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Old 03-07-2014, 07:55 AM
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.....Easy goer and Sunday S. Preakness was close.........
That's one of my favorites. Could not believe how close it was and the TV coverage of the stretch run was great. One of the best races I have seen.

That is drawing a distinction between "best race" and "the best individual performance put in by any horse" which I would say is obviously Secretariat's Belmont in 1973. There's a reason that Beyer said his speed rating was 139 - may never be topped.
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Old 03-07-2014, 08:24 AM
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That is drawing a distinction between "best race" and "the best individual performance put in by any horse" which I would say is obviously Secretariat's Belmont in 1973. There's a reason that Beyer said his speed rating was 139 - may never be topped.
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Old 03-07-2014, 11:26 AM
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1988 Big Cap at Santa Anita ~ Alysheba vs Ferdinand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz99ipc-KOw



Here's a few pictures of them coming out of the paddock.

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The finish

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I was also there, and I would have probably used it except that it's already been used, and there were only four horses, albeit four great ones. Also, the bottom picture is actually of the '88 San Bernardino, another great race where Alysheba, Ferdinand and Good Taste dueled down to the wire. I was at our local NoCal satellite facility and had the $2 exacta, (I know it's a redboard but doesn't the statute of limitations run out after 25 years?) and certainly didn't think I would have to sweat it out so much. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZjyPzs0uTM

I think my other fave I was on-track for is the '93 Breeders Cup Distaff, where Paseana and Hollywood Wildcat dueled the length of the stretch, with 'Wildcat barely prevailing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXgvaE9MTE8
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Old 03-07-2014, 12:00 PM
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You lost me at "An outstanding call by Grunder too...".
I know... it took me by surprise.
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Old 03-07-2014, 01:09 PM
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no mention of the 1978 Marlboro and JC Gold Cups

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Old 03-07-2014, 01:38 PM
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no mention of the 1978 Marlboro and JC Gold Cups

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I suppose few here saw those races in person, plus I don't think Alydar ran in those two races.
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Old 03-07-2014, 01:43 PM
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Lots of great race calls tied to the various races mentioned here. As a track announcing homer, I'm hopeful that it's not just a coincidence. I think a good race call only adds to the excitement.
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Old 03-07-2014, 03:25 PM
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The weather was horrible but for the field and stakes, it was the 1987 Travers for me followed by the 1988 Big Cap and San Bernardino with Alysheba and Ferdinand.
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Old 03-07-2014, 04:27 PM
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Hidden Lake @ Saratoga - Go for Wand Handicap 1997

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IIIcBxXieA

she had a GREAT year in '97 & I was there for this gutsy performance!
Gave it everything she had and more... suffered from heat stroke after pulling up. A brave filly indeed.
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Old 03-07-2014, 06:00 PM
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I was there for that one, too.

On the undercard, the Diana was an almost equally exciting race. Tates Creek and Voodoo Dancer finished in a tight bob.

Sardula and Lakeway in the 1994 Kentucky Oaks was also a great finish to an exciting race. I remember the '94 Oaks and the bad weather the following day, more than I do the Derby, and that was the first one I attended.

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Old 03-07-2014, 06:03 PM
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Gallop nipping Quiet was pretty damn exciting along with Durkin's stretch call, and closing with "A picture is worth a thousand words, this photo is worth five million dollars!"
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Old 03-07-2014, 06:17 PM
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Gallop nipping Quiet was pretty damn exciting along with Durkin's stretch call, and closing with "A picture is worth a thousand words, this photo is worth five million dollars!"
And after that an "Oh no!"

He knew Desormeaux blew it... was pointing it out during the race too.. "and hes moving early with 6 furlongs to go" calls two other horses then pauses to find Victory Gallop and mentions he was 10 lengths off the lead followed by "Real quiet now makes a powerful move to the lead with 5 furlongs to go" Tom handicapped the race better than Kent did. Hurts to even think about that race.
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Old 03-07-2014, 07:36 PM
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Lots of great race calls tied to the various races mentioned here. As a track announcing homer, I'm hopeful that it's not just a coincidence. I think a good race call only adds to the excitement.
There have been some exciting runnings of the Super Derby. Gate Dancer nailing Precisionist in the last strides. Wallenda getting up in the last jump in a four-horse finish. Soul of the Matter holding off Concern. Labred Free Spirit's Joy beating Best Pal and Lite Light.
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Old 03-07-2014, 09:57 PM
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How about the beherns victory gallop Whitney!!! Freaking epic.
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Old 03-07-2014, 11:26 PM
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I couldn't decide

#1a The 1984 Flamingo Stakes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKP1nBlgAbc

Time for a Change and Devils Bag went around the track glued together running a 1:09 and change and after Time for a Change puts him away in the stretch he get hooked by Dr. Carter and hold him off. That race was the end for a very promising 3 year old, Time for Change.

#1b 1989 Preakness Stakes - Easy Goer -vs- Sunday Silence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48c26AJAXY

Was a big Easy Goer fan but was smart enough to respect Sunday Silence and though you could not separate the two that year...I think Pat Day moved to soon but .......that was some helluva stretch run.

#2 The 1987 Haskel Invitational

Bet Twice/ Alysheba/ Lost Code in a blanket finish after being all over each other for most of the race.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKmnr13EYiw
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Old 03-08-2014, 09:36 PM
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Blind Luck from dead last! An explosive move on the far turn set this remarkable filly up for a win against the supposedly unbeatable Havre de Grace. I was there for Rachel's Woodward as well, but this little filly's effort in the Alabama will stand out in my memory!


http://youtu.be/UjPpwVdu2l4
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Old 03-08-2014, 09:48 PM
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Blind Luck from dead last! An explosive move on the far turn set this remarkable filly up for a win against the supposedly unbeatable Havre de Grace. I was there for Rachel's Woodward as well, but this little filly's effort in the Alabama will stand out in my memory!


http://youtu.be/UjPpwVdu2l4
I was there for this. Havre de grace was like 7-1 though. Devil May Care might have been 3-5. This is the race that HDG kinda broke out in. She beat Blind Luck about 6 weeks later at Philly park.
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Old 03-08-2014, 10:29 PM
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More on this great rivalry…


http://www.horseracingnation.com/blo...ng_rivalry_123
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Old 03-09-2014, 08:13 PM
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Blame's Classic win.
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Old 03-16-2014, 10:34 PM
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almost picked one of rachels races but i'm going with Rags to Riches-Curlin.... Belmont.

rachel was the favorite in most if not all her races...rags wasnt...


.....a filly in the belmont!!!!
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