no particular order)
1978 Belmont Stakes
Affirmed and Alydar in a stretch duel for the ages
1989 Preakness Stakes
Easy Goer and Sunday Silence in a stretch duel no one who sees will ever forget
1978 Jockey Club Gold Cup
Seattle Slew battles back against Exceller in one of his finest hours
2007 Belmont Stakes
Rags To Riches and Curlin - what a stretch run!!!
1996 Dubai World Cup
Soul of the Matter and Cigar in a real thriller
What are your Top 5?
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