Does a race horse have rivals???

Originally Posted by ELA

Ask Bob Fox -- who just joined this board today -- about Alydar and Affirmed. In later years, after Affirmed didn't become the superstar in the breeding shed, he ended up at Calumet Farm -- the home, of course, of Alydar.

I'll let Bob tell the story, but to answer your question; in certain cases -- yes!

Eric

Eric,
I assume you are referring to the legendary "races" they conducted with one another in the paddocks?
I've heard people at the farm would sit and watch them go and make side bets on them.
I wish someone had them on tape.