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Old 03-24-2013, 09:09 AM
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Never saw one in person, but my first exposure to horse racing occured when I was a child; when when my father turned on the Kentucky Derby for his horse-crazy daughter.

The year was 1979. The horse was Spectacular Bid.
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Old 03-24-2013, 09:49 AM
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In person:

2002 Warm Emblem
2001 Monarchos
1998 Real Quiet - also made it to my one and only Belmont Stakes to see him get nailed at the wire
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On TV, Bally Ache. Carry Back in 1961.
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Old 03-24-2013, 10:48 AM
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1st Derby I remember watching on TV is Foolish Pleasure. 1st Derby in person was Strike the Gold.
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