Feb 19
Alydar (1978 Whitney Handicap)
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Alydar (1978 Whitney Handicap)
Alydar at Calumet farm by Tom Brown
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Best remembered as the ultimate poster boy for "wrong place, wrong time" because of his 2nd place finishes in all of 1978's Triple Crown races (to Affirmed), Alydar was a sensational racehorse with a formidable record. He was in the money 24 of his 26 starts, including 14 wins, with 10 of them coming in stakes company. He was an excellent sire, siring champions and mares that went on to produce champion offspring of their own. He died at 15, having been found in his stall with what turned out to be an unsurvivable leg injury. Rumors persist to this day about the possibility that he was killed for the insurance money.
The terrific Alydar draws clear to win at Saratoga.
Alydar
The moment this photo was taken goes along with this adorable video of Alydar being paraded for his owners.
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