BEST RACE EVER... The Thread.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Watching 2007 Tampa Bay Derby inspired the idea to start this thread: Best race(s) you've seen in person. Went to TBD with Cajungator that St. Patrick's Day for the Street Sense-Any Given Saturday throwdown that is as terrific now as it was then. Watching it, a few forgotten elements are jarred including Any Given Saturday being 3-5 (!) v. Street Sense at 6-5 and Velazquez losing all that ground on the turn. An outstanding call by Grunder too..

2007 TAMPA BAY DERBY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOdODLV8QUw

Post your Best Race(s) Ever Attended -- with video if possible -- and your recollections..

Was that really 7 years ago? Greatest race I've ever attended, hands down.

[flifishri]

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

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by flifishri

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.

[flifishri]

More on this great rivalry…


http://www.horseracingnation.com/blo...ng_rivalry_123

[Thunder Gulch]

Blame's Classic win.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Cardus

You lost me at "An outstanding call by Grunder too...".

I know... it took me by surprise.

[ironprospect]

no mention of the 1978 Marlboro and JC Gold Cups

Affirmed
Alydar
Excellor
Seattle Slew

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by ironprospect

no mention of the 1978 Marlboro and JC Gold Cups

Affirmed
Alydar
Excellor
Seattle Slew

I suppose few here saw those races in person, plus I don't think Alydar ran in those two races.

[Travis Stone]

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.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

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.