They were Affirmed, Life's Hope(Affirmed's rabbit), and the victor Exceller. I was trying to make the point that Bernie's immortal grandfather was running when trainers ran their horses no matter who showed up for the race. I am the biggest Slew fan of all-time. I think that field came up short because it had TWO superstars in it. The Marlboro and the Woodward in that year were more normal in size, from what I remember. I was there and I am getting old!